Join us for one night of music and bridging cultures!

In one special evening, re-discover your heritage and experience the harmonies that can be made amidst rich diversity.

Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. and the Cultural Center of the Philippines present Reconnecting with our Roots: A Cultural Exchange, on June 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at the CCP's Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater). An exhibit will be open for viewing before the show at 4:00 p.m.

Together, Filipino indigenous tribes, American classical musicians, and young musicians from Metro Manila will create the melody of self-determination, cultural dialogue, and peace.

With performances by:

The Tala-Andig of Miarayon, Bukidnon
The Umajam of Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
The Ichananaw of Tinglayan, Kalinga

Cultures in Harmony
St. Scholastica's College, School of Music
Philippine Research for Developing Instrumental Soloists (PREDIS)

Directed by Palanca Awardee Mr. Floy Quintos

This production is also made possible by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Ala-Ala Foundation (Jose Antonio Delgado Memorial Foundation, Inc.)

For tickets and inquires, please call Lilet at 02 584 1532 / 0918 938 9265 or email myroots21@gmail.com.

Cartwheel has a fresh, new website!

Cartwheel has made a change. And it's one click away. Check out our all-new website at www.cartwheelfoundation.org! We've filled it with all the information on anything you might want to know about Cartwheel. We've also added more features to give you more of what you love -- volunteer and scholar stories, videos, photo albums, and online newsletters. You can also SIGN UP to volunteer or simply become part of our mailing list!

Soon, you can also DONATE ONLINE and help us be one step closer to bringing education where it is needed most. Check back soon too for our ONLINE SHOP and many more updates!!

Munting Handaan Para sa Pangarap ng Batang Katutubo: A Donate-and-Dine Affair

What better way is there to celebrate the New Year, than by remembering the blessings received and by sharing those blessings with others? Cartwheel Foundation invites you to not only count your blessings, but to bless others in return!

On January 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm, Cartwheel will be holding a benefit dinner, "Munting Handaan Para Sa Pangarap ng Batang Katutubo", at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Meralco. The tickets are priced at Php1,000.00 each. The dinner will consist of simple Filipino fare, but we know that you will leave the event not only with full bellies, but with hearts full of hope for a better future for the indigenous peoples!

Cartwheel is one of the founding partners of Pamulaan Center for the Indigenous Peoples' Education (IP College in Davao). Pamulaan has 93 indigenous college youth from 33 different tribes all over the country. Your donation will go a long way in supporting Cartwheel's education programs - college scholarships as well as preschool programs in Nueva Ecija and, soon, partnerships for indigenous children in Agusan del Sur .

For tickets and more information, please call or text Coleen Ramirez at +63917 5353652 or Lilet Centeno at +632 584 1532 or email action@cartwheelfoundation.org. Donations of any amount are also accepted. (BPI Peso Savings Account 0203 2322 92, Account Name: Cartwheel Foundation, Inc)

We need your support in weaving more triumphant stories in the lives of the indigenous peoples. Come and share their dreams! See you in Meralco!

Lighthouse Restaurant Address:
Lopez Building
Meralco Compound
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

Coffee for the holiday + Giving for the heart… Cartwheel celebrates with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

This Christmas, get your coffee (or tea!) fix and mix in the spirit of giving while you’re at it!

Cartwheel Foundation shares with you a delightful offer with “12 Cups with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf”. From November 7, 2008 to January 18, 2009, just complete a series of 12 drinks then you can choose which among The Coffee Bean’s partner advocacies to support. And Cartwheel is one of your choices! Upon completion, The Coffee Bean will donate in your name to your chosen organization. What’s more, you will receive the limited edition Giving Journal featuring artworks of 12 of today’s important Filipino artists. The original artworks will be auctioned off at the end of the promo and all the proceeds will be divided among the 12 organizations.

So head out to the nearest Coffee Bean outlet, stand up for education and indigenous peoples’ rights and choose Cartwheel!

Have a Cartwheel Christmas!

The holiday season is truly a time of wonders and blessings. This Christmas, let Cartwheel help you with your Christmas gift needs and share the wonder of being a blessing to others!

For the past eight years, we at Cartwheel Foundation have been working to bring education where it's needed most – to the communities of indigenous peoples living in remote and underserved areas of the Philippines. Cartwheel focuses on establishing education programs for indigenous children and adults who would otherwise have no access to this basic service.

This year, Cartwheel offers a line of Christmas Cards with artwork by indigenous children. We also have the Tugdaan All-Natural Products to give your Christmas gift baskets a fresh twist! By giving Cartwheel gift items this Christmas, you choose to share your blessings with the indigenous communities of the Philippines. Your gift helps support these communities as they work for a brighter future.

Give a gift that gives hope. You can work wonders this Christmas!

For inquiries and orders please call (632) 584-1532 or email us action@cartwheelfoundation.org .

Powerbooks Trinoma and Cartwheel partner for Your 3 Pesos' Worth

How much is your 3 pesos worth?

This month, your three pesos can make a big difference in an indigenous child’s life. From July 7 to August 7, 2007, three pesos from every single receipt at Powerbooks Trinoma will go to Cartwheel Foundation’s pre-school programs for indigenous Filipino children!

Long distances, rivers and streams, narrow paths and makeshift bridges—indigenous children must face these challenges just to go to school. For very young children, going under these conditions is practically impossible.

Cartwheel Foundation works in remote areas of the Philippines to help make it possible for indigenous children to go to school. And YOU can lend a hand! Just make a purchase at Powerbooks Trinoma. Powerbooks Trinoma and Cartwheel Foundation are giving you a chance to see how far 3 pesos can go, and how much it is worth to an indigenous child.

As you enjoy your Powerbooks Trinoma purchases, we hope your enjoyment will be tripled—knowing that your 3-peso contribution will go a long way to helping an indigenous child go to school!

Raft For A Cause

WHITE WATER RAFTING FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' EDUCATION

Take a thrilling adventure and make it worth a lifetime for a child!

Cartwheel Foundation invites you to experience the renowned Cagayan de Oro River white water rapids and raft for indigenous peoples' education, together with The Red Rafts and Men's Health Magazine. Starting this June until October 2007, raft with The Red Rafts, Cagayan de Oro's premier outfitter, and part of the proceeds of your trip will benefit the educational programs of Cartwheel.

There are an estimated 12 million indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Philippines and they have little or no access to quality education. Cartwheel is committed to bridging the gap and ensuring that they enjoy their right to education that is best suited to their culture and education. You, too, can lend your support and have a blast while you're at it-- you migh just discover the ride of your life!

Go with your friends or even take the whole office for an outing (special teambuilding activities are included). Reserve your trip now!

Call/text: (0922)454-0021 or (0919)204-3534

THE PACKAGE:

The special Cartwheel packages costs P1,300 per head. A minimum of 4 people per reservation is desired, but not required.

The package consists of:

1. 12.9 km White Water Rafting Course
2. Almost 4 hours of actual river run including side trips
3. Hearty lunch
4. Souvenir Token (crafted by the Mangyans of Mindoro)
5. Souvenir Photo Print-Out
6. Orientation on rafting and safety
7. Orientation about the Project
8. Information sharing about issues of indigenous peoples of the Philippines and environmental concerns by trained guides
9. *Optional: CD of rafting trip photos/videos and teambuilding activities for company/large group outings (CD offered at a special price)

with other inclusions:

11. Transportation to and from rafting site
12. Safety gear
13. River and rescue guides
14. Fresh shower and changing rooms at disembarkation

Schedule options:

- 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

- 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm