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To continuously share the inspiring stories of the awardees and finalists of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Triennial Awards to the public, RAFI conducted a public exposure and post awards engagement program in Davao last Nov. 20-23.

The program was composed of the RAFI Triennial Awards Xchange Series 7, a face-to-face encounter between and among the awardees, finalists, and other participants to increase awareness and understanding of the advocacies of the laureates through learning visits; 3rd Circle of Laureates Conference, which gathers the laureates to consolidate and plan their initiatives in the next three years; and 2nd Leaders of Change Forum where the laureates showcased to the public the various programs and projects they have implemented.

The laureates and some youth scholars from RAFI visited the Institute of Primary Health Care, Maharlika Foundation, Philippine Eagle Foundation, Malagos Garden Resort, Mrs. Soledad Duterte, Boystown Davao, Visayan Forum Foundation Inc., and Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center.

During their exclusive conference, the laureates drew up plans for their group, such as exploring more partnerships within and outside their circle and initiating a social movement.
The 2nd Leaders of Change Forum was held in Ateneo de Davao University where sessions on leadership, innovation, teamwork, team play, and engaging the successor generation were provided, bringing about awareness and inspiration from applied principles and approaches and paving the way for collaborating in future initiatives between the laureates and the different stakeholders in Mindanao.

Among the many individuals and institutions from the Circle of Laureates who participated in the public exposure and post awards engagement program include Upi, Maguindanao former mayor and incumbent vice mayor Ramon Piang Sr., Domingo Tadena, Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries Inc., Institute of Primary Health Care, Glicerio P. Lucrecia, SOS Children’s Village Calbayog, and Edilberto Lantaca, Jr.

The RAFI Triennial Awards was created in 1996 to give recognition to individuals and institutions in the Visayas and Mindanao who make significant contributions to social development. It is one of the capabilities of RAFI in its comprehensive approach to elevating lives and communities. Its other capabilities include Grants, Institutional Planning & Development, Knowledge Sharing & Advocacy, and Services & Facilities.

For more information about the RAFI Triennial Awards, please contact Junette Dawn Baculfo at 418-7234 loc. 109.

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RAFU, ADDU, Brokenshire and partners just recently held the 2nd Leaders of Change Forum for the public last November 23, 2010 at the Ateneo de Davao University, Roxas Avenue, Davao City.

The RAFI Triennial Awards 2nd Leaders of Change Forum is part of the RAFI Triennials Public Exposure and post awards engagement program that provides a venue for the RAFI Triennial Awards laureates to share their inspiring stories and works through public fora, conferences and learning visits.

The Forum provided sessions on leadership, innovation, teamwork, team play and engaging the successor generation, bringing about awareness and inspiration from applied principles and approaches and paving the way for collaboration in future initiatives between the laureates and the different stakeholders in Mindanao.

The event was graced by Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio; Fr. Antonio Samson, Ateneo de Davao university president and Evelyn Nacario-Castro, executive director of the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center of RAFI.

RAFI Triennial Awards Laureates from the Visayas and Mindanao also joined the forum, which tackled topics on valuing teamwork, and the like. The RAFI Triennial Awards is the premier service and humanitarian award in the Visayas and Mindanao that recognize philanthropic, humanitarian, and holistic efforts of individuals and institutions in enhancing the quality of life of various groups and communities.

The RAFI Triennial Awards was created in 1996 to give recognition to individuals and institutions in the Visayas and Mindanao who make significant contributions to social development. Beyond the recognition, RAFI believes that the work of the finalists and awardees should be documented and their inspiring stories continuously shared. Hence, RAFI initiated the RAFI Triennials Public Exposure and post awards engagement program, including the RAFI Triennial Awards 2nd Leaders of Change Forum.

The forum was organized in partnership with the Ateneo de Davao university through its Political Science and History Program under the Social Sciences and Education Division and the School of Arts and Sciences; Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Aggham Pulitika ng Ateneo; Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries Inc.; Institute of Primary Health Care; and Davao Light and Power Co.

For more information about the RAFI Triennial Awards and the RAFI Triennial Awards 2nd Leaders of Change Forum, please contact Cathy Margate through (032) 418-7234 loc. 105.