About Us

Philippine Health Initiative (PHI) is a 501(c)(3) student-run, nonprofit organization that connects underserved pediatric medical and educational facilities in the Philippines to material and financial resources in the United States. We share Filipino culture and collaborate with our communities to enrich all aspects of a child’s health. PHI currently consists of two branches: project-based teams that are focused on engaging our local and Filipino communities through development of projects and internal teams that aim to spread PHI's mission through campus representation, fundraising, and communications. Check out our Instagram @philippinehealthinitiative and website for more information.

Philippine Health Initiative is a one-of-a-kind organization. As a cross-continental, youth-led organization, the PHI team is uniquely positioned to create tangible impact in the Philippines and our members make our mission a reality. We are supported by grant organizations (i.e. TRIIBE), hospitals (i.e. Nemours Children’s Health), and family & friends that are equally invested in the next generation of social impact leaders and making your visions in PHI come to life.

Our Story

With roots in her Filipino culture, Nayla Jimenez founded PHI in 2019 alongside trips to the Philippines, where she realized that students and communities are forces for tangible change.

Executive Board

Composed of 5 student leaders, PHI's executive board oversees programs, partnerships, finances, communications that support our mission of providing materials to the Philippines through community-based initiatives in the United States.