From story circles to storybooks: Cultural LINKS for Sama-Bajau communities
Stories can take on many different forms as they are shared and passed on from one generation to another. Reflecting the spirit of the culture of their origin, it is essential that peoples’ stories are given space to not only remain alive, but to thrive. Cultural LINKS: Leveraging Indigenous Niches through Knowledge and Storytelling is […]
Kuwentuhang Karapatan Sessions: Community Conversations on Safeguarding Children’s Rights with Sama-Bajau Parents, Teachers, and Community Members
by Cale Belyn Cruz Everyone has the right to live freely and safely, especially children who are among the most vulnerable groups in society. Cartwheel Foundation engaged selected Sama-Bajau parents, teachers, and community members from Zamboanga and Parañaque in a series of learning conversations on safeguarding held on March 23, May 18, and May 25, […]
Safe Self, Safe Community, Safe Mission: Safeguarding Workshop for the Cartwheel Team
Safeguarding is a way of life that speaks to all levels of human interaction: this is a truth that Cartwheel embraces and hopes to be intentional in living out. To deepen understanding and appreciation of safeguarding – including related issues and implications in practice – Cartwheel team members underwent a series of online learning sessions […]
Job Opportunity: Community Development Associate
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is in search of a Community Development Associate (CDA), who will take part in the implementation of its programs with and for indigenous learners and communities, through culturally-relevant, resilience-focused, and rights-based development approaches. The Job Description (JD) of the Community Development Officer may be downloaded from this link: CFI_JD_Community Dev’t Associate_July 2022 Interested applicants may submit a Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae to joinus@cartwheelfoundation.org with the subject line […]
No to Violence: Sama-Bajau parents learn more about Positive Discipline with Cartwheel
Positive discipline is about the dignity, protection, and participation of children. This was the central point of discussion in yet another Empowering Learning Sessions for Indigenous Peoples Initiative (ELIPI) organized by Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (CFI) for Sama-Bajau parents residing in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City, held on September 10, 2021 at the Sama-Bajau Activity Center. […]
Safeguarding Indigenous Rights and Wellness: Cartwheel's Renewed Commitment
In the face of new realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cartwheel Foundation’s overall desired impact is to contribute toward fostering a safe and enabling learning environment for marginalized indigenous children and communities. The safeguarding of rights and wellness of Indigenous Peoples (IP), especially minors and vulnerable persons, is recognized as a priority in […]
Knowing COVID-19: Empowering Learning Indigenous Peoples Initiative for Sama-Bajau Parents
Health is a fundamental human right. Accessing information that enables one to actively care for the self is a significant step toward its fulfillment. This was the premise of an Empowering Learning Indigenous Peoples Initiative (ELIPI) Session on COVID-19 shared via online communications with parents of Sama-Bajau learners residing in San Dionisio, Parañaque City on […]
Safe Spaces in Uncertain Times: Daloy ng Karunungan Training for Sama-Bajau Teachers
How can one co-create safe holding spaces for learners and community members alike, especially in these uncertain times? The many ways this can be done are what Sama-Bajau community teachers explored together in the third series of “Daloy ng Karunungan sa Kapanahunan ng Krisis” online learning exchange on the week of May 24-28, 2021. Made […]
Play + Learning through SMART Kits
“Play is really the work of childhood,” Fred Rogers once said. How delightful to find that lots of learning can happen at the same time too! Friends from long-time development partner, The Learning Child School (TLC), lovingly put together SMART Learning Kits that engage children in learning through play and shared them with Cartwheel’s partner […]
Job Opportunity: Project Officer
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is in search of a part-time Project Officer who will be engaged in the management of “Cultural LINKS: Leveraging Indigenous Niches through Knowledge sharing and Storytelling” — a project that aims to contribute to the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage of Cartwheel’s partner indigenous communities. The Job Description (JD) of the Project Officer may be downloaded from this link: CFI_JD Project Officer_May 2021 […]