Why we start by listening
Before a single peso moves, we sit down with the people who know the community best. Here is why “culture first” is the first rule of CJF Philippines.
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Why we start by listening
Before a single peso moves, we sit down with the people who know the community best. Here is why “culture first” is the first rule of CJF Philippines.
CJF Philippines Launches the Guiuan Resilience & Livelihoods Pilot
CJF Philippines is launching the Guiuan Resilience & Livelihoods Pilot in Eastern Samar, focused on food stabilization, livelihood repair for fisherfolk and farmers, solar micro-irrigation, and community-led mangrove restoration. We are not seeking donations. We are mobilizing volunteers, professionals, students, and community partners ready to serve on the ground. This is not charity. It is resilience built through action.
Youth Leadership in Action: Training the Next Generation in Manila
The Courtney Jordan Foundation in the Philippines is shaping the next generation of leaders in Manila by combining education, mentorship, and community action.By linking Asia and the United States, the foundation proves that empowering young people today creates stronger nations tomorrow.
A Heart for the Islands: Courtney Jordan Recognized Globally for Transformative Philanthropy in the Philippines and Beyond
Taguig | Iloilo | Davao | Tarlac We often associate philanthropy with headlines, one name stands out for the quiet, intentional way he transforms lives: Courtney…
Education Has No Age Limit: Empowering Filipinos Through Lifelong Learning
For 34-year-old Mark Angelo Reyes, waking up before dawn to begin work was a routine he accepted long ago. As the eldest of five siblings in…
Seeds of Recovery: How CJF Philippines Helps Small Entrepreneurs Bounce Back Stronger
When Typhoon Odette destroyed his sari-sari store, Jun Reyes thought his days as a small business owner were over. Today, his mobile fruit cart serves three…
From the Shore to the Storm: How Young Filipinos Are Leading Climate Resilience
Meet Miguel Santos, 22, whose journey from coastal fisherman’s son to community organizer exemplifies the power of youth leadership in building disaster-resilient Philippines. The morning sun…
After the Storm: How CJF Philippines is Empowering Communities from Relief to Resilience
Another storm warning has hit the Philippines this July, and once again, CJF Philippines—part of the Courtney Jordan Foundation—is rolling up our sleeves to help. We’re…
How You Can Get Involved: Ways to Support Our Mission Today
The Courtney Jordan Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting change in communities across the Philippines and beyond. Thanks to the generosity of Courtney Jordan; who has…