Stories of Impact

The Local Government Unit of Botolan wholeheartedly recognizes and appreciates the invaluable contributions of the Assisi Development Foundation, Inc. (ADFI) to our municipality, particularly in advancing land and livelihood (L&L) initiatives in the eastern barangays. Every program has been carefully tailored to address the specific needs and aspirations of our communities. This inclusive approach, built on extensive consultations and dialogues with diverse tribal clans and f

After nearly four years with the Assisi Development Foundation (ADF), I have witnessed firsthand its profound impact on the growth of indigenous leaders and their communities in Himamaylan City. As a Community Facilitator for the Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples (PIP) Program, a collaboration between ADF and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Himamaylan, I have seen remarkable transformation in the lives of many community members. Before the PIP Program, many indigenous l

Since becoming the Director of Tugdaan Mangyan Center in 1997, I have been blessed to receive guidance and support from Assisi Development Foundation (ADF) in our mission to uplift the lives of the Mangyan communities in Paitan and surrounding areas. ADF has supported our work over the years, and in the last three years, through the Partnership with Indigenous Peoples Program, its assistance has intensified. This program aims to improve the lives of the Mangyan communities, n

SAILING TOWARDS A HEALTHIER FUTURE In the heart of the Philippines, where waters connect countless islands, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation (YBH) has long been steering children in marginalized communities toward brighter futures. Our mission has always been clear: to ensure that no Filipino child is left behind, especially in education. But we recognize that learning begins long before a child enters the classroom—it starts with proper nourishment, the foundation of both

Annamarie Lasola of Barangay Tawagan Sur in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur has witnessed the positive impact of the Hapag-Asa Integrated Feeding Program on her family. Her twin children, Renzel and RenZet, born on August 23, 2019, were four years old when the program began. At the time, both children had significantly low height and weight for their age and often appeared lethargic. They struggled with basic school activities, such as identifying colors and engaging in clas