We are proud to announce the Grant Contract Signing Ceremony between the Embassy of Japan and Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc.! Through the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), this significant partnership will pave the way for the construction of a new three-story community center dedicated to supporting children and youth in Cebu City.
This state-of-the-art facility will provide a safe and welcoming space for Bidlisiw Foundation’s vital programs. It is designed to foster support, recovery, and hope for families in low-income communities, ensuring a brighter and more secure future for Cebu’s next generation.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Embassy of Japan, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and all the other partners who honored us with their presence and shared their uplifting messages during the ceremony.
On 31 October 2024, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya signed two grant contracts under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) *1 at his official residence in Makati. The ceremony was graced by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar. The total grant amount of USD 223,997 (approximately PHP 12.8 million) *2 will fund the construction of a one-story six-classroom elementary school building and a community center for children and youth.
Leading the ceremony, Ambassador ENDO reaffirmed Japan’s commitment as a trusted partner of the Philippines based on mutual respect and common goals. He also took the opportunity to highlight the
The Project for the Construction of Community Center for Children and Youth in Cebu City
- Proponent: Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc.
- Grant Amount: USD 145,730 (PHP 8,328,490)
- Overview: Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. provides psychological care, health education and vocational training to low-income families living in Cebu and Mandaue City, particularly children, adolescents and their family members who are vulnerable or victims of sex- or drug-related crimes. Their 40-year-old facility in Cebu is severely dilapidated, and most of their programs are currently conducted at rented spaces in restaurants and other commercial establishments. In such an environment, it is difficult for the Foundation to adequately protect the privacy of participants and to reach out to more children and young people. Through the GGP, Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. will construct a new program facility in Cebu City, where they can provide needed support to low-income communities in a safe, relevant and accessible environment.
Together, we are taking a significant step towards creating a stronger, safer, and more supportive environment for our children and youth. Let’s continue to #LiveHopeShare and make meaningful impacts in our communities!
Source Link:
https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01676.html
