Stories of Impact

Helbert “Hil” Pamat is a registered Tagakolu teacher and is known as one of the most passionate and creative educators among his peers. For over 10 years, he has dedicated his life to teaching his community at the Malita Tagakaulo Mission, ensuring that his pupils receive quality, relevant, and culture-based education at the IP School Lebleb. Since 2021, Hil’s salary and ongoing training have been supported by Assisi’s PIP-IP education program. Before the establishment of the

We would not be where we are today without the individuals and organizations that have journeyed with us through the years. You, the Assisi Development Foundation, are among those who have stood by us, and for that, we extend our deepest and endless gratitude—especially to Ma’am Viel and Sir Ben. For over a decade, you have walked with us, strengthening our resolve to dream not just for ourselves but for our entire community. Through your support, we claimed our ancestral dom

In 1998, a water system was constructed in Sitio Sanggaya, Barangay Baylanan, in the Municipality of Talakag, Bukidnon. However, by 2000, the community had begun to grow, and during a prolonged drought, residents struggled to meet their daily water needs. “We had to fetch water at midnight, fearing there wouldn’t be enough for our household,” resident Violita Samontao said. During this drought, the community resorted to fetching water from Kipang-ol, the nearest available sou

In 2021, Assisi Development Foundation (ADF) was introduced to us through an orientation meeting with our local chief executive, department heads, and local partners. During the meeting, we learned that ADF is a social development organization focused on supporting poor and vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous Peoples (IPs). Before ADF’s involvement, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Madalag did not have any specific programs or projects for IP communities, and the

As a former Assisi scholar and now a partner in implementing Assisi Development Foundation Inc. (ADFI) programs at the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk (AVT), I am deeply grateful for this remarkable institution. My journey reminds me of the words of St. Francis of Assisi: “You should never praise anyone until you see how he turns out in the end.” ADFI’s scholarship support during its partnership with the International Association for Transformation (IAT) played a crucial role in