Posts by: CFI Moderator
"I give back to my fellow Indigenous Peoples because I want to share the joy I felt after fulfilling one of my dreams." Growing up in the highlands of Miarayon,…
“Milestones are made up not just of academic achievement, but of moments that make manifest their growth in learning, leadership and love for their own indigenous heritage.” The University of Southeastern…
“One of the most beautiful things that happened this year was the unity among our communities." Tagbanua young and adult learners from the island communities of Culion, Palawan celebrated another year of…
"They take pride in the floating school as truly theirs. Not only does it show their desire to attend school, but it also reflects the importance they give to their…
Aditowa in the Bajau Sinama language means ‘smile.’ With the opportunity to create art among children and share with many others even from a great distance, there are sure to be…
For the Bajau families of Zamboanga who traditionally settle along coastal communities, home is where the sea is nearest. As many of them have been displaced by the Zamboanga Siege of 2013…
Cartwheel Foundation was given the Kaisa ng Bayan Award by Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB), a Jesuit socio-political organization on February 24, 2016, the eve of EDSA Revolution's 30th anniversary.…
by the Cartwheel Team “Even as discouraging feelings remain, a deep gratitude for sustained life is expressed by many Tagbanua.” Cartwheel’s Project RISE (Re-Igniting Community Strength through Education) aims to nurture…
by the Cartwheel Team “Deepening the Bajau’s sense of community and getting them involved significantly contributed in helping learners feel comfortable and free whenever in school.” The Angiskul Ma Bangka (“Classes…
by Klarisse Galido, Gabrielle Diaz, Yna Reyes “In recognizing how each one can contribute, collaboration is encouraged and a true sense of community-building continues to be nurtured.” The teamwork among…