FIsherman foundation's MANIFESTO
The Fisherman Foundation is a non-profit (501c3) organization based in Boston. Our mission is to help the poor in the Philippines become self-sufficient using education and entrepreneurship.
Our motto is: Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.
Our motto is: Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.
program area
We currently focus on providing scholarships to young underprivileged women to obtain formal training and education for a career in the food service industry. After a two-year program, these promising young women graduate with culinary certifications and a high school degree. They are then placed to work in restaurants, hotels and country clubs etc. We have successfully achieved 100% job placement rate.
Values Statement
Our work is guided by our commitment to:
- Efficiency and Effectiveness – we value and are committed to being good stewards of the resources available to us. We cover our internal operating costs thus 100% of all donations go directly to supporting the important cause of alleviating poverty in the Philippines.
- Integrity & Compassion – we are transparent in our communications, interactions and intentions. We are considerate and empathetic to the underprivileged. We act in good faith and always have their best interest at heart.
- Respect – we respect human life in all its forms, especially the most vulnerable. We appreciate differences, and value equality.
- Growth – we strive for continuous improvement. We believe in the importance of economic growth as well as growth in virtue. We strive to help ourselves and others to not just be a productive contributing member of the society, but a better person as a whole.
- Teamwork – we are committed to teamwork and collaboration. We value contributions of our Volunteers, Donors, and Partners.
