The sharp rise in the cost of living in the Philippines means that families are having a harder time providing for their most basis needs.
Mother’s Livelihood Programme
Our livelihood programme started in 2005 for mothers who were either widowed, single, senior, or whose husbands were unable to work. Together, with these beautiful mothers we learnt how to make the most stunning products by using recycled ring pulls from canned drinks. Since 2005 these products have kept hundreds of mothers in work. The mothers run a savings plan called Women of Worth and save money each month. At the end of the year they divide the money between them and start a supplementary business which then enables them to work part time with us and we can employ and train another batch of vulnerable mothers from the community.
It is a wonderful project and we are proud that we have been able to sustain it for 18 years thanks to all our supporters and wholesale clients who purchase their handmade products.
Shoe Making Program
We are manufacturing rubber boots, slippers, sandals and school shoes from aeroplane tyres and the inner tube of truck tyres.
Body and belt bags, and eye glass covers from the inner tube from truck tyre add to our range of upcycled products.
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- Body Bag
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- Belt Bag
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- Eye Glass Cover
Shoe Making Training
We provide training for those who want to learn how to make shoes and belts and accessories from the recycled materials and on completion of their training are given a Certificate and Starter Kit so that they can start earning from shoe repairs.
Business Start-Up Loans 
Families who are struggling to earn an income are assessed by our social workers and recommended to attend our business skills training and apply for a small loan to help families earn their own money. If you wish to donate please contact us on info@upskillsfoun dation.org or donate with our link.
We truly appreciate our supporters, without YOU we cannot help our incredible beneficiaries.
