Cartwheel receives SLB Kaisa ng Bayan Award
Cartwheel Foundation was given the Kaisa ng Bayan Award by Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB), a Jesuit socio-political organization on February 24, 2016, the eve of EDSA Revolution’s 30th anniversary. Cartwheel was among 30 other individuals and groups recognized as keeping the People Power spirit alive by advocating for social justice through meaningful work. The […]
Partners' Visit and Teachers' Training in Zamboanga
by Klarisse Galido Partners’ assessment and teachers’ training sessions were conducted by Cartwheel Executive Director Pia Ortiz-Luis, Programs Officer Celia Jurado, and Education Coordinator Bricks Sintaon on August 16-20, 2015 after completion of the first program cycle of the Angiskul ma Bangka (Classes in Bancas) for the Bajau and Tausug partner community in Mampang, Zamboanga. […]
Psychosocial Integration Workshop in Culion
by Klarisse Galido, Gabrielle Diaz, and Yna Reyes Local community workers from Culion, Palawan participated in a Psychosocial Integration Workshop through Arts-based Approaches on September 7-10 as part of Cartwheel Foundation’s post-Typhoon Yolanda recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The four-day workshop was moderated by psychotherapist Dr. Carmen “Titay” B. La Vina, Cartwheel Executive Director Pia Ortiz-Luis, Education […]
Assessment and Stakeholders' Meetings for Education Program in Sinakungan
On April 16-27, 2015, Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (CFI) Team members – Programs Officer Celia Jurado and Education Coordinator Bricks Sintaon — travelled to Butuan City and Barangay Sinakungan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur to touch base with the Higaonon tribe as partnership continues for the implementation of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) Program in […]
Ten YIP college grantees graduate from Pamulaan
Ten college grantees from ethnic groups all over the Philippines under the Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (CFI) graduated with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)-Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education in Mintal, Davao on March 31, 2015. Their batch boasts of 33 […]
Teachers’ Training and Profiling Workshop for Angiskul ma Bangka (“Classes in Bancas”) Program in Zamboanga
In the week of January 20-24, 2015, team members of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (CFI) again visited Zamboanga to conduct training sessions with partner teachers, and culture and values profiling with Bajau community members of Barangay Mampang as participants. CFI Education Coordinator Bricks Sintaon facilitated the teachers’ training sessions at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU). […]
Cartwheel receives Best Practices Award from UNESCO
For the program on “Early Childhood and Elementary Education for Indigenous Learners” of the Higaonon community in Sinakungan, Agusan del Sur, the Education for International Understanding (EIU) Best Practices Award was given to Bricks Sintaon, education coordinator of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. Representatives from UNESCO-Asia Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) Wonjin Lim and […]
Midyear Program Assessment in Sinakungan
Last November 4-11, 2014, midyear assessment meetings were facilitated by Cartwheel team members for the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program of the Higaonon learners from Sinakungan, Agusan del Sur. Programs Officer Celia Jurado and Education Coordinator Bricks Sintaon, together with Community Organizer Kevin Salicona, gathered the community members and teachers in open discussions to […]
Partners' Meeting and Site Visit for Angiskul Ma Bangka in Zamboanga
Cartwheel team members visited the newest partner area of Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga last November 17-19, 2014 to check on the Angiskul Ma Bangka alternative education program after its launch in October 2014. Pia Ortiz-Luis (Executive Director), Celia Jurado (Programs Officer), Bricks Sintaon (Education Coordinator), and Veroche Tarabi (Programs Consultant) engaged with members of Cartwheel’s local […]
Cartwheel Christmas Postcards 2014
The newest collection of Cartwheel Christmas Cards are out! Featuring indigenous learners from our partner communities in Bukidnon, Lucena, Agusan del Norte, Palawan, and Davao — these are sure to remind you and your loved ones of the countless reasons we joyfully celebrate the Yuletide season. For the card catalog and price list, click on […]