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	Social Development Week 2008 This year's annual Social Development Week (SDW) celebrations will be held on December 5-12 with activities such as exhibits, lectures, presentations, various fora, a trade fair and the 12th Code-NGO National Assembly. This year's SDW is brought to you by the Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) and the Association of Foundations (AF). You can download the complete program of activities here.
	"Community Wealth Rediscovered" In November 2007, PEF and CCLFI.Philippines entered into a partnership to articulate, field test and publish a new development paradigm for anti-poverty programs: the “Knowledge for Poverty Alleviation” (KPA) framework. The collaboration aims to enrich this paradigm proposed by CCLFI.Philippines by applying it in selected PEF projects. The result is an electronic publication *"Community Wealth Rediscovered", introducing the KPA framework as a new way of “seeing”, and showcasing case studies of six PEF community-based anti-poverty projects. Through this publication, PEF and CCLFI.Philippines take a first step in contributing towards more successful development projects that produce sustainable results. The e-book was launched during the World Bank-led Development Innovation Marketplace or Panibagong Paraan* 2008 last April 9, 2008 at the SM Megamall Trade Exhibition Hall. The ebook is available for download in the publications section.
New Board of Trustees, officers elected Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ DD of Cagayan de Oro City, Ms. Pacita Juan (President & CEO of Figaro Coffee Company) and Rev. Fr. Norberto A. Eyule (Chairperson of the Coalition for Bicol Development) were recently elected by the PEF General Assembly into the PEF Board of Trustees. In a subsequent meeting of the Board last April 24, Archbishop Ledesma was elected Board Chairperson while Mr. Moner Bajunaid and Ms. Juan were designated Vice Chair and Treasurer, respectively. Atty. Ana Lea Uy was re-elected as Secretary. You can view the complete list of the new PEF Board of Trustees here.
	PEF and partners net P1.4M in Panagbenga 2008 The PEF together with its partners netted a total of Php 1,394,482.50 in total sales during the Panagbenga Festival held last February 2008 in Baguio City. Twelve trade booths covering 54 suare meters showcased various products ranging from (but were not limited to) woven apparel, butterfly crafts, abaca bags and organic products. This income generated from sales translates to Php 25,823.75 for every meter occupied.
	PEF Financial Statement for CY 2007 The PEF Financial Statement for 2007 has recently been uploaded. You can view and download all relevant report components here.
	Panibagong Paraan 2008 Winners The winners of the Panibagong Paraan 2008 Project Competition were recently declared. Among the chosen were six projects that PEF has agreed to fund from those screened by the Technical Working Group and finally ranked and recommended by the 11 Jurors’ Teams in the recently concluded Panibagong Paraan 2008 held at SM Megamall Trade Halls 2-3 on April 9 & 10, 2008.
	Tindahan ni Mang PEF launched Last March 25, 2008, during PEF's General Assembly, Tindahan ni Mang PEF, The PEF Partners' Showroom was opened. Led by PEF Chairperson, Fr. Noel Vasquez, SJ, Treasurer, Mr. Senen Bacani, Executive Director Ms. Veronica Villavicencio together with the rest of PEF's Board of Trustees and staff, the simple ceremony was capped with the serving of freshly roasted coffee from Bote Central, Inc. (www.arengga.com) and showcased products from the Cordillera Network of NGOs and POs.
http://pasyarpalawan.tripod.com Pasyar or to travel leisurely in Palawan’s native tongue is a developmental tourism program of Palawan NGO Network Inc., -Palawan Access Center with the support of Peace and Equity Foundation. It celebrates and supports community-based tourism and conservation initiatives in the last ecological frontier that is-Palawan.
	PEF-SURE campaign for Renewable Energy PEF and Solutions Using Renewable Energy (SURE),a renewable energy (RE) company providing services in developing sustainable RE solutions, will undertake POVERTY ALLEVIATION using SOLAR (PALS) PROGRAM. PALS is an initiative that will use solar lanterns to energize a total of 30,000 homes for the period 2008 to 2010. The program will have a nationwide coverage, but will focus on building up on the existing networks of SURE and PEF. For 2008, the program hopes to cover 10,000 homes in the provinces of Palawan, Negros Occidental, Masbate, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Cagayan, Kalinga, Sorsogon and Camarines Norte.
	Poverty Maps Uploaded Previews and download access to all Poverty Map Posters that have been published by the PEF as of June 2005 are now available in this site. Please proceed to the Poverty Maps section for details.
	PEF to send NGO-led trade mission to the US In September 2005, PEF, led by its Executive Director, Ms. Veronica Villavicencio, together with CITEM marked a first in Philippine trade by bringing to the USA the 1st NGO-led trade delegation at the Natural Products Expo East. This resulted to a start of a relationship with SunOpta Inc., a company that buys organic ingredients from small farming communities to be processed into popular organic food products in the USA. READ MORE
	PEF-FSSI-FPE join forces for local development Three local funding mechanisms - PEF, FSSI (Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.) and FPE (Foundation for the Philippine Environment) in their common desire to explore inter-institutional cooperation to optimize resources and create greater impact, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last January 15, 2008 to implement a program in Roxas, Palawan called “Catalyzing Investment for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development”. READ MORE
The winners of the recently concluded 2007 PEF National Poverty Map Creative and Photo Essay Writing Contests were declared and honored during the 2007 Social Development Week celebrations held at the Glorietta Mall, Makati City. The winners were chosen from numerous entries coming from several colleges and universities nationwide. You can view the list of winners here.
