by ALKFI | Dec 11, 2024 | Education, News and Updates
For many of his years inside Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Jayvee carried an unspoken weight. He knew he wasn’t eligible for Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) just yet, and his path to earning a sentence reduction seemed distant. But when he volunteered to serve as...
by ALKFI | Dec 11, 2024 | Education
Teacher Ai, a 26-year-old PDL at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, never thought of herself as a teacher. She hadn’t completed college, let alone earned a degree in education. Her life had been one of hardships, wrong choices, and unfortunate events that led her to...
by Ronnabelle Bartolay | Nov 22, 2024 | Children’s Rights and Development, Disaster Risk Reduction and Response, Education, Environmental Stewardship, Livelihood and Social Entrepreneurship, News and Updates, Partnerships
“Nothing is more beautiful than our Mother Earth and everyone must take part in preserving it. Art is a fantastic tool to pass this message.” – Olivia d’Aboville French Filipino artist Olivia d’Aboville is a name that resonates in the world of textile art. With...
by ALKFI | Oct 21, 2024 | News and Updates, Partnerships
Like many Spanish colonized countries with a strong Catholic faith, Filipinos have adopted many traditions, such as attending “Misa de Gallo” or the midnight mass on Christmas eve. It’s no wonder Patricia “Patti” Ramos was inspired by the tradition...
by ALKFI | Oct 21, 2024 | Partnerships
The “ber” months are upon us. Even though Christmas is still a few months away, the Philippines has already begun counting down for the merriest festivities of the year. It’s no wonder award-winning illustrator and visual artist, Danielle...
