FAIRBUILDING NETWORK
JUL - DEC 2023
Semi-annual Report Highlights and Updates | 2nd Half of 2023
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Table of Content Introduction FairBuilding Network’s Mission and Vision Meet the Team FairBuilding Highlights Active Projects for the 2nd half of 2023 New Social Building Partners New Industry Partners Successful Transactions (Donations and Discounts) Site Visits FBN General Assembly
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Letter from the team Hey there Partners! We have now wrapped up another year with great achievements in FairBuilding Network! It is not a secret that we are all in the process of recovering from the effects of the pandemic, may it be in our community’s initiatives or business strategies. With steps of moving forward, 2023 allowed us to increase the brand’s visibility in various platforms, resulting to a widened network, and more NGO projects to highlight from 2020-2022. We are now sharing with you the activities and achievements we have for the second half of the year. As our Industry and Social Building partners, you all have played a big part in bringing FairBuilding Network’s vision and mission to reality. FairBuilding Team
Mission Creating a new marketplace Enabling construction with a conscience Overcoming poverty, one project at a time
Vision Alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods Ensure a decent home for everybody
Construction with a conscience
Overcoming poverty One project, at a time
Home for everybody
Meet the team AYN RAND I. PAREL Administrative Manager 02 7254 6901 a.parel@bcicentral.com
ALLEA EILISH V. MAZANILLA Team Leader 0917 836 4062 a.vergara@fairbuilding.org
PAMELA DELA CRUZ Junior Consultant 0917 836 2200 p.delacruz@fairbuilding.org
Highlights 1. Active Projects 2. New Social Building Partners 3. New Industry Partners 4. Successful Transactions (Donations and Discounts) 5. Site Visits 6. FBN General Assembly 7. CSR Activity
Active Projects FairBuilding Projects for the 2nd half of 2023 1. iHome Greater Metro Manila – Construction of 18 Housing Units for PWDs in Napindan, Taguig City 2. Voice of the Free – Construction of Freedom Nest and Renovation of Center of Hope in Antipolo, Rizal 3. TAO Pilipinas – Construction of SAVED Rizal Evacuation Center in Cardona, Rizal 4. Angat Buhay – Construction of a One-Storey Dormitory for Female Senior High School Students in Calabanga, Camarines Sur 5. St. Francis Integrated Arts School, Inc. – Repair of SFIASI’s Roofing Structure in Quezon City 6. Virlanie Foundation – Repair Projects of Virlanie Residential Homes in Yague, Makati City 7. SOS Children’s Villages Philippines – Renovation of a Multipurpose Hall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City Total Projects for 2023 All in all, 22 NGO projects were reported for the year 2023 in which 11 are currently active. Thank you partners for allowing the FBN team to assist you in sourcing out materials and services for these projects to take place and more communities to benefit.
New Social Building Partners The Ruth Sembrano Foundation - aims to improve the lives of low-income rural and urban communities in the Philippines by investing in initiatives that create opportunities for individuals, particularly the youth. Voice of the Free – is an established non-profit organization based in the Philippines, renowned for its crucial work in addressing human trafficking and modern slavery. Their work extends to the most vulnerable populations, specifically women and children who have fallen prey to human trafficking. iHome Greater Metro Manila, Inc. – formerly known as Greater Metro Manila Habitat for Humanity, Inc., is a Christian non-profit organization that provides socialized housing for low-income families in Greater Metro Manila. Angat Buhay – known as the largest volunteer network in the country, Angat Buhay empowers Filipino communities by mobilizing the largest volunteer network in the country through programs such as education, health and nutrition, disaster relief and rehabilitation, and community engagement and empowerment. Rise-Above Foundation – a Cebu-based non-profit organization that aims to improve the poor condition of the people in Cebu Province by providing programs and services on education and training, health & hygiene, and creating livelihood opportunities in a community-based setting.
