5 EXAMPLES OF NGO'S

AND THEIR HISTORIES, MISSIONS AND VISIONS

IBON Foundation

The IBON Foundation is a non-profit research, education and information-development institution with programs in research, education and advocacy based in the Philippines. It provides socioeconomic research and analysis on people's issues to various sectors (primarily grassroots organizations). It aims to contribute to people's empowerment through education and advocacy support. The foundation is also engaged in international solidarity work.

1970s

The early 1970s were characterized by information control and civil-rights violations after the Marcos dictatorship declared martial law in the Philippines. Resistance to state attacks on people's rights intensified, and there was a need for information on socioeconomic issues. The IBON Foundation was founded in 1978 by Sister Mary Soledad Perpiñan (editor and chief coordinator), Sally Bulatao (chief researcher and finance officer) and Antonio Tujan (former political detainee, graphic artist and circulation manager), six years after the declaration of martial law in the Philippines. IBON published a fact sheet, IBON Facts and Figures, to provide readers with an overview of facts about important national and local issues. From an initial press run of 200 copies, popular response triggered the printing of an additional 2,000 copies of the first issue.

The first issue of IBON Facts and Figures was produced using a borrowed mimeograph machine. IBON first operated in a Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS) Welcome House community on Zamora Street in Pandacan, Manila. Volunteers from the urban-poor community provided stick drawings, and economists and students were asked for written contributions or help with drafting issues. Organized sectors (such as trade unions) began requesting issue-specific fact sheets and industry primers. Public support ushered the institution into fully organizing and professionalizing its services. From 1978 to 1980, IBON Facts and Figures became an 8-page thematic publication which was a data source for researchers, speakers, writers and seminar facilitators. Its research featured political-economic realities and the relationship between local and international socioeconomic issues. By the 1980s, IBON Foundation had become a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Haribon Foundation

The Haribon Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting nature and preserving life. The foundation is committed to the conservation of nature through community empowerment and scientific excellence.

HISTORY OF HARIBON FOUNDATION

1972

Haribon was established as a birdwatching society. Inspired by the majesty as well as the plight of the Philippine Eagle, which even then was critically endangered, Haribon drew members from nature lovers who wanted to do something about the threatened wildlife of the country.

The group undertook the Philippine Eagle project, studying the little known ecology of the Philippine Eagle and looking for the most effective way to conserve one of the world’s most magnificent birds of prey.

1982-83

In 1982 Haribon launched its first newsletter, and a year later it became a full-fledged nature conservation foundation under the leadership of its first president, Dr. Celso Roque.

As the organization expanded its conservation work beyond Haring Ibon or Philippine Eagle to include other species and natural areas in the country, its name was changed from The Haribon Society to the Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources.

1984

In 1984 Haribon adopted the “tree-symbol” as its new logo, its nine leaves symbolizing the 9 main ecosystems found in the country: Forest, Coral, Mangrove, Freshwater, Agricultural, Urban, Seagrass, Soft-bottom, and Marginal.

Haribon was also accredited by the Department of Science and Technology as a science and research foundation conducting floral and faunal studies.

From a nature organization society, Haribon evolved into an organization dedicated to reversing the tide of environmental degradation happening in the country.

1987

Haribon led the campaign against commercial logging in Palawan, led by then President Maximo “Junie” Kalaw. It was highlighted by the “Boto para sa Inang Bayan” signature campaign, which gathered 1 million signatures against commercial logging. The campaign significantly increased public awareness on the environment and on Haribon as an environmental organization.

A joint Haribon and DENR task force was created to evaluate the protected areas in the country in preparation for the establishment of an Integrated Protected Areas System (IPAS). The results of this project served as key inputs to the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (NIPAS Act).

The Environmental Legal Defense Program was started, which provided legal services, legal research and paralegal training.

1989

DENR, the WWF, and Haribon entered into the Philippine Debt-for-Nature Swap Program, the first debt swap program in Asia. It involved $2 million for conservation work. Haribon administered the first tranche of the swap.

