Building communities for progress in Mindanao
For over 30 years, CLAFI has empowered local communities through providing access to quality education and nurturing sustainable environments.
Our Work
We achieve our impact and results through various projects in Education, Environment, and other special areas of interest.
Notable Project Achievements
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700 hectares of forest cover increased
More than 700 hectares of forest cover increased in the Siguil and Kablacan watersheds in Maasim, Sarangani Province by directly involving 245 farmer-families in agroforestry.
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Paved the way for the revival of Flalok
Paved the way for the revival of Flalok, a Blaan art of storytelling through the Flalok Project funded by the USAID
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Helped increase literacy of Blaan learners
Helped increase literacy of Blaan learners by co-developing learning materials in the mother tongue
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Developed various culture-sensitive and culturally-adapted learning materials
Developed various culture-sensitive and culturally-adapted learning materials (Blaan, Tboli, Cebuano, Chavacano and Maguindanaon) integrated in DepEd classes
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Facilitated advocacy and awareness activities on child rights
Facilitated advocacy and awareness activities on child rights in families, schools and communities to ensure safe spaces for children
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Helped 39,000 non-readers
Helped improve the reading ability of more than 39,000 non-readers
Where we work
As the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the Alcantara Group, we have been supporting local communities in Mindanao since our founding in 1987.
- Sarangani Province
- General Santos City
- Iligan City
- Zamboanga City
- Davao City