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Inspiring change
“Humanism is the best gift of atheism.
I am not afraid.”
— Marissa Torres Langseth, RN, MSN, ANP
HAPI Founder & Chairperson Emeritus

HAPI promotes secular humanism as a progressive philosophy suggesting that human beings, given the right education, can be ethical and morally upright even without divine interference.

HAPI is the only secular humanist organization in the Philippines that is SEC-registered and fully functional in the community, with outreach programs like Kids Nutrition Campaign, Secular Humanist Advocacy Development and Education (SHADE), Green Movement, and LGBTQ & Straight Alliance among others.

HAPI Founder

Marissa Torres Langseth, also known as Ms. M, rose from humble beginnings and managed to become financially independent at an early age. She strove to help her family and the occasional needy. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Cebu, Philippines then…

About

HAPI is a democratic organization with members from different social sectors in various countries aiming to defend each individual’s right to personal and collective freedom, equal treatment and opportunity, safe and healthy living…

Mission

To effectively promote secular humanism.

• Along with allies in the international world, awaken the Filipino people to share and practice the same vision – that only people can help other people, that only humanity can save humanity…