Fundraising for:
WWF-Philippines

Marco Cuadrante is currently a junior in BS Management Engineering with a Minor in Sustainability at Ateneo de Manila University. He is extremely passionate about sustainable development, and personally resonate with the mission and advocacies of WWF-Philippines. It's because of this that he wants to begin the fundraiser "The Game Show for Good" to support and promote WWF's initiatives, primarily the Kabuhayan para sa mga Kababaihan and the Food Shed Farming Enterprise campaigns. Marco hopes to get people involved and excited about supporting these beneficiaries through the fundraiser, which will culminate in a game show to be livestreamed on social media.BeneficiaryMarco Cuadrante will be supporting a tuna fishing community (Sagnay community at Camarines Sur). In order to support the community, WWF-Philippines has held a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing. The women in the Sagnay community have participated in hands-on workshops to learn how to process tuna meat into products such as tuna longganisa, tuna burgers, and tuna nuggets. These trainings are meant to enable women to start their own small businesses and add value to the tuna caught in the area. However, despite the training, the women have not been able to make use of their new skills because of a lack of equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities.Each starter kit will be comprised of the following items:1. Utensils2. Knives3. Chopping board4. Frying pan5. Steamer6. Measuring spoons & cups7. Food processor8. Tongs9. Butane gas & stove10. Grammer weighing scale11. Mixing bowl12. Aluminum trays13. Colander14. Sealer15. Raw ingredients (e.g. vegetables, fish, seasonings)Access to the starter kits and management of the Ice Retailing Enterprise will be handled and monitored by the respective Tuna Fishers Association in each area. #TogetherWeCan  

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WWF-Philippines

Curtis "Xeno" Kornegay III is a kind-of self-directed, passionate conservationist who has always believed that humanity has a responsibility to do better for wildlife, specifically firstly for wildlife's sake and right to dignity rather than as a secondary outcome of a humanitarian initiative. He has always wanted to save the orangutan's tree, ever since he saw the video of the orangutan fighting the bulldozer, an image he never fails to forget. Mr. Curtis wants to be a part in taking a personal role to lead and inspire other average people to spread the message that "...we don't have to leave it to billionaires to save the animals; we have the power to help them ourselves." Sometimes, Curtis asks himself, "why do I have to help, why can't Bill Gates handle this?" and I imagine that orangutan asking me "Why can't you help me?"  He believes he does not have an answer for that, so he has been working very hard to do everything that he can to make a difference. Mr. Curtis knows that he can't do it all by himself, so he is trying to create opportunities to work with different individuals and to see if we can all do this together, then we cannot fail.BeneficiaryCurtis "Xeno" Kornegay III will be supporting a tuna fishing community (Tiwi community in Albay, Philippines). In order to support the community, WWF-Philippines has held a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing. The women in the Tiwi community have participated in hands-on workshops to learn how to process tuna meat into products such as tuna longganisa, tuna burgers, and tuna nuggets. These trainings are meant to enable women to start their own small businesses and add value to the tuna caught in the area. However, despite the training, the women have not been able to make use of their new skills because of a lack of equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities. Each starter kit will be comprised of the following items:1. Utensils2. Knives3. Chopping board4. Frying pan5. Steamer6. Measuring spoons & cups7. Food processor8. Tongs9. Butane gas & stove10. Grammer weighing scale11. Mixing bowl12. Aluminum trays13. Colander14. Sealer15. Raw ingredients (e.g. vegetables, fish, seasonings)Access to the starter kits and management of the Ice Retailing Enterprise will be handled and monitored by the respective Tuna Fishers Association in each area. #TogetherWeCan  

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WWF-Philippines

Loyola Film Circle is the premier film organization of Ateneo de Manila University. Founded in 1997, the organization envisions to establish and strengthen a film culture that upholds the art and aesthetics of cinema and promote film as a medium for social discourse and involvement. Our Vision We, the Loyola Film Circle, envision to establish and strengthen a film culture that upholds the art and aesthetics of cinema and promotes it as a medium for social discourse and involvement Our Mission We, the Loyola Film Circle, strive to advocate in the Ateneo artistic excellence and social discourse through film. As such, we strive to improve our members’ interaction with film in three facets — appreciation, production, and critique— while providing them with the opportunity to pursue and hone their particular competencies. With these, we intend to produce members aimed at contributing to the local film community, aiding in the formation of the nation, our culture and identity.BeneficiaryLoyola Film Circle will be supporting a tuna fishing community (Rizal community in Mindoro).  In order to support the community, WWF-Philippines has held a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing. The women in the Rizal community have participated in hands-on workshops to learn how to process tuna meat into products such as tuna longganisa, tuna burgers, and tuna nuggets. These trainings are meant to enable women to start their own small businesses and add value to the tuna caught in the area.However, despite the training, the women have not been able to make use of their new skills because of a lack of equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities. Each starter kit will be comprised of the following items:1. Utensils2. Knives3. Chopping board4. Frying pan5. Steamer6. Measuring spoons & cups7. Food processor8. Tongs9. Butane gas & stove10. Grammer weighing scale11. Mixing bowl12. Aluminum trays13. Colander14. Sealer15. Raw ingredients (e.g. vegetables, fish, seasonings)Access to the starter kits and management of the Ice Retailing Enterprise will be handled and monitored by the respective Tuna Fishers Association in each area.#TogetherWeCan  

