Stories
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Plastic to Progress: How BASECO’s Solo Parents Are Turning Trash into Triumph
In the heart of Manila, where the Pasig River meets Manila Bay, lies a community that embodies both struggle and …
Beyond Survival: Widows & Single Mothers Taking Charge of Their Lives
In the face of unimaginable hardships, single mothers and widows in the Philippines have emerged as the epitome of resilience …
Microbusinesses, Big Impact: Providing Livelihood to Poor Families in Bamban, Tarlac
Meriel Rejono, a 19-year-old housewife and mother of two, never imagined that a simple act of kindness could transform her …
Pedaling Towards Progress: Tarlac Women Find Empowerment on Wheels
In the heart of Tarlac, a province known for its vast rice and sugarcane plantations, lies a small rural village …
Amplifying the heroes of Filipino communities
This article was originally published at Manila Time’s the Sunday Times Magazine last April 4,2024. Written by Carla Bianca Ravanes-Higham. …
Igniting Empowerment: The Ayta Tribe’s Journey Towards Sustainable Change
Empowerment is a core principle of Pure Bayanihan. By providing people with the opportunity, tools, and resources they need to …
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