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Hailing from the indigenous Higaonon farming community of Sinakungan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Aljun Lenario knows the cycle of planting and harvesting full well. On June 11, 2019, he reaped…
Remaining strongly committed to the indigenous learners they serve, 15 community facilitators and volunteer teachers made time to grow in skill and knowledge in preparation for the coming school year.…
Chrislyn "Kring" Da-aw hails from the Dibabawon-Mangguangan tribe of New Corella, Davao del Norte. She is among eight Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program grantees of Cartwheel Foundation Philippines (Cartwheel…
On March 27-30, 2019, team members of Cartwheel Foundation Philippines (Cartwheel PH) with support from development partner, Cartwheel Foundation International (Cartwheel INTL), conducted a Community Health Training for the indigenous…
Protecting the health and well-being of each one involves not just the family, but the entire community. To address the health gaps of indigenous Tagbanua from Culion, Palawan, Cartwheel Foundation International (Cartwheel…
“Tagbanua mothers recognize how important it is to acquire birth certificates for their family members so they may receive more benefits from the government.” -Chrislyn Da-aw, project development associate If…
Our newest development partner this year for the program, Culture-based Education for Indigenous Sama-Bajau Children, is Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation – a dynamic non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the…
Lita (not her real name) is the first ever indigenous Tagbanua elected into office in her barangay. "Dahil ito sa pagmamahal sa sitio," ("This is because of my love for my…
Who is best to help Indigenous Peoples (IPs) but fellow IPs themselves? This is exactly what fresh graduate Chrislyn "Kring" Da-aw of the Dibabawon-Mangguangan tribe has committed to do. "Gusto…
Arnasrif is small for his age. He has difficulty walking with one leg shorter than the other. Orphaned at a very young age, he is cared for now only by…
