From September to November 2025, communities across the Philippines were affected by Typhoon Opong, Tropical Storm Ramil, Typhoon Tino, Super Typhoon Uwan, the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu, and the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in the Davao Region. Many schools lost classrooms, and several island communities lost the small boats that bring children to school every day. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising support for classroom repairs, starter classrooms, and yellow school boat builds and repairs for storm and quake affected areas. These efforts help schools reopen safely and help students from coastal and island communities return to class without long or dangerous travel. Your donation will help students go back to safe learning spaces after months of disruption. Any amount will make a real difference for a child, a family, and their community.

Join Lewis on a Life-Changing Journey: Cycling the World for Hope Hi, I’m Lewis. I’m 29, from Portsmouth, UK, but my heart has never stayed in one place for long. Over the past few years, I’ve traveled to 36 countries - not just to explore, but to serve. I’ve helped rebuild schools and homes shattered by disaster, worked alongside communities forgotten by the world, and discovered my true purpose: giving back. From diving beneath the waves as a scuba dive master, sailing the oceans on luxury yachts, to living with families in remote villages, I’ve witnessed the stark contrast between privilege and hardship. What I’ve learned is simple yet profound: what people truly need is hope... and the chance for a better tomorrow. Now, I’m embarking on my greatest adventure yet: cycling around the world. This isn’t just a personal challenge. It’s a mission to raise funds and awareness for the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, an incredible organization transforming lives in the Philippines’ most isolated communities. Why the Yellow Boat of Hope? Imagine children who hike for hours over rugged, mountainous terrain and swim daily across dangerous bodies of water just to get to school. Their school books bundled in plastic bags held above their heads, they battle currents and tides (sometimes waist-deep, sometimes fully swimming) to reach classrooms that hold their dreams. The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation provides these children with boats, classrooms, scholarships, and bridges - all practical solutions that open doors to education and opportunity. Education is more than just learning; it’s a powerful tool to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. When children gain access to quality education, they unlock the potential to build better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. How You Can Make a Difference Every mile I pedal will represent the distance these children travel daily to chase their dreams. Every drop of sweat will be for the classrooms rebuilt, the boats launched, and the futures changed. This journey is bigger than me. It’s about showing that one person, one bike, and one cause can spark real change. Your support will help build more boats, fund more classrooms, and bring hope to children who need it most. If my ride can help even one more child reach school safely, every climb, every flat tire, every mile will be worth it. Will you join me?

The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation is on a mission to make education accessible for children in the Philippines. By providing school boats, building bridges, classrooms, and dormitories, they ensure children can safely and easily reach their schools. Their programs also support families with sustainable livelihood initiatives. Join us in creating brighter futures for these communities. Every donation helps keep hope afloat and ensures no child is left behind.