Shiela and I have a small house on our plot of land, Our house is a native style light materials house built up on stilts. Life here is simple but happy. I'm a Dorset boy from England now a resident of the Philippines.
We both work for a charity called Kanlungan Ng Ama (KNA), The Father's Refuge.
KNA was started by Duncan and Sara Kellard. I am the Supporting Services Manager, my work is varied and challenging.
The KNA safe home is very close to our house on a farm in a rural part of the island. Kanlungan Farm has animals and grow crops and vegetables. Part of my work is handling the logistics of transport and procurement in everyday life and events. I have many other responsibilities including practical chainsaw work and IT. The children at our safe home have come from difficult backgrounds but are safe now in a secure family environment.
We are also very involved with the Badjao people group. They are a sea gypsy people that that make their living mostly on the sea by fishing or collecting pearls. They are a poor people living in houses built over the tidal flooding mudflats. Shiela and I are there weekly for KNA's feeding program, feeding 22 of the poorest children and other activities.
