Thank YOU for a strong half-year this 2017!
To our donors, contributors, and volunteers this January to July 2017: THANK YOU for generously reaching out to indigenous communities in support of our work for culturally relevant education! ADMU Loyola Schools – Office for Social Concern & Involvement (OSCI) | AIESEC-De La Salle University | AIG Group | Alfonso Yuchengco (AY) Foundation | Alfonso, Maria […]
Growing Resilience: Approaches in Early Childhood Development
“Drawing from their unique culture, the involvement of its members, and collaboration with stakeholders, communities can together grow from their own strengths, passing this on as an invaluable gift to their children.” Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (Cartwheel PH) has become immersed in the challenges confronting the Tagbanua communities of Culion, Palawan in actively engaging them through the […]
Sustaining Education: Full program turn-over for Higaonon of Sinakungan
“With the active community members and supportive local stakeholders working together to sustain culturally relevant education, Cartwheel remains hopeful in the thriving of Higaonon culture in Sinakungan.” “It takes an entire village to raise a child.” And then a government office to institutionalize it. Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (Cartwheel PH) has been working with the Higaonon […]
Sharing IP Stories: Learning exchange through advocacy talks
“Even with Filipinos’ diversity in culture—with that of indigenous groups as distinctly unique—common values and even challenges remain shared by the nation.” Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (Cartwheel PH) is grateful to have been given several avenues to share its knowledge and stories in engaging with its many Indigenous Peoples (IP) partners. Aside from the organization’s community-based projects […]
2015 Annual Report: Deepening Roots, Enriching Indigenous Culture through Education
We strive to bridge the past, help make meaning of the present, and ultimately deepen cultural roots in building community strength for the future–all in committing to culturally relevant education for indigenous Filipinos. Know more about the action from 2015 here: CFI Annual Report 2015
Valuing Self-Care: Teachers learn through the arts
“Healing may be a way of relaxing and enabling one’s mind and body to adjust. Art is what we often use as it brings joy to everyday life.” Cartwheel community workers from its different partner areas were all gathered from May 16-19 as participants of THRiVE (Trauma-Informed Healing and Resilience strengthening in Vulnerable Environments), a […]
Giving Back: YIP grantee-graduate volunteers with Cartwheel
“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, Bukidnon, Arjane Sotto was raised as among the indigenous Talaandig in their community. She was one of the first young learners to attend Sta. Teresita […]
Hope Afloat: Why a boat classroom for the Bajau
“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 culture.” On March 2016, a floating classroom was launched for the Bajau young learners of Angiskul ma Bangka (AmB) or “Classes in Bancas” Early Childhood […]
Strength Within: Harnessing Tagbanua resiliency
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 the resiliency of the Tagbanua through psychosocial and expressive arts approaches. A series of training workshops have been among efforts to make community members aware […]
Schoolhouse and Safe Space: Where Bajau learners feel most at home
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 in Bancas”) or AmB Program has been reaching out to the Bajau young learners of Masepla Transitory Site in Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga beginning 2014 with […]