The Sultanate of Sulu sponsors medical treatment for certain needy and deserving individuals at the Sulu Provincial Hospital who suffer from severe sickness/illness.
Among them is 13 year old Mikael who is suffering from a blood disorder called Thalassemia. He needs regular blood transfusion. His parents rely only from relatives and other compassionate persons. Many times he is not transfused because of the unavailability of funds. His elder sister has died from the same illness. The Sultanate hope’s to extend his life in its own little way.
SULU PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
Recent projects of His Majesty The 35th Sultan of Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo include distributing relief aid to more than 30,000 people of Sulu in a major fire that ravaged the capital town of Jolo in 2018.
This catastrophe has affected more than 5,000 families and has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods.
JOLO, SULU FIRE 2018
Among the important charitable campaigns of the Sultanate of Sulu is the regular distribution of educational support to the less fortunate students of Sulu.
This include the donation of various books, school supplies, furniture and appliances for the use of students and faculty.
DONATION OF ELECTRIC FAN UNITS
The historical territories and ancestral domain of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo not only includes the island of Sulu but also Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and parts of North Borneo (Sabah).
Many of His Majesty’s people spread throughout these islands live in destitution.
Despite it’s limited resources, the Sultanate of Sulu has ongoing humanitarian projects to help alleviate the people of Sulu from poverty.
This video produced by Channel News Asia – Singapore showcases the daily struggles of the poor people of Sulu.