01 ABOUT IHELPFRIENDSHIP

Who
we are.

A connection between communities in Bohol and people abroad, built around practical support and a shared sense of responsibility.

People meeting and greeting at a community gathering

EST. 2012 BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

Rooted in Bohol.
Connected worldwide.

ihelpfriendship began its humanitarian work in Bohol, Philippines, in 2012. Individuals in Norway and the United States support its work, creating a bridge of friendship across borders.

Its areas of focus include students from disadvantaged families, vulnerable seniors, mental health awareness, and community education.

02 OUR PEOPLE

The people behind
our mission.

Client-supplied portrait identified as Gunnar Kristiansen

FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON

Pastor Gunnar
Kristiansen

Founder and Chairperson of ihelpfriendship International Organization. The organization also identifies him as a psychologist.

Client-supplied portrait identified as Raymond Pajaron

PROJECT LEAD · BOHOL

Raymond Pajaron

Leader of ihelpfriendship Projects in Bohol.

Client-supplied portrait identified as Gilly Paul Pasao

TEAM VOLUNTEER · BOHOL

Gilly Paul Pasao

Team volunteer in Bohol.

03 GOVERNANCE

Our board
members.

The people helping guide the mission and work of ihelpfriendship International Organization.

CHAIRPERSONGunnar Kristiansen01 / 05
02Kari Anne KristiansenBOARD MEMBER
03Kim MulstadBOARD MEMBER
04Torstein OpdalBOARD MEMBER
05Carina StensrudBOARD MEMBER
PHILIPPINES / NORWAY / UNITED STATES

Different places.
Shared purpose.

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