What dreams may come

It is possible to rise from poverty and hopelessness, break through life's multi-level challenges and fulfill one's dreams. This is the experience that echoes in the story of each CFFI scholar.

Scholars have something in common - a positive self-image, a dream to succeed in life, determination, initiative, openness to learning and compassion for the poor. The CFFI scholarship program provides life skills and motivational, personal and team effectiveness seminars, as well as special trainings like English proficiency. It also provides community support services, sustainable livelihood program for women, agricultural education and technical assistance, environment and proper waste management.

Charity First Foundation (CFFI) was founded by successful Tsinoys wanting to share their blessings in a way that impacts on economically-challenged but deserving young people. Their efforts have resulted in a bountiful harvest of 400 alumni, 22 of whom graduated with cum laude honors.

Among the core values that the formation program emphasizes are harmony, honesty, humility and helpfulness or what is known as the 4Hs.