It was used to implement projects in Batangas, St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, El Nido Marine Reserve, Mt. Pulag National Park, and Tubbataha Reef National Park Mt. Isarog, the wildlife trade campaign, and environmental education.

In 1989 Haribon also initiated the Philippine Netsman Program to influence aquarium fishers away from using cyanide fishing. A paper called “Alternative to Sodium Cyanide Use in Aquarium Fish Collection: A Community-Based Approach” was presented at the 7th International Coral Reef Symposium in June 1992 in Guam.

1990

Haribon led the campaign against the Masinloc Coal-Fired Thermal Plant. Efforts in this campaign led to the proclamation of Oyon Bay as a protected area.

The Green Forum was formed this year as well – an NGO-PO-Church forum addressing broader issues of sustainable development.

A Filipino delegation which included then Haribon president Junie Kalaw and current board member Philip Camara negotiated the second Debt-for-Nature Swap with the US Senate. It resulted in the establishment of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment, providing a permanent endowment to fund Filipino NGO environment initiatives.

1992

The research paper “Alternative to Sodium Cyanide Use in Aquarium Fish Collection: A Community-Based Approach” was presented at the 7th International Coral Reef Symposium in June 1992 in Guam. In doing so Haribon Foundation scientists brought additional field experiences to support community-based conservation work.

In the same year, Congress passed the National Integrated Protected Areas (NIPAS) Act, which established a system of protected areas in the Philippines. Haribon was involved in developing the principles of this landmark legislation.

Haribon also joined BirdLife International, a global partnership of now 120 national and territorial conservation NGO’s that work together on shared priorities and programs to conserve birds and their habitats by working with communities.

1994

In 1994, Haribon campaigned against a proposed cement plant threatening the pristine environs of Bolinao. The campaign was truly community-based and multi-sectoral, involving communities, NGOs, the church, academe, media, and other groups.

1999

Haribon and BirdLife International came out with the Threatened Birds of the Philippines, the Philippine Red Data Book compiling the most comprehensive information on the country’s threatened birds.

A culmination of the Red Data Book project, a total of 117 Important Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) throughout the Philippines were identified as areas of global significance for biodiversity conservation. Research on these areas were compiled in the Haribon multi-award winning book, the Key Conservation Sites in the Philippines.

Haribon spearheaded the formation of PAMANA Ka sa Pilipinas, a nationwide alliance of community-based marine protected area managers composed of fisherfolk and local government units.

VISION

Celebrating people as stewards of nature.

MISSION

To be the leading nature conservation membership organization dedicated to advancing participatory sustainable solutions.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP)

Since Habitat for Humanity Philippines started in 1988, it has served more than 106,600 families with decent housing. With significant scaling up of its activities, Habitat has been able to help an average of over 30,000 families annually in the last three years. More than 130,000 volunteers and supporters have raised funds, built and repaired homes, and shared our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Well-known personalities, such as Kris Aquino, Manny Pacquiao and Margie Moran-Floirendo, have supported Habitat for Humanity Philippines as ambassadors. They have tapped their network of friends and shared their resources to uplift the lives of thousands of families in need.

Mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Philippines brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Vision

Habitat for Humanity Philippines envisions

a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Philippine Red Cross

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC; Filipino: Krus na Pula ng Pilipinas) is a non-profit humanitarian organization and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The PRC was established in 1947, with roots in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It was initially involved only in the provision of blood and short-term palliatives as well as participation in disaster-related activities but they now focus on a wider array of humanitarian services.

