Donors’ Forum

The Association of Foundation (AF) host-ed a Donors’ Forum last March 16, 2017 beginning at 1:00 pm at their AF Office lo-cated on the 11/F Aurora Tower, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City.

Joining the activity were Executive Direc-tors of three (3) of the largest local funding institutions namely, Atty. Onggin Canivel of the Philippine Tropical Forest Conser-vation Foundation, Inc.(PTFCF). Mr. Jay Lacsamana of the Foundation for a Sus-tainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), and Mr. Bob-

Rotary Club of Makati Awards

Last June 27, 2017, The Rotary Club of Makati held its Club Awards celebra-tion to honor Rotarians, Directors, and Chairpersons of various projects including Representatives of Service Projects Partners.

Presidents David Ackermann highlighted the achievements of the club which won a twin award, Most Outstanding Club for District 3830 and Most Outstanding President of the District. This twin award was achieved some fourteen (14) years ago.

Chairman & President Mundy Gonzalez of Stepping Stone received a Life-

In everything we do, we must put our heart and soul in all our efforts. While we cannot solve the world’s problems, we can help in our own small way.

Just like President Ramon Magsaysay, the “greatness of spirit” is in everyone as long as we have love for others, compassion to serve and above all, a selfless attitude.

We thank our Board of Trustees, our Board of Advisors, the countlessindividuals and institutions who quietly help us in this cause.

They all have that “greatness of Spirit”.

Dayal NandwaniExecutive Director

Dayal NandwaniExecutive DirectorStepping Stone

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The Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2017Part I

MESSAGE BOARD

29 September 2017

IN RECOGNITION OF GREATNESS OF SPIRIT SHOWN IN SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF ASIA

Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957) was the third president of the Republic of the Philippines. His life had impact not only in his country but on many people in many lands. He was one of the outstanding leaders of his time.

Ramon Magsaysay commanded the admiration, respect and affection of people because he was a simple, humble man; because he cared for all people as individuals and believed in their dignity and importance; and because he had the courage of his convictions. His objectives was to improve the lot of his fellow Filipinos and he approached the task with selfless devotion. He was convinced that

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government, to last and to be sound, must have integrity and reflect the will of the people.

A man of greatness of spirit, he saw his fellow human being born with the right to live in liberty and happiness. He angered at injustice and violation of high principles. He worked to build a nation-a world-in which were free and lived with honor and in peace with one another.

The world is richer and better because RamonMagsaysay lived. His spirit continues to be an inspiration. He exemplifies the highest type of leadership, and as such is a source of strength and confidence to people everywhere who are sincerely concerned about the well-being of their fellow citizens.

After Magsaysay’s death in an air crash in 1957, the RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD was established to give recognition to those ideals which distinguished his life and courageous service that he rendered to the people. The Award honors individuals and organizationswhose contributions have enhanced this creative tradition of transformative leadership and selfless service to the peoples of Asia.

Spanning more than five decades since the Award’s creation, 324 Ramon Magsaysay laureates have worked on a wide range of economic, social and political issues within changing historical contexts of their vastly different Asian societies. Yet, they all share one clear and defining characteristics: Magsaysay awardees have all been, and continue to be, successful builders of what Asia has become today.

The roster of Magsaysay awardees includes social, political, and moral leaders who have independence movement; established, restored, or strengthened democratic institution; and reformed inept government systems. Other awardees have modernized their post-war economies; preserved and promoted indigenous cultures; and pioneered in setting up basic human services programs in health, education, housing, and social welfare especially for the poor and marginalized.

As scientists and doctors many Magsaysay Awardees have revolutionized agricultural production; led breakthroughs in disease control, cancer treatment; pioneered improvements in promoting maternal healthand child survival. As public intellectuals, other awardees have shaped public policy and discourage towards environmental protection, promoting human

rights, religious tolerance, the empowerment of women, and participative development. Still others have worked tirelessly and against great odds to save lives at risk from social stigma, uncontrolled pandemics, protracted government neglect and unabated corruption, civil wars, pervasive ignorance, and the abuse of shared natural resources like water and forests and air.

There are also Magsaysay awardees who, by the power of their pen or their artistic works, have awakened the science of their societies to address urgent social ills.

All these transformative solutions of the Magsaysay laurates have helped to build an Asia that stronger than it was when the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) initiated the Magsaysay Award in 1957. While Asia is now at the forefront of global growth, many of its teeming millions continue to confront seemingly intractable poverty, stark inequities, and an increasingly threatened natural environment.

Since 2011, the impact of the Magsaysay Award has expanded, through the creation of the RAMON MAGSAYSAY TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RMTLI). The Institute is a unique enterprise that systematically connects Magsaysay laureates and their leadership contributions to other leader Asia-and beyond-bringing together both their shared passions and their successful, inclusive solutions in ways that will better address the region’s age-old problems, as well as the challenges spawned by Asia’s economic progress itself.

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Startek Uniform Donation

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Startek Philippines donated funds to purchase uniforms for this school year 2017-2018.

Uniforms for all Teachers, Admin Staff, Students in all levels and Physical Education (PE) sets for weekly use, were meticulously purchased, embroidered and labeled.

Thanks to Startek Philippines everyone now comes in proper uniform.

Monday - Fuchsia“Start the week with the

high-energy you, while teaching the way children learn”

Tuesday - Maize Yellow“When you teach

the way children learn, you make a difference”

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Wednesday - Heather Gray“Be neutral. Keep everything

on balance especially between physical exhaustion and strength of the mind.” (you are to accomplish 3 days of work)

Thursday - Baby Pink“Awareness that will lead you to Acceptance

Our duty is not only to impart skills and knowledge, but also to share ourselves to our kids and to our parents - it will

create harmony -because of our values”

Friday - Avocado Green “Our life as teachers, agents of education

and change, makes us happy and content. Each day is stressful, tiring, yet challenging and fulfilling. See... we make it easy with hard work and learning. This kind of self you have

you ought to share with others.”

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