NVC squeezed itself into a 7.5 square meter booth at the Negros Trade Fair from September 25-29, 2019 in Glorietta, Makati, to earn more Mingo Meals for the children we serve. Thank you to all of you who dropped by and brought home a piece of work from our Artisans of Hope livelihood workshop or...
TRUE CONFESSIONS by NVC President, Millie Kilayko I thought we were a bit too daring, too forward to do this: to attempt to interpret his underwater photographs on mosaic and to request him to grace an occasion organized by our small organization. After all, he ably heads close to a dozen large business companies and...
In its new art series that uses a mix of Nespresso capsules, ceramic tiles, scrap fabric and acrylic paint, NVC’s artisans tell the story of industrious men and women who use their skills to earn a living for their families. The fabric was donated by Sepia Designs, which specializes in women’s clothing in Bacolod. The...
NVC’s “Bai-Bai, Bukid” (“sea” and “mountain” in the Hiligaynon dialect of Negros Occidental), an art exhibit and trunk show featuring the work of its artisans, has raised funds for 10,000 Mingo Meals to benefit undernourished children in the communities it serves. The event opening on October 22, 2019 gathered together Manila-based donors, partners, and other...
NVC was invited to take part in Nespresso’s Recycling Journey, held on April 25, 2019 in Makati to launch Nespresso Philippines’ recycling projects and share information on some of the many ways Nespresso coffee capsules can be repurposed. Nespresso capsules are used by NVC’s artisans to create beautiful, high-value art pieces. The event was covered...
More than a dozen artisans working more than a thousand man hours: that’s what it took the men and women of our Artisans of Hope livelihood workshop to wrap around a pillar of Ayala Capitol Central which opened on December 15, 2018 in Bacolod City. Even as the piece reflects the intertwining lives and tales...
Previously unable to find regular work, Edgar and his wife live with his in-laws, using the adjoining little sari-sari store as bedroom by night and living room by day. Because he now earns a good living in our Artisans of Hope livelihood workshop, Edgar is able to make a contribution to the family income. Thanks...
The Artisans of Hope product catalogue for 2018 is now ready! Flip through the pages and see the beautiful items our artisans have produced. Learn more about Artisans of Hope
Jon Jon is a senior high school student. In 2018, he joined our Artisans of Hope livelihood workshop in search of a summer job. From his first pay doing mosaic art, he was able to buy footwear for his whole family. Over the entire summer, he saved enough to fund his school expenses—including his uniform...
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