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THE Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. is currently implementing its Alternative Learning System (ALS) program for the out-of-school children in the 13 barangays in Metro Cebu in partnership with Cebu Normal University (CNU).
The program aims to promote entrepreneurial development among the beneficiaries.
The foundation also has programs that will protect the children from commercial and sexual exploitation as well as help them withdraw from the illegal trade, including drug abuse.
Elmer Corsiga, one of the teacher volunteers from CNU, said “Teaching these underprivileged children is an honor for me to share what I have learned.”
“Teaching them is challenging due to their behavior that sometimes causes us pressures, anxieties and discouragement. But at the end of the day it is always self-fulfilling,” he added.
The foundation was established by French national Philippe Guichandut in March 1989 in Cebu City as a non-government social development agency. It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commision on Sept. 15, 1989.
In March 2007, Bidlisiw implemented in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue the community-based STI/HIV/AIDS prevention program to provide the children peer support, group building, group therapy sessions, health, recreational and transition education activities, learning and family counseling sessions, intensive family follow-up and self and wage employment opportunities.
“At Bidlisiw, we respect the decision of the children. We are not forcing them to become our beneficiaries. We just want to help them but if they deny our help, we won’t stop offering them again and again,” Benuza said.
The foundation also helped the victims of fire that struck barangay Mantuyong, Mandaue City last year by rebuilding their houses, reestablishing their livelihood activities and providing them the necessary clothing as well as educational assistance to the children of fire victims.
“This is not just fate, this is not destiny. This is now a choice,” said Pamela Uy, a program coordinator who has been serving the foundation for the past ten years.
