OUR OBJECTIVES
The Kahirup Society of Queensland, Inc. is an association of Hiligaynon-speaking
Filipinos here in Brisbane. Formally incorporated on September 3, 1997, it
has the following objectives:
to preserve, develop and promote the Ilonggo custom and tradition while, or in the process of assimilating and integrating with the Australian way of life, system and social values;
to provide, assist and facilitate the professional, educational, and cultural development of the Ilonggo migrants and their families thereby enhance their standing in the community;
to provide, develop and maintain networking resources and informational exchange for all Ilonggo migrants and their families on employment opportunities, health promotion and other related services;
to develop and maintain cultural bonds and fraternal ties with the people of Western Visayas, Philippines, by keeping them abreast of the Association's activities;
to provide moral and spiritual support to the Philippine government in its efforts to uplift the standard of life of the Filipino people; and
to help and assist members of the Association in case of emergency, such as death in the immediate family, by voluntary contribution.
To join, please print out and fill up the membership application form then mail it to us along with the $10 annual membership fee. Click here to download the membership form. For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected] .
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OUR CURRENT OFFICERS
President: ARTHUR GUMBAN
Vice-President: EVELYN GARDNER
Secretary: GING LOPEZ Asst.
Secretary: NANCY ZITA
Treasurer: LORNA CRUSSEL Asst.
Treasurer: VILMA EVAIN
Auditor: MERCI LAIRD Asst.
Auditor: SOPHIA MOLOMOLO
PRO: THELMA BOWES
Asst. PRO: RICKY TRIO
OUR ON-GOING PROJECTS
Ilonggo Development Centre Foundation
(IDCF)
Iloilo City, Philippines
Our donations go to its training and livelihood programs such as piggery, brick making, and puto and butter making. Thus, with IDCF, Kahirup is able to help alleviate poverty in the Philippines by teaching people the skills to make them productive and self-reliant.
IDCF was founded by former Iloilo Governor and Assemblyman, Atty. Rafael Palmares in 1994.
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Negros Lions Sightfirst Foundation,
Inc.
Bacolod City, Philippines
Dr. Miguel Sarabia, Medical Director of Negros Lions, is Kahirup’s contact. He provides free clinic and low-cost surgery to the financially deserving cataract and glaucoma patients in Negros Occidental. Our donations go to the purchase of cataract eye implants.
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Youth Development
The Philippine Princess of Qld Quest and our other activities provide a training ground for our youth to develop their talents and abilities. They are actively involved in the planning and coordination of our programs, which enable them to learn leadership and organisational skills. They participate in our shows as emcees, actors, dancers, singers and musicians, where they develop self-confidence and enhance their creativity and talents.
Youth
Development Photo
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Development Photo 2
Youth Development Photo 3