New Industry Partners Greentech Location: Mindanao-based Product: Eco-bricks A.C.A. CRUZ CONSTRUCTION Location: Cainta Service: Design and Build Services M.PRIME CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Location: Nueva Ecija Product: Design and Build Services
Successful Transactions Donations Mariwasa Siam Ceramics x Bahay Tuluyan – PHP 91,000 worth of tiles Bticino Philippines donations of switches to iHome GMM and Voice of the Free SureSolutions x Kanlungan sa Er-ma – PHP 12,500 worth of anti-dengue fumigation SureSolutions x Virlanie Foundation – PHP 12,500 worth of anti-dengue fumigation BCI Central donations of desktops to 4 FBN Partners Discounts Holcim x ALTERPLAN – 15% discount
2023’s TOTAL WORTH OF SAVINGS AND DONATIONS We are glad to report a PHP 1,144,081.53 total worth of savings and donations for the year 2023. It is indeed a great achievement to reach more than a million worth of savings that our Industry Partners offered to off-the-radar projects through FairBuilding Network. Let’s continue to make a difference for the year to come!
Site Visits 1. August 1, 2023 – Voice of the Free in Grand Heights Road, Antipolo, Rizal 2. October 27, 2023 – St. Francis Integrated Arts School, Inc. in North Araneta, Quezon City 3. October 27, 2023 – Upskills Foundation in Tondo, Manila 4. December 12, 2023– Concordia Children’s Services in Sta. Mesa, Manila
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FBN General Assembly Huge thanks to all our Industry Partners and Social Building Partners who joined us in the recently concluded Spectrum of Opportunities: Industry and Social Building Partners Assembly 2023 last Oct 24, 2023, in Max’s Restaurant, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. To make this assembly extra productive, NGO partners such as SOS Children’s Villages-Philippines and Angat Pinas, Inc. were asked to present their ongoing programs and projects that are relevant to our partners from the construction industry. SOS Children’s Villages mainly discussed opportunities for the companies to engage with the organization’s programs as part of their CSR activity. They have also encouraged the attendees to provide a global youth employability program to achieve their common UN’s SDG and CSR Goals.
On the other hand, the newly partnered Angat Pinas, Inc. discussed their education program involving numerous construction projects nationwide to provide quality education to GIDA communities. The projects shared opportunities for the Industry Partners to be involved in the organization’s Bayanihan program through their products and services. It was a productive time for an intimate event, meeting our active and new partners face-to-face. Indeed, the event fostered relationships between NGOs, construction suppliers, and service providers. Companies that have participated in the said event: BCI Central Bticino Philippines, Inc. Engr. Annalyn Pulvinar JBW Floor Center, Inc. JRB Construction and Development Corporation Phelps Dodge – Philippines Sure Solutions Pest Control World Home Depot Corporation
CSR Activity Last October 27th and November 9th, BCI Central’s 2nd CSR Activity happened as they donated desktops to four (4) Social Building Partners. At least 52 desktops at its best condition, were donated for the organizations to be used for their programs and services. Social Building Partners that were able to acquire BCI desktops are the following organizations: St. Francis Integrated Arts School Upskills Foundation Foundation for These-abled Persons, Inc. Childhope Philippines Through these donations, our company takes a significant step in its commitment to the company’s CSR, aiming to help and support Filipino communities sustainably.
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Top 10 FBN Gold Partners for the year 2022-2023
Note that the amount indicated is in-kind donation of their products and services and not a monetary donation.
As FairBuilding Partners, Industry Partners can gain the “Gold Partner Status” by showing genuine concern for disadvantaged communities and willingness to contribute with their resources and knowledge. Over the last years, FBN continuously engages with numerous companies in the construction sector and encourages them to support off-the-radar projects through a more sustainable approach, their products and services. For the years 2022 – 2023, we are delighted to recognize 10 construction companies with the status of a “FairBuilding Gold Partner” as they have shown genuine support to NGO projects in the country through donations and discounts.