Ati blog entries

Another self-sustaining effort

Updates from Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

Theo didn’t like this request.

Another Ati refresh moves forward.

Pandemic farming with the indigenous Ati tribe.

Juli saves the day & Theo gets emotional.

A sense of pride, community, and fun in Kurong Village.

Rockin’ out more Ati improvements.

A crazy artist, poor Ati, homeless refugees and me — we are all the same.

Flashback to the Facebook game.

A slip-‘n-slide, an overflow, a hydraulic consultation.

Back to basics for food security.

Part 3 of planting fruit trees with our indigenous Ati friends.

Ati children get involved in this sustainability project.

Gifts that will bear fruit.

Our Ati friends are grateful for ongoing help!

Planting plan to help sustain people.

Ati project update in rainy season.

Tedly’s crew is back in action.

Pump talk with Tedly.

Virus, vaccinations, variants, vacations.

Has Theo lost his wanderlust?

Theo has been busy with more than just the water pump project.

Drink freely, Ati friends!

As Boracay sits empty without tourists, some Filipinos are simply desperate.

Beach walks, movies, eyeglasses, Ati, and more.

Something for everyone.

Keepin’ the party goin’.

Theo kicks off the American holiday season – in the Philippines.

He could use a little extra help.

The most inspiring story you’ll read all week.

Hoping for the best on all fronts.

Theo is exuberant over what he witnessed.

No vagabonding for now — we are settling in.

Electricity is coming to indigenous Ati homes.

Boracay beach visit extended.

Tedly is Santa’s helper.

Costs, profit breakdown.

Free markets are alive and well on Panay Island.

Ati eggs, new American neighbor, fish scores, back to Boracay & bed rest.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Tedly is up for the challenge.

Beaches and chickens and letting go.

Let there be light, for more eggs and income.

A little bad news, a lot of great news.

We have eggs. Lots of eggs — already!

If it’s God’s will, there is a way through.

There’s been a slight delay.

From giant stores to micro businesses.

Now we wait for the electric company.

Ellen sees Tedly needs a break.

Hard-working Ati are fast learners.

New challenges to overcome.

A kind offer turns angst into jubilation.

Obstacles can be overcome with consistent effort.

The chickens are coming soon, and other projects have started.

Tedly ‘works’ hard in early retirement, so he put his sore feet up this weekend.

Tedly, the Ati chief and Ati secretary take many trips to town.

Egg-laying hens will be delivered.

Tedly goes back to an earlier time and easier way of life.

We’ve never ‘given away’ so much money.

Some people needed urgent medical care.

A peaceful day in a turbulent world.

Chicken shopping. For an indigenous tribe. In a pandemic. True story.

Ati chicken coop tour; breast cancer diagnosis anniversary.

One stick at a time, by hand, to rebuild a chicken coop.

Your generous donations really will make a difference!

You asked how to donate. Here’s how.

A rewarding pandemic experience.

A weighted hike to help our fellows.

Working for a sustainable future.

Working to bring electricity to the Ati tribe.

Dry, fed, internet connected. Luxuries not lost on Tedly.

A lucky beach meeting turns into an opportunity to meet and help an indigenous tribe.