Easing Access to Learning by Energizing Classrooms: A Solar Power and Gadget Donation Project in Culion, Palawan by Cartwheel Foundation and Insight Direct Philippines
By Cale Belyn Cruz In a world that is technology-driven, there are still many communities left behind, especially indigenous tribes in rural, remote areas where electricity is scarce and the wifi signal is weak to non-existent. Those especially affected by the lack of resources are teachers and students who struggle to make learning sustainable and […]
Tahanan ng Edukasyon: Constructing a “Classroom on Stilts” to House Young Sama-Bajau Learners
by Cale Belyn Cruz Sama-Bajau children from Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City used to hold in-person classes at a borrowed location in their community. In 2022, Sunlife Foundation funded the construction of a new “Classroom on Stilts,” allowing the children to start learning in a safe space of their own. With the completion of the new […]
Daloy ng Karunugan Para sa Mga Guro ng Katutubong Mag-aaral: An Online Learning Exchange for Teachers
by Cale Belyn Cruz Everyone has the right to an education. Despite this, many Filipino children still lack resources to attend school, receive quality instruction, and learn in a safe environment. The challenges are often even more difficult for indigenous learners and their teachers. On July 26, 27, and 29, 2022, Cartwheel Foundation engaged selected […]
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 […]