	Mang PEF goes to Panagbenga 2008 Peace and Equity Foundation in coordination with the Cordillera Network of NGOs and POs (CORDNET) joins Baguio City in the celebration of Panagbenga 2008 (Flower Festival). PEF and CORDNET brings 10 partners from the Cordillera, Bicol, Sorsogon, NuevaEcija, Marinduque, Palawan, Bacolod, Bohol and Leyte to Session Road In Bloom, the Flower Festival Trade Fair. Session Road in Bloom will be from February 25 to March 2, 2008. Other Panagbenga 2008 highlights include the famous Flower Parade on February 24 and the Street Dancing Competition on February 23.
	PEF Annual Report 2006 The complete Peace and Equity Foundation Annual Report for 2006 can now be downloaded here.
	PEF Financial Statements for 2006 The recently completed 2006 Financial Statements for the Peace and Equity Foundation has recently been published. You can view the relevant extracts of the publication here.
	Northern Samar, Sulu, Masbate: the "Poorest" Provinces in the Philippines THE PEACE and Equity Foundation recently unveiled its Poverty Map, the first in the country, which showed that Northern Samar, Sulu and Masbate had the "most pronounced conditions of poverty" among the provinces in the Philippines. READ MORE
	Panibagong Paraan 2008 "A Call for Innovative Development Ideas Panibagong Paraan" - the nationwide search for innovative ideas to address development challenges - is back! Entries are now being accepted for the Project Grant Competition of Panibagon Paraan 2008 where winners will be extended grants of up to PhP1,000,000 to turn their innovative ideas into action. For 2008, the theme is "Building Partnerships for Effective Local Governance." For more information, you can visit the official site or downlod the contest brochure here.
	Best of PREN Primer now available for download The Capacity Building to Remove Barriers to Renewable Energy Development (CBRED) project aims to reduce green house gas emissions by facilitating the development and widespread use of renewable energy systems and applications. Tasked to mobilize the Microfinance Fund, PEF aims to tap community finance institutions and bring renewable energy to remote communities who are in most need of sustainable energy services. A primer that answers frequently asked questions about BEST-OF-PREN and how your organization and community can benefit from the use of renewable energy is now available for download in this site.
	List of PEF Projects for May 2007 The List of PEF Projects has recently been updated to include all projects up to May this year. You can view the complete list here.
PEF elects new officers The Board of Trustees of the Peace and Equity Foundation recently elected new Officers of the Foundation for 2007 - 2008. You can view the newly elected board members here.
	Microfinance Fund for Renewable Energy to Boost Development in Remote Communities Greater reach and wider impact of renewable energy in poor, remote communities is now more possible with the partnership of the Peace & Equity Foundation (PEF) with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Capacity Building to Remove Barriers to Renewable Energy Development (CBRED) project. The project aims to provide energy to off-grid areas at the same time, reduce green house gas emissions by facilitating the development and widespread use of renewable energy systems and applications. READ MORE
	PEF presents Cebu Poverty Map to Cebu City A map that identifies which areas in Cebu City urgently need help with housing, health, education and other basic needs to guide local officials in deciding where to spend taxpayers' funds has been completed and presented to local officials. READ MORE
	PEF recently approved projects for February, 2007 Hereunder is the listing for projects approved for the month of February, 2007. READ MORE
	PEF Financial Statements for year ending 2005 The complete and comprehensive Financial Statements of the Peace and Equity (PEACE) Foundation as of the years 2004 and 2005 has recently been released. READ MORE
	A Bag-full of Hope at Session Road in Bloom The Cordillera Network of NGOs (CORDNET) will once again host PEF´s participation in this years Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City. During the “Session Road in Bloom” which will be held from February 26 to March 4, 2007, the PEF and CORDNET will showcase products from different parts of Luzon particularly from the Bicol region. READ MORE
	PEF and partners bring Christmas cheer to Albay children The Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) with the help of its local partners, recently held a Christmas celebration with some 400 children of Albay province who were recently devastated by typhoons Milenyo and Reming that killed hundreds while leaving countless others homeless. READ MORE
	"Do not call us indigents" A HANDFUL of women, the all-female officers of the Asosasyon Kilos Kababayen-an sa Maa Inc. Homeowners Association or Akkmihoa, are like rafters steering through the rapids of Davao River. Some of the women have college diplomas, but most have modest educational attainment - elementary graduates, highschool dropouts. Some of them are dependent on their husbands' earnings while others earn by doing the laundry of other people or by running a sari-sari store in the neighborhood. READ MORE
	List of Approved Projects Updated up to August, 2006 The complete list of PEF approved projects has recently been updated to include all projects from 2001 to August 2006. You can check out the updated list here.