The
Balik-Hanapbuhay Program, literally translated as "Back to
Work", seeks to provide families of street children with
livelihood opportunities and sustainable income.
Believing that
teaching them how to "fish" is more valuable than giving them
the fish, the He Cares Foundation has held a variety of skills
training workshops for the children and parents alike.
Over the years,
many volunteers have unselfishly shared their skills and taught
various crafts in the Center. Among the skills which have been
taught are: silk-screening, jewelry-making, sewing, welding,
crochet, wood-working and others.
The Foundation
also coordinates with buyers and occasionally participates in
bazaars and gift fairs to help market the products which have
been made by the families of the street children.
Ways to Help
There are many
ways you can help in the livelihood program of the He Cares
Foundation.
You may make
a
donation to fund the program's activities.
You may
donate supplies and equipment which will be helpful for
livelihood projects.
If you have
contacts with suppliers of equipment and materials for
livelihood projects, you can help us by soliciting and
coordinating donations of their products.
You may help
us get donations from corporate sponsors.
You may
volunteer to share your knowledge and skills to
children, young adults and their families.
You
can support the livelihood program by purchasing and
promoting products and services from the He Cares workshop!
Purchase our beadwork jewelry, distributed by
Papemelroti.
In whatever way you help, you can make a difference in the lives
of the street children.
