Dinah Sta Ana leads with compassion to serve Filipino community

Daily Tribune

3 days ago

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Kingdom of Bahrain, it had profound implications on the nation's health, as well as its economy. In the midst of such uncertainty and tribulation, Dinah Sta Ana, a 65-year-old leader of the Pinay Ikaw Na (PIN) women's group in Bahrain, stood above the challenge and surpassed expectations by becoming a shining light of hope.
She went the extra mile in rendering aid to expatriates regardless of class and status including her fellow countrymen.
Dinah's commitment to offering support to the needy amidst such trying situations put her on the forefront of community action be it distributing food packs, providing much-needed things, or simply listening to lend an ear, she displayed extraordinary empathy and leadership.
Her services not only added beauty to the daily lives of many but also infused the oneness and defiance to the community at a time when they needed it the most.
Her selfless deed relieved a hard situation, and her commitment to assisting others was clear.
Philanthropy
The crisis sent Dinah surfing on a tide of philanthropy, exercising her charitable bicep during economic hard times.
She directed her activities towards supporting Filipino contract workers in industries most affected by the crisis, among them tourism and hospitality.
These were beauticians, barbers, hotel staff, waitresses, gym trainers, and massage therapists, all of whom were severely impacted by the crisis.
Recognizing their struggles, Dinah took action to provide assistance, ensuring that these workers received the support they needed to navigate difficult times.
Commitment
Her commitment to uplifting those who were most affected demonstrated her deep empathy and understanding of the community's needs.
The sense of accomplishment that she felt while distributing goods to our fellow kababayans at the height of the pandemic was overwhelming.
'I feel good about it whether in small ways or great ones it is the effort that is fulfilling, I was overcome with emotions and I found tears in my eyes. There is a spirituality in what I did that has taken me over completely,' Dinah related.
Personal capacity
Through her personal capacity, she donated financial assistance to overseas workers for their air tickets who have not been fortunate enough to find good employment and took the last resort of having to go back to our country penniless.
Dinah quietly worked behind the scenes, selflessly helping those in need and generously giving her personal resources without seeking recognition or fanfare.
Unlike others who often broadcast their contributions to the community, Dinah preferred to operate in humility, focusing on the impact of her actions rather than the accolades.