The Dengvaxia scandal has caused a big stir in the Philippines. Dengvaxia is the name of a vaccine against dengue, a potentially deadly tropical disease. Sadly enough, the vaccine is not risk-free.
Capitalism is bad for our health. During an international conference, supported by TWHA, this concept was not only proven but also illustrated with tons of examples from all over the world.
As a union activist, Micheline wants to support colleagues all over the world. Since a few years, she supports the child of a Philippine union representative with a monthly donation. This way, the Philippine girl, Ella, can go to school while her father can focus on union work without the financial worries.
Take a look at our highlights of 2016. Here's an overview of TWHA's most successful moments and most striking results in Belgium and in the Global South. We also invite you to take a look at our financial results.
Elmer "Ka Bong" Labog is chairperson of one of the biggest progressive labor organizations in the Philippines, the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU). While visiting Brussels, he gave us an update on the current challenges in the Philippines.