XU assures Xavier Ecoville sustainability during Hope Festival by Recthie T. Paculba
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In Cagayan de Oro, 568 tropical storm Sendong survivors were given permanent homes called Xavier Ecoville. To ensure sustainability in this community, Xavier University turned over a livelihood center to the Xavier Ecoville Multipurpose Cooperative (Xempco) during the Dayun, Padayun: The Xavier Ecoville Hope Festival and blessing of their houses on July 6 in Barangay Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.
This, in partnership with Peace and Equity Foundation, Maybank Foundation, Steag State Power Inc., Smart Communications, Rotary Club West, and Rustan’s. During the turn over, Fr. Roberto Yap, Xavier University president, said that the real challenge in building a 18
community such as Xavier Ecoville does not solely focus on providing homes but on helping people get employment opportunities and earn a living for their families thus, they Wednesday, July 10, 2013