Civil Registration for IPs: A Necessary Step in Accessing Better Services
“Tagbanua mothers recognize how important it is to acquire birth certificates for their family members so they may receive more benefits from the government.” -Chrislyn Da-aw, project development associate If born but without legal proof, the right to basic services often becomes limited and difficult to uphold. Civil registration has been a challenge particularly for […]
Sama-sama para sa Sama-Bajau: Collaborating with Consuelo Foundation for our New Partner Community
Our newest development partner this year for the program, Culture-based Education for Indigenous Sama-Bajau Children, is Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation – a dynamic non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the well-being of at-risk children and families in the Philippines. Together, Consuelo Foundation and Cartwheel will be working to ensure a safe learning environment for the […]
Gratitude and Growth: Graduation of Young IP Leaders from Pamulaan
“Salamat.” Thank you. This is the one word Jerwin Victoria chose to humbly express how he felt on June 8, 2018, the day of his graduation. There indeed was much to be grateful for—the triumph of graduating, the presence of his family, the support from all over for him to make it that far. Jerwin hails […]
Preparing for the Long-term: Engaging Local Stakeholders in Zamboanga
In taking steps toward sustaining education initiatives within our partner communities, we look beyond just our learners and see value in engaging local stakeholders. During our visit to our indigenous Bajau partners in Zamboanga on May 2-5, 2018, this is exactly what we focused on. Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. Program Officer for Education Charissa Lopez, together […]
Committed to their Vision: Tagbanua Determine Priority Projects
It has been said that one without vision is one without hope. When, then, an entire community comes together with their shared aspirations, there indeed is much reason for hope. In January 2018, as among the initiatives under the Adult Capability Building Program of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc., indigenous Tagbanua members of Sitio Alulad, Culion, Palawan […]
Cartwheel and Manulife Forge Meaningful Partnership Through GradMaker
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. and Manulife Philippines warmly welcome 2018 by embarking on a meaningful partnership, made possible through Manulife’s innovative mobile app, GradMaker. Through GradMaker, Manulife provides parents an easy, safe and convenient option to invest and save for their child’s college fund. For as low as P10,000, one’s money is invested into a diverse […]
United for IP Health: Learning together towards culture-sensitive health care
This article also appears on Cartwheel Foundation International‘s website. On October 23, 2017, Cartwheel Foundation Philippines (Cartwheel PH) and Cartwheel Foundation International (Cartwheel INTL) held Bayanihan sa Kalusugan, a learning event on culture-sensitive approaches to health. The gathering was meant to further educate and discuss how the well-being of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) could improve through […]
#PusongKatutubo: Celebrating Filipino inherent strengths
The richness of our own indigenous cultures ought to be shared by all—not just stuck in museum glass boxes or dusty old textbooks. August 9 (Wednesday) is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples as declared by the United Nations, and the National Day of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines. Share in the celebration […]
Participation at the Calamian Volunteer Health Workers' Convention
by Ranielle Evangelista Representatives from Cartwheel Foundation, Inc.—Toni Bacsain (Programs Officer for Health), Lilia Diaz (community teacher) and Jojo Zapanta (community development facilitator)—were among the resource presenters at the 11th Volunteer Health Workers’ (VHW) Convention on May 18, 2017 at the Loyola College of Culion, Palawan. With the theme, “Volunteer Health Workers, Kaagapay Tungo sa […]
National IP Leaders' Meeting towards Zero Extreme Poverty 2030
by Ranielle Evangelista On May 29-31, 2017, the Zero Extreme Poverty (ZEP) Cluster of Peace and Human Security brought together Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders from all over the country to consolidate and finalize a National IP Agenda, along with learning more about the issues present in the country. It was held in Ortigas Center, Pasig […]