Ten Foundations

Schoolbags that are changing lives in the Philippines. "PAGASA" a Filipino word that means hope, by buying these bags you are bringing hope to many people living in poverty.

Schoolbags made by the women of Ten Foundations livelihood programme.

TEN Foundations is a non-religious Charity, we are not affiliated or associated with any Church or Religious Organization, we help and welcome people from any Faith or none, any race or colour, with love and compassion.

We are committed to reducing poverty and building a positive future for the children and adults we work with. Our work revolves around two core development areas: livelihood and educational programmes.

We believe in the proverb, ’Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. ’ We think of sustainability. If we only prepare food for them, it is very exhausting and draining to our energy and resources. But on this initiative we can generate income for them and for other programmes.

To reach a wider market for the products made in the livelihood centres, TEN Foundations opened a café and gift shop in Belfast, Ireland last June. Here, they sell bags and other Philippine products made from recycled and environment-friendly materials like tetra packs, crisp packs, rice, straws, etc