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WWF-Philippines

Lagonoy Gulf and Mindoro Strait are major fishing grounds for artisanal fishers. WWF-Philippines has been working on two handline yellowfin tuna Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) in these areas since 2011 and has a deep and strong relationship with the local fishing communities. These communities have been involved in many WWF efforts on sustainable fishing practices, from initiatives to prevent post-harvest losses, to social enterprise development, to important innovations in seafood traceability. They have been true partners for sustainable fisheries, and model communities for responsible fishing practices.These FIPs are also part of the unit of assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and are the first in the Philippines to enter such a process. While these communities have made significant strides towards sustainable fisheries, they are still struggling under the effects of extreme weather events, such as typhoons, as well as the disruption of their supply chains due to COVID-19. In order to support these communities, WWF-Philippines has held a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing. 104 women in Lagonoy Gulf and 120 women in Mindoro Strait have participated in hands-on workshops to learn how to process tuna meat into products such as tuna longganisa, tuna burgers, and tuna nuggets. These trainings are meant to enable women to start their own small businesses and add value to the tuna caught in the area.However, despite the training, the women have not been able to make use of their new skills because of a lack of equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities. WWF-Philippines proposes the provision of 21 starter kits for each municipality involved in the FIPs (15 in Lagonoy Gulf and 6 in Mindoro Strait). Each starter kit will be comprised of the following items:1. Utensils2. Knives3. Chopping board4. Frying pan5. Steamer6. Measuring spoons & cups7. Food processor8. Tongs9. Butane gas & stove10. Grammer weighing scale11. Mixing bowl12. Aluminum trays13. Colander14. Sealer15. Raw ingredients (e.g. vegetables, fish, seasonings)Access to the starter kits and management of the Ice Retailing Enterprise will be handled and monitored by the respective Tuna Fishers Association in each area. Chef Reggie Aspiras support is helping WWF-Philippines provides a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing in 21 communities of Lagonoy Gulf and Mindoro Strait. With the generous support of our donors, these communities will receive equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities. #TogetherWeCan  

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Fundraising for:
WWF-Philippines

Kim Jongdae, better known by the name Chen, debuted as the main vocalist of one of the biggest K-Pop groups, EXO, in 2012. Apart from the group’s numerous hits like Growl, Overdose, Call Me Baby, and “Love Shot” among others, he has released original soundtrack (OST) songs — notably “Everytime” from Descendants of the Sun and “Best Luck” from It’s Okay, That’s Love — before debuting as a soloist in April 2019 with his first album, April and a Flower. Putting his influence and reach to good use, he has been consistently donating to organizations that would help the underprivileged particularly in his hometown, Siheung City in Gyeonggi province. These include Siheungsi Multicultural Family Support Center; Siheung 1% Fund, a non-profit organization where 1% of sharing can provide hope to the citizens residing in the city of Siheung; and Siheung Women’s Resources Development Center which launched their Youth Meets Entrepreneurship project — looking to assist adults between the ages of 18-39 who are interested in starting their own businesses.MissionAs he is turning 30 (Korean age, international age is 29) on September 21, we from Kim Jongdae Philippines would like to organize a simple way for EXO-Ls and Soongdingies not only from the Philippines but from all over the world to celebrate his upcoming birthday by continuing his good deeds on his behalf.VisionBeing able to provide people the help they need in living comfortably, just like how Chen wants to give comfort to people through his music.BeneficiaryLagonoy  Gulf in Bicol and  Mindoro  Strait are major fishing grounds for artisanal fishers.  WWF-Philippines has been working on two handline yellowfin tuna Fishery Improvement Projects  (FIPs) in these areas since 2011 and has a deep and strong relationship with the local fishing communities.   These FIPs are also part of the unit of assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)  certification and are the first in the Philippines to enter such a process. While these communities have made significant strides towards sustainable fisheries, they are still struggling under the effects of extreme weather events, such as typhoons, as well as the disruption of their supply chains due to COVID-19.   In order to support these communities, WWF-Philippines has held a series of training on tuna value-adding and processing. 104 women in Lagonoy Gulf and 120 women in Mindoro Strait have participated in hands-on workshops to learn how to process tuna meat into products such as tuna longganisa,  tuna burgers,  and tuna nuggets.  These trainings are meant to enable women to start their own small businesses and add value to the tuna caught in the area.   However, despite the training, the women have not been able to make use of their new skills because of a lack of equipment and resources to pursue these tuna processing activities. Just as Chen has donated to Siheung Women’s Resources Development Center to assist the youth from his hometown to start businesses, we can also provide the women of Lagonoy Gulf and Mindoro Strait the opportunity to put their training to good use and make a living for their families especially in these time of pandemic. With your donation, WWF-Philippines will be able to provide starter kits to the municipalities involved in the FIPs (15 in Lagonoy Gulf and 6 in Mindoro Strait). Each starter kit will consist of items such as utensils, knives, chopping board, frying pan, steamer, measuring spoons & cups, food processor, tongs, butane gas & stove, weighing scale, mixing bowl, aluminum trays, colander, sealer and raw ingredients (e.g. vegetables, fish, seasonings). These are challenging times—but we believe that by working together, we can make a difference for those who work tirelessly to #ChangeTheEnding for us and our planet every day. All around the country, there are Filipinos who dedicate their lives to keeping us and our families well-fed and protected. They are the backbone of our society. Let us give them the quality of life they deserve. Let’s support the lives of those who support ours. As we celebrate Chen’s day, let’s #MakeADaefference.  

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