At present, the PRC provides six major services: National Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Safety Services, Health Services, Welfare Services and Red Cross Youth.[1] The National Headquarters of the PRC is located at 37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

Apolinario Mabini encouraged the Malolos Republic to form a national Red Cross organization. On February 17, 1899, the Malolos Republic approved the Constitution of the National Association of the Red Cross.[2] The government appointed Hilaria del Rosario de Aguinaldo – the consort of President Emilio Aguinaldo – as the first head of the association. Filipino diplomat Felipe Agoncillo, met with Gustave Moynier, an original member of the Committee of Five and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) president on August 29, 1900. He sought recognition of the Filipino Red Cross Society as well as the application of the First Geneva Convention during the Philippine–American War. On August 30, 1905, the American Red Cross (ARC) formed a Philippine Branch with Filipino and American leaders at the Ayuntamiento. After several years of continuous effort, the ANRC officially recognized it as a chapter on December 4, 1917. In 1934, President Manuel L. Quezon established an independent Philippine Red Cross (PRC). However, because the Philippines was a territory and later a Commonwealth under United States sovereignty, it could not sign the Geneva Conventions and therefore it could not be recognized by the ICRC. In 1942, during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, the Japanese created a Philippine Red Cross that they controlled to care for internees. Once Manila was liberated by combined American and Filipino forces in 1945, local Red Cross officials and the ANRC re-established an independent Red Cross. The Philippines gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946. Dr. J. Horacio Yanzon was appointed the first Filipino Red Cross manager in December 1946, with thirty-six Red Cross chapters initially set up in the country. On February 14, 1947, President Manuel A. Roxas signed the Treaty of Geneva and the Prisoners of War Convention. On March 22 1947, President Roxas signed Republic Act 95, the PRC charter. The ICRC approved the recognition of the PRC, and telegraphed First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon, the first PRC chairman, on March 29, 1947. The PRC had an inaugural ceremony on April 15, 1947.The PRC was admitted as a bona fide member of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on September 17, 1947.Since 2004, the chairman of the PRC Board of Governors is Senator Richard J. Gordon. Since 1965, actress Rosa Rosal has sat on the Board of Governors. Rosal was awarded in 1999 the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service for her activities with the PRC.

Mission

The Philippine Red Cross will provide a sustained and effective humanitarian service committed to build resilient communities, ran by well-trained and dedicated staff and volunteers imbued with integrity, equipped with the necessary logistics and the maximum usage of information technology. We will continue to expand our volunteer network in every part of the country to ensure swift delivery of our services.

Vision

To be the foremost humanitarian organization ready to meet the challenges and capable of rapid delivery of humanitarian services in order to prevent and alleviate human suffering and uplift the dignity of the most vulnerable.

Philippine Animal Welfare Society

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a volunteer-based, non-government organization whose goal is to prevent animal cruelty through education, animal sheltering and advocacy, based in Quezon City, Philippines. It was founded in 1954 by Muriel Jay. PAWS believes that the creation of a more peaceful society starts with the widening of mankind's circle of compassion which includes animals, thereby envisions a nation that respects animals, practices responsible pet ownership and protects wildlife. The volunteer-based organization rehabilitates these animals in the hope of finding them new homes and a second chance at a good life. PAWS does not take in pets of other people, but only victims of cruelty or neglect where the animal offenders are charged with violation of the Animal Welfare Act in court.

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society was founded in 1954 by Muriel Jay, a British educator who was then residing in the Philippines. She handpicked the first wave of members. Nita Hontiveros, one of the younger members then, recalls that the group would make stuffed toys and other items which the members would then sell to raise funds. Other activities included a clinic to provide services to injured animals.

When Muriel Jay went back to England, PAWS became less active and eventually slipped into dormancy. In 1986, Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco, the current PAWS President, reorganized PAWS with a handful of volunteers composing of veterinarians, educators and people from other professions. They became the original board of Directors.

PAWS' MISSION AND VISION

Mission

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society exists to prevent cruelty, alleviate pain, fear and suffering in animals and to promote a society based on humane principles.

Vision

PAWS is a credible nationwide non-profit organization, composed of a network of committed, compassionate and trustworthy individuals and institutions that initiates and leads in the promotion of animal welfare, and the protection of all animals. PAWS envisions a nation that respects animals, practices responsible pet ownership, and protects wildlife.

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