Tondo 105, Manila

We work in HappyLand, Halamana and Aroma.

HappyLand was originally called Hapilan, which originates from the Visayan dialect and translates to smelly trash or dumpsite but was misunderstood by the English-speaking to mean - almost cynically ironic - HappyLand.

Halamana garden or orchard and Aroma aroma or scent follow the naming logic of the neighbouring HappyLand.

A group of children playing and laughing on a street in a neighborhood with makeshift houses. One boy is hanging from the balcony of a wooden house, while others look up and smile or laugh at him in Tondo, Manila ©R. Hartel for odoVita.

Tondo 105

Tondo 105 is one of the poorest and most densely populated slum areas of Manila/Philippines. Home to approximately 29,600 residents living on only a half square kilometer, this area exemplifies the struggle to access healthcare amidst dire economic conditions. The residents of Tondo 105 are highly food insure- many rely on “scavenging garbage” for sustenance.

Five children are playing and smiling in a small inflatable swimming pool in an outdoor, makeshift area surrounded by debris and construction materials. The scene is in black and white in Tondo, Manila ©R. Hartel for odoVita.

Health in HappyLand

Navigating the health sector to access diagnosis and treatment for any disease is challenging for families living in informal urban settlements.

odoVita delivers health services directly within the community to ensure easy access. We also serve as a conduit, helping people navigate and utilize services provided by the government and partnering organizations. Our work aims to dismantle existing barriers, making each step in accessing the continuum of preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment simpler and more manageable.

Where to find us?

Address

Building 10, Temporary Housing, Aroma, Barangay 105, Tondo, Philippines

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Saturday: 1:30–5:30 pm