Serving the Filipino Community in Amsterdam

Ayuda sa Amsterdam is a program initiated by the Filipino LGBT Europe Foundation, providing aid to Filipino immigrants and other individuals in need in Amsterdam. Launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative offers weekly food distributions, grocery vouchers, and basic health services, thanks to partnerships with organizations like the Red Cross Netherlands, Dokters van de Wereld, and the Community of Sant’ Egidio. Beyond food aid, the program has included digital food vouchers to help beneficiaries access essential groceries directly through their mobile devices. Ayuda sa Amsterdam also relies on a dedicated team of volunteers, including Filipino nurses, who help ensure the delivery of these essential services to hundreds of people every week. For those interested in volunteering or supporting Ayuda sa Amsterdam, donations and volunteer efforts are welcome, and more information can be found social media channels.

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Ayuda sa Amsterdam is lead by these 2 community leaders in the Netherlands. Chris Sta Brigida Kopp, the Chairman of Filipino LGBT Europe, is a passionate advocate for Filipino LGBTQIA+ rights and social welfare within the Filipino community in Europe. He was instrumental in founding the Ayuda sa Amsterdam program, an initiative created in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, under his chairmanship in Filipino LGBT Europe Foundation, which provides essential resources and support to Filipinos in Amsterdam. Since January 2024, Mayette ‘Chinita” Dinglasan has served as the President of Ayuda sa Amsterdam. Under her leadership, the program continues to grow, fostering community solidarity and providing vital assistance to those in need, from food distribution to health services, all while promoting the bayanihan spirit.

Chris Sta Brigida Kopp

Founder Ayuda sa Amsterdam/ Chairman, Filipino LGBT Europe

Chris Sta Brigida Kopp is a prominent advocate for the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community in Europe. As the chairperson of Filipino LGBT Europe, he actively works to support Filipino LGBTQIA+ individuals living abroad by advocating for their rights and providing safe spaces for community connection and support. Chris has been vocal about issues such as equal rights, legal protection, and the ongoing fight against discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those in the Filipino diaspora.

In his role, Chris has organized and spoken at numerous events, including the Filipino-European LGBTQIA+ Advocates Forum, where he emphasized solidarity and support for LGBTQIA+ rights in the Philippines and abroad. He also served as an executive producer for *Tulipa*, a film that explores the challenges and resilience of Filipino LGBTQIA+ individuals who migrated to Europe, aiming to shed light on their experiences and the impact of the lack of legal protections back home. This film premiered at Amsterdam’s Eye Film Museum and is scheduled for additional screenings in various European cities and the Philippines.

Chris Sta Brigida Kopp’s advocacy has made significant contributions to both the visibility and empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially among Filipino expatriates in Europe.

Mayette "Chinita" Dinglasan

President-Ayuda sa Amsterdam

Mayette Dinglasan is a Filipino community member based in the Netherlands, particularly known for her involvement in Ayuda sa Amsterdam. She has participated in organizing and supporting various activities, including the Filipino LGBT Europe events, Miss Queeniverse pageant, music events and other Filipino community focused efforts. Mayette, aka Chinita, contributes to community events that reinforce the “bayanihan” spirit, providing support to Filipinos affected by various challenges in the Netherlands, from the COVID-19 pandemic to financial hardship.

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How can you help?

You can volunteer for our Free Medical Consultations, workshops and trainings. Help our community by being a part of the organizing committee for these events. Send a message via Facebook Page – Ayuda sa Amsterdam.