Surpassing hardships for children’s dreams
As a mother, Jainab Abilani wants nothing but a bright future for her children. She and her husband find ways to put their children to school because they see education as the key to . . .
Executive Director named 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee
Dr. Steven Muncy was named one of the awardees of the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia's premier prize and highest honor. Please watch below the Presentation Ceremonies held on 30 November 2021. Dr. . . .
63rd Ramon Magsaysay Award Virtual Presentation Ceremonies
CFSI Executive Director Steven Muncy is one of the five laureates formally awarded during the 63rd Ramon Magsaysay Award Presentation Ceremonies. He was recognized for his "unshakable belief in the goodness of man that . . .
Steven Muncy’s lecture for the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award
As one of the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees, CFSI Executive Director Steven Muncy delivered a virtual lecture entitled “Rebuilding Lives: Partnerships for Humanitarian, Development, and Peace” on 17 November 2021. The virtual event forms . . .
Redefining children’s fate with education
Nina Jadi, 38, only reached Grade 3. Now that her daughter Shella is on the same grade level, Nina sees to it that Shella will get all the support she needs. “As a mother, . . .
CFSI at 40
For 40 years, CFSI has been working in the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding arenas in the Asia and the Pacific region to rebuild lives. Watch the video below to know more about our work. . . .
Invitation to Steven Muncy’s Lecture for the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Come join us on 17 November at 2:00 PM (Manila Time) and hear from those directly affected by armed conflict and peacebuilding efforts. Watch the invitation below to know more details. Steven Muncy's free . . .
A mother’s dream for her daughter
Women, particularly mothers and girls, are the most affected by the global crisis of pandemic that caused community lockdowns, job loss, and change in the educational system. Stay-at-home mothers who previously engaged in on-call . . .
Rebuilding lives through peace and psychosocial support
The story was originally published on Page 38 of Task Force Bangon Marawi 1st Semester Magazine. Saripa Abdullah, 66, is a survivor. In the past decade, she both survived the five-month battle in Marawi . . .
The power of words to catalyze change
Meranaw is the language of the Indigenous Peoples group of Meranaw who are mostly residing in Marawi City and the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte in Mindanao, Philippines. Many beneficiaries . . .