Special Day, Special Life
by Steven Muncy, Executive Director Lulu Pablo’s three-year battle with cancer ended in early February 2019, about six months before her 75th birthday. So, on this 27th day of July and all future, we will . . .
CFSI Remembers Sheila Platt
We remember, and thank, Sheila Platt. Manila, Philippines Sheila Platt was -- and will forever remain -- an important part of the history, as well as the success, of CFSI. Beginning shortly after arriving in . . .
Inspired by Field Visits
Field visits are important for many reasons. They provide the opportunity to hear directly from those we are trying to help, as well as the opportunity to learn more from colleagues — many of whom . . .
A day to celebrate, a day to remember
Today is a day to celebrate, a day to remember. Mark this day in your calendar, mark this day in your heart. At 16:00 this afternoon, 27 March 2014, the Peace Panels of the Government . . .
Still alive and kicking
Several men were taking a few moments to rest after hours of back-breaking work, picking through the rubble of their destroyed homes in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) had destroyed everything . . .
Brewing in Viet Nam
To make really good Vietnamese coffee, one must be both focused and patient. Pour some boiling water into an individual strainer containing ground coffee and sitting atop a cup, then cover. Wait a few moments, . . .
Golden Opportunity
“We will be celebrating our golden wedding anniversary—50 years as a married couple—on 29 April. We want to use this occasion to help the people affected by the disaster in Iligan City. Is this possible?” . . .
Thanks, and thanks again.
Welcome to the enhanced CFSI website! Long in the making, it represents a significant step forward vis-à-vis CFSI’s commitment to greater engagement with, as well as accountability to, its various publics. Over the next couple . . .