The First Tagbanua Kagawad
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 sitio”), she explains. Living in the islands of Culion, Palawan, the change Lita first sought was practical yet necessary: clean water for her family and […]
In the Service of Fellow IPs
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 kong maibahagi ang mga natutunan ko sa aking kapwa katutubo,” (“I want to share what I learned to my fellow IPs”), she explains. Kring was […]
The Inspiring Energy of a Little Learner
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 his grandmother. Despite personal challenges, Arnasrif remains most enthusiastic to learn in his class of almost 50 children. His teacher, Relinda Montimor, happily reports how […]
2017 Annual Report: Circle of Solidarity, Community-building among Indigenous Peoples through Collaboration
The practice of forming circles of solidarity has been shared with our learners, teachers, volunteers, and fellow advocates for the cause of Indigenous Peoples. With interlocking fingers, we remind ourselves of our oneness in our shared humanity and our need for each other in upholding the truest sense of community. Read about the collaborative work […]
Job Opening: Resource Development Associate
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is currently looking for a project-based Resource Development Associate (RDA) who can help in the development and promotion of a diverse range of resource mobilization initiatives, in support of culturally relevant programs for indigenous communities. The Job Description (JD) of the RDA may be downloaded from this link: CFI JD_Resource Devt Associate_July 2018 Interested applicants may submit a Letter of Intent and Curriculum […]
'Bayanihan sa Kalusugan' Speakers' Presentations
1 Primer on US Public Health – Gabriel Romano Vargas Esq 2 Overview of National Health Policy for IP – Ray Justin Ventura 3 IP Health Journey – Dr. Penelope A. Domogo 4 Family Health Guardians – Loreta Sta. Teresa 5 Response via LUSOG – Coleen Ramirez-Panahon
Community Visioning: Re-affirming the Value of Education
For the Bajau of Zamboanga, education is about coming together. Beyond learning for self-development alone, it has become a binding force that has deepened their sense of community and drive for collaborative action. On September 13, 2017, Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (Cartwheel PH) together with local development partner, Ateneo de Zamboanga University-Center for Community Extension Services […]
Circle of Empathy: Creating a Safe Space for IP College Grantees
In a relationship-strengthening practice called “Circles of Empathy,” the graduating batch of grantees sat together, savoring time and space to reflect, communicate, and listen to each other. Senior year in college may be the most challenging for many—with thesis requirements, leadership responsibilities, and daunting thoughts of life after graduation. It isn’t any different for all […]
Invitation to 'Bayanihan sa Kalusugan' Learning Event
October is Indigenous Peoples’ Month in the Philippines. To mark this special occasion, Cartwheel Foundation (Philippines) and Cartwheel Foundation International invite you to: Bayanihan sa Kalusugan seeks to engage with issues surrounding indigenous peoples’ (IP) health through a panel of speakers from the U.S. and the Philippines. The event offers a range of perspectives and experiences […]
The Pre-test Practice: Determining Where IP Learners Are At
To meet them where they’re at, we took time to sit down with each of our Tagbanua young learners from Culion, Palawan. It turned out to be an insightful and surprisingly fun process for the children and their teachers too! Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. began preparations for the pre-test by initially reviewing assessment materials from past […]