Princess, 18, loves music. She sings well and knows how to play the ukulele. Her favorite playlist includes common praise and worship songs. On Sundays, she helps in her church by teaching the children Bible stories and songs. At the beginning of her senior high school, Princess had to transfer schools after her parents asked her to live with and care for her grandmother in an upland community in a different municipality, two hours away from home. It was challenging leaving

Kem, 19, hopes to one day open her own cafe and flower shop. She is currently a Hospitality Management Student who is hopeful to graduate in three years and immediately find a good job overseas, ideally in Dubai, where the bustling tourism industry can offer her the high-earning potential she needs. Once she can save enough money for capital, she plans to return home to turn her dream business into a tangible reality. However, achieving this requires a lot, so to support her

Roseshel, now 18, was only seven years old when her parents separated and each went on to build their own families. She and her younger brother, Mito, were raised by their grandparents — a home built on love and sacrifice, if not on abundance. Growing up, she carried one dream close to her heart: to become a teacher someday. But life, as it often does, had something more in store. Last October 2025, Roseshel was a senior high school student under the HUMSS (Humanities and Soc

Maricar, 18, is a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED), majoring in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at Iloilo Science and Technology University. In class, she learns computer fundamentals, programming, and multimedia production — skills she hopes to one day teach to future students as an ICT educator. As early as her first year, Maricar was already managing multimedia and animation projects using professional ap

Tony Rose, 18, is an incoming first-year college student from Bani, Pangasinan, who plans to pursue a degree in Information Technology. Her interest in computers developed early, shaped by her late father’s work as a computer technician and her mother’s involvement in the IT field. She hopes to develop skills in programming and other in-demand tech fields to address real-world problems and create better opportunities for her family. She was seven when her father passed away.

In the Philippines, we are slowly adapting to a more digital world. With the continuous development of the eGov app, the passing of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, and the expanding access to the internet, our country is not standing idly by as new technologies reshape daily life. Despite these advancements, the Philippines remains a frequent target for crimes in the digital space. Children and youth are regularly exposed to content or behavior online that makes them feel unsafe —

In March 2026, our Create Hub-HOH in Bacolod City finally opened alongside the operations of our three main program components - Technology, ICT Courses, and Arts. All of these components aim to holistically develop the digital readiness, literacy, and aptitude of Create Hub Users. The art component, in particular, is an initiative to ground the youth and children in cultivating their critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and visual literacy skills beyond the compute

Aicelle, 18, is an incoming first year college student at a public college in Southern Negros Occidental. She dreams of becoming a flight attendant — traveling the world, immersing herself in different cultures, and connecting with people from all walks of life. Her top three dream destinations are Japan, Switzerland, and Dubai. She was accepted into two public schools, but neither offers a Tourism degree, her first college degree choice. Undeterred, she will be enrolling in

John Lloyd is an Electronics Technology student at the Technological University of the Philippines, Talisay, and the first recipient of our Coin Grant. Hailing from the rural south of Negros Island, he travels 4–5 hours just to reach the university. Despite the strain of long commutes and a limited weekly allowance, he remains driven by the hope of becoming the first college graduate in his family. John Lloyd was a consistent honors student in high school, even serving as a w

After months of developing and furnishing the space, our Create Hub at Home of Hope, Inc. in Bacolod City is finally ready for use! On February 26, our Partnerships and Projects Officer, HP, traveled by boat from Manila to Bacolod, bringing with her the computers donated by CIIT College of Arts and Technology. She arrived just in time to prepare the units for our program implementation. On March 2, 2026, Create Hub-HOH officially opened its doors — and the tech space was full

Amelyn, 37, serves as a Paglingap Coordinator with the Visions of Hope Foundation in Panay Region. In this role, she leads programs that converge social services, disaster response, and community development. Her work spans 22 branches and involves mentoring up to 300 community servant leaders, organizing health and wellness projects, disaster response efforts, and capacity-building initiatives that also support Aeta communities in Haniway and Barotac Viejo. Amelyn is the pri

Christian, 19, has always been fascinated by technology. No wonder he enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) at Central Philippine State University (CPSU) in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, where he is now a sophomore. His childhood curiosity about how websites and systems work has grown into a passion for programming, cybersecurity, and system development. Belonging to a family that upholds a Christ-centered mission, he grew up with a modest and

In most communities and organizations, there is a silent yet crucial force ensuring that work toward a cause is accomplished and resources are maximized. On December 5, we honor these silent supporters who strengthen the backbone of every advocacy — our volunteers. This 2025, the United Nations declared “Every Contribution Matters” as the theme for International Volunteer Day. On this day, they also launched a resolution proclaiming 2026 as the International Volunteer Year

On November 7, 2025, Create Foundation launched its first Create Hub at Home of Hope Inc. in Bacolod City. Thirty-one residents gathered with HOH staff and our team to celebrate the hub's opening. Among them was Lucia, a 31-year old resident at HOH. Living with paraplegia, Lucia arrived at Home of Hope at just nine years old in 2003. In her twenties, she worked as a houseparent and cook — roles that introduced her to computers and sparked an interest in digital work. She lear

Teacher Saning using the school's shared laptop to fix her lessons for the day Saning Agaw, 26, volunteers full-time at Liguma Mangyan Elementary School (LMES) in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. Not long after graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2023, she took and passed the Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers (LEPT). Even with this credential, she chose not to seek employment elsewhere and volunteered instead at LMES. For her, teachi

Selen Amoy, 26, is a volunteer teacher at Liguma Mangyan Elementary School (LMES) in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. After earning her degree in Secondary Education, she decided to return to Sitio Liguma, a remote upland community where access to electricity, let alone technology, is limited. She also serves as the sitio’s council secretary, a role she has held for one and a half year. Despite serving only in a voluntary capacity since September 4, 2024, and receiving no monetar

During the Academic Year 2025-2026, NSTP-LTS (National Service Training Program - Literacy Training Service Track) students of CIIT College of Arts and Technology partnered with Create Foundation for their NSTP Final Project. Their project aims to raise funds for Project CLIMB (Create Learning In Mountain Barangays), an initiative under our Create Library program which distributes literacy and numeracy materials to remote upland communities. Additionally, the NSTP-LTS clas

“ Create Foundation reflects the values Tadz and I hold close—especially on education. Coming from a poor family and growing up in the province, we know how life-changing education can be. It gave us the chance to build better lives and now, through this partnership, we’re able to give back. Together, we’re bringing learning resources to underserved communities and opening doors for others, just like education once did for us.” Tina, from the Tadz and Tina Mountaineering Grou

Roseshel, 17, dreams of becoming many things—a veterinarian, a journalist, but most of all, a teacher. She is currently a senior high school student taking the HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) strand, and is expected to graduate with a strong academic record in March 2026. She hopes to be admitted to an education program at a state university located 60 kilometers from home. Roseshel in her high school. Life has been challenging for Roseshel and her younger brother, Mit

In August 2024, CREATE Foundation partnered with the CIIT Library to launch a three-month book drive. Students, faculty, and staff came together to donate nearly 2,000 books and learning materials — filling up 13 balikbayan boxes! As part of our CREATE Library Program , the donated books and materials were delivered to two recipient communities in Mindanao, just in time for the new school year. One of these is the Yellow School of Hope, an elementary school for the Samal Baja