OUR STORY
GHFI Empowers Indigenous and Marginalized Students Through Education
Green Heart Foundation demonstrated its commitment to inclusive education this Christmas season by extending vital support to underserved communities at Santa Praxedes National High School (SPHS). The foundation awarded comprehensive scholarship grants to 30 carefully selected students, primarily focusing on Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and those from marginalized backgrounds.
In a significant move towards educational equity, Captain Renel C. Ramos, representing Green Heart Foundation, presented a donation of 100,000 pesos to SPHS. This funding covers two years of miscellaneous fees for scholars who meet the foundation’s stringent qualification criteria, ensuring that support reaches those who need it most while recognizing academic merit and determination.
The foundation’s selection process specifically prioritizes:
Students from Indigenous communities preserving their cultural heritage
Youth from marginalized and economically challenged backgrounds
Academically promising students who demonstrate potential despite socioeconomic barriers
The foundation’s participation in the school’s Christmas program served multiple purposes beyond the monetary contribution:
Official implementation of their scholarship program targeting disadvantaged youth
Distribution of special gifts to uplift the student community
Active engagement in the school’s Christmas celebrations, fostering a sense of unity
Under the leadership of Principal Mrs. Rebecca Caliva, SPHS warmly welcomed the foundation’s initiative. The remaining funds will be strategically utilized to expand the Green Heart program within the school’s jurisdiction, promising to reach more indigenous and marginalized students in the future.
This targeted educational support by Green Heart Foundation represents more than just financial assistance – it’s an investment in preserving cultural heritage while opening doors of opportunity for students who might otherwise face significant barriers to education. By specifically focusing on indigenous peoples and marginalized groups, the foundation is actively working to create a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape in the community.
Activity
Rain fell on the morning of Santa Praxedes National High School’s Christmas program, but inside the gymnasium, hope was shining bright. Green Heart Foundation arrived to fulfill an important promise – educational support for thirty deserving students from marginalized communities and Indigenous Peoples groups.
The ceremony unfolded smoothly as GHFI representative presented the foundation’s scholarship grants, which covered two years of miscellaneous fees for the selected scholars. One by one, thirty students stepped forward to be recognized, each representing dreams made possible through educational support.
Principal Rebecca Caliva and the SPHS community warmly welcomed the foundation’s initiative. After the ceremony, everyone gathered in the faculty office for lunch, celebrating not just Christmas, but a partnership that opens new doors for deserving students. From morning until lunchtime, this event showed how the gift of education can truly change lives.
Volunteers
Renel Ramos
Joseph Deo Failogna
Rodolfo “Bing” Suarez
Lito Agustin
Recipients
Santa Praxedes National High School
Funds and Resources
Ramos Family=Php 100,000 plus logistics
Recognition
Ramos Family
Volunteers
What went well
The event successfully supported 30 students, providing them with two-year miscellaneous fee assistance. Students felt recognized, motivated, and supported in their educational journey. The ceremony effectively communicated the Green Heart Foundation’s commitment to empowering students through financial support.
What went wrong
NA
What we learned
We learned that the Green Heart Foundation’s program deeply touched the school community, with both parents and school administration showing their appreciation through a certificate. What stood out most was the remarkable support from the non-recipient students, who spontaneously expressed their solidarity through enthusiastic singing, dancing, and chanting during the Christmas celebration. Their genuine and energetic participation highlighted how the program fostered unity beyond just helping its direct beneficiaries.
What we will improve next time
Green Heart Foundation is seeking more support so that the scholarship grant can be extended to one student at a time for college.