The construction of Kapatiran Multipurpose Center

Since 1998, I have been supporting women organisations in various villages of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. The poor enterprising women took the initiatives in finding meaningful ways to improve their economic condition. They initiatied pig dispersal projects, nursery seedling, sewing cooperatives, and basic literacy program. They have been supported by various donors in the Netherlands.

In 2003, seeing the need for a steady source of capital, the Kapatiran Microfinance program was set up. The program is still going on run and managed by a small staff. To improve their service delivery and to have a space for their office and various
development skills training, the idea of constructing a multi-purpose center was born.

Thanks to the assistance of Economic Center for Migrants and Overseas Employees (ERCMOVE) which is based in the Netherlands, Kapatiran Philippines' dream to have a center will soon be materialised. the Mayor of the Municipality of Bansalan also provided significant support by providing sand, earth, and gravel to fill the lot. He provided 40 trips of dump truck loaded with sand, earth and gravel.

Financial supported has been extended by ETWA, Wilde Ganzen, NCDO, Seva Network, and several other individuals.

Our gratitude to the following people who have contributed to this project:

Nes and Ceny Duldulao, USA
Art and Essie Claveria, USA
Ceasar Torres, USA
Efrain Jimenez, USA
Gil Acaba, Australia
Ozden Yalim, The Netherlands
Eddie Cruz, The Netherlands
Rolando Calizo, The Netherlands
Corazon Dee, The Netherlands
Gerard and Saskia de Vries, The Netherlands
Frans and Heleen Hess, The Netherlands
Warner and Strategy, The Netherlands

The construction of the building finally started last December. From the pictures below, you will see the progress of the construction. I will aim post more pictures as soon as I receive new ones.



February 22, 2007







January 2007






December 2006

The most-awaited ground-breaking finally started.