Poverty in the Philippines; a call for compassion

As a child growing up in New York City, singer Chloe Temtchine’s parents took her to visit Harlem’s Hale House on a regular basis. Six-year old Chloe brought clothes and toys to the sick children, spent time with them, and formed an early sense of compassion that continues today with her involvement in Musicians On Call, Life Beat, Dewitt Nursing Home and elsewhere.

Her own family’s continued presence in the projects of the Philippines opened Chloe’s eyes even further to poverty and inequality and to the need to help others. The video features footage of Chloe’s recent trip to The Philippines to help care for her godmother, who was recovering from a stroke. Chloe spent time in the projects, where her godmother lives, getting to know the children in her community, playing guitar for them and hearing their stories.

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