We were honored to have three distinguished non-profit organizations share their stories, strategies, and successes. Each speaker provided a unique perspective on their organization’s mission and the innovative approaches they use to make a tangible impact.

1. CartWheel Foundation: Exists to empower Indigenous Peoples’ communities by harnessing self-sustaining capacities through culturally relevant education. Rainey discussed their efforts to bridge the educational gap in these communities. The presentation highlighted success stories and showcased how access to quality education can transform lives.

2. ACTED PH:  ACTED possesses a strong expertise in the response to natural disasters, i.e. distribution of emergency kits including water, food, shelter and hygiene, and with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of shelter and wash infrastructures, including in IDP camps. They also engage in the support to social cohesion and sustainable peace, and intervenes with capacity building of local organizations, promotion of inter-religious and inter-community dialogue, training of media practitioners, and organization of Quick Impact Projects to prevent conflict and mainstream tolerance and non-discrimination. 

3. Kids Who Farm: Equips the Filipino youth with knowledge and skills in food production and makes green jobs available to them. It hopes to inspire the youth by making farming enjoyable and easy to learn. KWF came up with two key programs as a response to food insecurity, aging farmers, and insufficient resources in the country. The first one is Hyperlocal Food Network, which aims to establish youth-led community gardens and school micro-farms in Mindanao using urban agriculture methods while also making sure they are sustainably managed. It also focuses on raising the next-generation of farmers through capacity-building interventions and community involvement. 

One of the highlights of the webinar was the interactive Q&A session, where attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. Questions ranged from specific strategies for volunteer engagement to broader inquiries about the future of non-profit work. The speakers’ thoughtful responses provided deeper insights and practical advice for attendees.

The webinar concluded with a summary of key takeaways, emphasizing the collaborative spirit needed to drive social change. Participants were encouraged to:

• Get Involved: Explore volunteer opportunities with non-profit organizations to make a direct impact.
• Support Financially: Consider donating to non-profits to help sustain and expand their crucial programs.
• Raise Awareness: Use personal and professional networks and social media accounts to raise awareness about the causes and initiatives championed by non-profits.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event. The overwhelming positive feedback and active participation demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting non-profit organizations and their invaluable work.

For those who could not attend the live session or wish to revisit the content, a recording of the webinar is now available on our Facebook and Youtube page.