About the Organization
Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. was established in March 1989 as a social development non-government agency that operates in Region 6 and Region 7. It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 15, 1989.
Started by 8 women together with InterAide, a French NGO, they gave the name “Bidlisiw” an old Visayan term for rays of the rising sun which symbolizes hope. Only in 1994 up to present when Bidlisiw became a Filipino-managed NGO.
Bidlisiw’s development work focuses on helping the poor families, particularly the informal settlers and families with children in need of special protection. This is in coordination with Local Government Units, concerned government agencies, other non-government organizations and target groups/communities for wider impact and support. With trained and committed staff and workers it has implemented and successfully completed various programs/projects on healing, recovery and reintegration as well as health, education, technical-vocational training and livelihood. Bidlisiw maintains activity and learning centers in the target communities where area-based activities are held for cost-efficiency and accessibility to target participants/groups.
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Witnessing the Impact Through Immersion
Aiming to showcase the organization’s flagship programs and provide a firsthand experience of the work Bidlisiw does in the community, Bidlisiw Foundation recently held an
Safety for Children and their Rights Online
The Safety for Children and their Rights onLine (SCROL) Project has been successfully launched last February 17 and 20, 2023. The project launching was conducted
Together for a Better and Safer Internet
Bidlisiw Foundation joins the celebration of the 20th Safer Internet Day, a global event dedicated to creating a safer online world for everyone. In promoting
Through the Years of Partnership: Consuelo Foundation
Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. started a partnership with Consuelo Foundation in June 2018 because the organization’s vision and mission are aligned with each other. Bidlisiw presented
A Celebration of Life : Ma’am Irene Yusingco
Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. remembers and celebrates the life of one of the most important members of the family, Ma’am Irene Yusingco. She was an accountant
Mindfulness and Care Kits for the Kids
Three hundred fifty children received Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support Services (MHPSS) and care kits. This activity was supported by Caritas Germany, the Peer Support
Safety for Children and their Rights Online
The Safety for Children and their Rights onLine (SCROL) Project has been successfully launched last February 17 and 20, 2023. The project launching was conducted
Together for a Better and Safer Internet
Bidlisiw Foundation joins the celebration of the 20th Safer Internet Day, a global event dedicated to creating a safer online world for everyone. In promoting
Through the Years of Partnership: Consuelo Foundation
Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. started a partnership with Consuelo Foundation in June 2018 because the organization’s vision and mission are aligned with each other. Bidlisiw presented
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The Foundation was founded by Philippe Guichandut, a representative of InterAide, a French agency. It was started by 8 women together with InterAide, a French NGO; they gave the name “Bidlisiw” an old visayan term for rays of the rising sun which symbolizes hope. Only in 1994 up to present when Bidlisiw became a Filipino-managed NGO.