• 1,343

    Number of trees and bamboos planted

  • >500

    Beneficiaries of Mission from the Heart

  • 368

    Beneficiaries of social service assistance

  • 40

    Number of program partners

Protecting What Matters

Indigenous communities serve as environmental stewards and community wellness advocates, protecting biodiversity, marine resources, and forest ecosystems while coordinating health services, civic empowerment, and cultural celebrations through traditional knowledge systems developed over centuries.

Environmental champions, fishing community leaders, youth conservation groups, community health workers, and local organizers guide protection and empowerment initiatives that combine ancestral ecological and healing knowledge with contemporary conservation science and civic engagement strategies. Our foundation stands with these community leaders as they safeguard the natural and cultural heritage, strengthen community wellness systems, and build civic participation that sustains community life and self-determination for future generations.

  • Tree Planting and Monitoring

    Empowering community environmental champions as they lead tree planting initiatives guided by traditional forest management knowledge, establishing monitoring systems that track both ecological health and cultural connections to restored forest areas.

  • Community Forest Restoration Initiative

    Partnering with traditional knowledge keepers and environmental groups as they establish native tree nurseries and restoration projects that combine ancestral forest management practices with climate adaptation strategies, rebuilding degraded areas with indigenous species.

  • Biodiversity Information and Education Campaign

    Supporting environmental youth champions as they design and lead biodiversity education campaigns that blend traditional ecological knowledge from community elders with contemporary conservation science, strengthening understanding of local ecosystems and species protection among peers and community members.

  • Marine Stewardship and Coastal Protection

    Standing with fishing communities and coastal residents as they lead marine protection efforts that combine traditional coastal management practices with contemporary conservation strategies, maintaining healthy shorelines and marine resources essential for community livelihoods.

  • Creative Environmental Expression and Education

    Support young artists and environmental advocates as they create murals, posters, and community art projects that express traditional ecological values and contemporary environmental awareness through culturally meaningful artistic expression.

Gabay Kalusugan

This program enhances healthcare access and wellness education across South Palawan communities.

Initiatives under this program are supplemented by community-specific wellness activities, creating a comprehensive health ecosystem that addresses both immediate healthcare needs and preventive education to foster overall community wellbeing.

Gabay Kaagapay

This program addresses critical social service gaps through targeted assistance initiatives in South Palawan.

  • Mobile Birth Certificate Registration
  • Land Transportation registration assistance
  • Relief Operations
  • Cultural initiatives

These diverse services share a common goal: to remove bureaucratic barriers and provide practical support that strengthens community resilience and self-sufficiency.

  • Mobile Birth Certificates Assistance

    Partnering with Indigenous community leaders and local organizers as they facilitate access to birth certificates and identity documentation that enables community members to claim their full rights as citizens while maintaining cultural identity and connection to ancestral communities.

  • Driver License Assistance & Mobile Registration

    Coordinating with community organizers and local leaders to facilitate mobile government services that connect community members with essential civic documents and services, supporting community-identified priorities for increased civic participation and access to government programs.

  • Christmas Gift Giving

    Joining community celebrations and seasonal gatherings that strengthen social bonds, honor cultural traditions, and demonstrate solidarity with families during important cultural moments, supporting community-organized festivities that reinforce collective identity and mutual care.

  • Internship (Community Organizing)

    Mentoring emerging social work professionals as they learn community organizing approaches from experienced local leaders, contributing to ongoing community development initiatives while developing culturally grounded practice skills that serve Indigenous and rural communities effectively.

  • Relief Operations

    Coordinating immediate assistance and support to affected communities during natural disasters and emergencies.

  • Cultural Initiatives

    Supporting Tribal War games and other cultural activities in South Palawan to preserve Indigenous heritage through traditional competitions and celebrations.