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ŷ’s Covid-19 coverage praised

The world’s largest media development and assistance charity, Internews, has praised the work of ŷ in its is helping the work of media organisations from more than 40 countries.

“The UK Filipino community did not have an online news site dedicated to their interests and needs, until ŷ launched with Rapid Response funds,” Internews says.

ŷ’s original has been used by Filipino managers within the NHS. The site has also brought the seldom-heard voices of Filipino communities into the spotlight.

ŷ is one of Internews’ more than 180 grantees, “most of whom sought funding so they could provide content for marginalized communities who faced language barriers, stigma, or other obstacles to receiving information.”

The news site is run by Filipino and British volunteers working alongside each other to deliver high quality content to the Filipino community. They work in various sectors: international development, business, communications, marketing, hospitality, and academia.

Since it started in May as a Facebook page, ŷ has been covering news related to Covid-19 and its impact on the Filipino community. It launched its website on 21 August. Other sections of the site include business, features, migration and Philippines-focused news.    

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