Metrobank Foundation Supports Education for Higaonon Learners
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. was one of 35 organizations awarded by Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) during their 54th Anniversary Grants Turnover Ceremony on September 5, 2016 at Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. The grant was given in support of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) Program that focuses on facilitating access to quality and culturally relevant […]
Affirmation, Sharing, and Celebration with Cartwheel Volunteers
Cartwheel volunteers and team members come together to affirm each one’s contribution and commit to continuing the culture of sharing—all for the cause of our partner indigenous Filipinos. In thanksgiving and celebration, Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. recognized the invaluable contribution of its volunteers on the organization’s 17th founding anniversary. A Volunteers’ Appreciation Gathering was held on […]
Storybooks Created by and for the Tagbanua
Original stories from the indigenous Tagbanua of Culion, Palawan were put to print as storybooks for young learners by Toshiba Information Equipment (Phils.), Inc. (TIP) in collaboration with Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. In completing the Tagbanua Storybook Project, 90 copies of Tukaw Naakawot Pa yang Langit (When the Heavens Could Still be Reached) by Perlita Albag […]
A Day of Fun and Learning with the Bajau of Lucena
For many urban-dwelling Filipinos, the term Bajau* (or Badjao) calls to mind images of children or youth roaming the streets and begging for alms. But for a group of friends from an exclusive school for boys, they have come to represent more than that. On June 18, 2016 (Saturday), five senior high school students from […]
Personiv BPO reaches out to Bajau of Lucena
Employees from Personiv Business Solutions visited Bajau community members from Cartwheel’s partner area in Dalahican, Lucena, Quezon on June 11, 2016. Encouraging their employees to “Share Your Passion,” Personiv initiated their half-day activity of reaching out to the Bajau learners and their families through coastal clean-up, donation of school kits, and a simple lunch gathering. Young and […]
Training and Learning Exchange 2016 for Cartwheel Teachers
Teachers and community organizers from all of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc.’s present partner areas were gathered for a two-week training workshop on May 11-19, 2016 in Muntinlupa City. In collaboration with The Learning Child School (TLC) and MAGIS Creative Spaces, “Teachers Training and Learning Exchange 2016” was developed for continuing personal and professional growth for community […]
2016 Commencement Exercises at Pamulaan Center: Manifestations of Learning and Growth
“Milestones are made up not just of academic achievement, but of moments that make manifest their growth in learning, leadership and love for their own indigenous heritage.” The University of Southeastern Philippines-Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education (USEP-Pamulaan) held its Commencement Exercises for its pioneer batch of BS Social Entrepreneurship graduates last March 30, 2016 at Mintal, […]
Tagbanua Learners' 2016 Graduation in Culion
“One of the most beautiful things that happened this year was the unity among our communities.” Tagbanua young and adult learners from the island communities of Culion, Palawan celebrated another year of learning and growth during their graduation ceremony held on March 16, 2016 at the Loyola College of Culion. The completers of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc.’s Early Childhood Education […]
Art for Aditowa: Art Exchange between AmB and TLC young learners
Aditowa in the Bajau Sinama language means ‘smile.’ With the opportunity to create art among children and share with many others even from a great distance, there are sure to be many sincere smiles indeed! In partnership with MAGIS Creative Spaces and The Learning Child School (TLC), Art for Aditowa: Art Exchange was initiated as a joint […]
Launching and Blessing of Floating Classroom in Zamboanga
For the Bajau families of Zamboanga who traditionally settle along coastal communities, home is where the sea is nearest. As many of them have been displaced by the Zamboanga Siege of 2013 and remain in transitory shelters, boats represent their people’s safe space–making for ideal learning areas for their children. The boat classroom for the Bajau young learners […]