Frequently Asked Questions
1Who are you?
Mabuhay Deseret Foundation is an affiliate of Charity Vision International USA 501(c)3 77-0222786. We are a charitable organization certified by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and is a recognized donee institution by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Founded in 1988, the non-profit organization is dedicated to restoring blindness, cleft lip/palate surgery, clubfoot procedures and prosthetic leg replacement in the Philippines. We have three recovery homes and are performing over 6,500 life changing surgeries each year. We partner with hospitals and surgical doctors throughout the Philippines.
Know more about us here.
Founded in 1988, the non-profit organization is dedicated to restoring blindness, cleft lip/palate surgery, clubfoot procedures and prosthetic leg replacement in the Philippines. We have three recovery homes and are performing over 6,500 life changing surgeries each year. We partner with hospitals and surgical doctors throughout the Philippines.
Know more about us here.
2What medical conditions do you support?
We help indigent Filipinos with the following medical conditions:
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- Cleft lip/palate (6 months old - 16 years old)
- Clubfoot (17 years old and below)
- Below-the-knee amputees in need of prosthesis
- Eye maladies
Click on the above links to know more about each medical condition.
3What do you require from a qualified patient?
Generally, the following requirements are needed:
However, additional requirements may be needed when a patient is scheduled to stay at our recuperative care houses.
- Updated Philhealth Member Data Record (MDR)
- Senior Citizen ID and/or PWD ID
- Certificate of Indigency from your local Barangay and/or Social Case Study from your local DSWD
However, additional requirements may be needed when a patient is scheduled to stay at our recuperative care houses.
4How can I refer patients to you?
You can refer a patient to us that has a medical condition that we support (see Question #2) and can provide the requirements (see Question #3).
See our Contact Us page for a guided instruction.
See our Contact Us page for a guided instruction.
5How can I volunteer?
You can volunteer at one of our recuperative care houses or assist at our scheduled screening events.
See our Contact Us page for a guided instruction.
See our Contact Us page for a guided instruction.
6I am a medical professional. How can I partner with you?
We are grateful for local doctors who volunteer their time and who allow their facilities to be used at little to no cost. This is the Beehive Philosophy at work.
You may reach us here.
You may reach us here.
7How can I donate?
A donation will change the life of a child with a cleft lip/palate, provide corrective casting and shoes for a child with clubfoot, build a prosthetic for a child that can’t walk, and restore sight for an adult or child that can’t see.
Know how to donate here.
Know how to donate here.
8Will my donation be tax-deductible?
Yes! Information about the applicable tax benefits is indicated on the payment method you choose here.
