On September 26, 2014, British American Tobacco (Phils) General Manager James Lafferty and NVC Foundation President Millie Kilayko signed a grant agreement of Php9 million for rehabilitation and repair in the provinces of Leyte, Samar and Biliran–three areas hard hit by Typhoon Yolanda. Under this agreement, NVC will administer various livelihood and infrastructure projects in Naval, Biliran; Hernani,...
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Before and after: Hermie, our first Peter Project beneficiary fisherman, beside the house he was living in as of February 2013, when we first me him. At that time, he was earning P50 daily on good days as fisherman’s helper. Life was so bad that Hermie said he had no dreams. Read Hermie’s story here Today,...
We’ve been turning over boats, but this time, it was a turnover of a different kind. We took a major step towards our efforts at providing livelihood opportunities in the Yolanda stricken areas when we turned over NVC’s fiberglass production operations in Leyte for the townsfolk of the Municipality of Javier to operate....
Meet father and daughter team Hazel and Bello. Bello is the master carpenter of NVC’s livelihood projects, the man behind our bestselling folding tables and other beautiful, handcrafted furniture. His daughter, Hazel, is a fine arts student and is one of our artisans. Bello and his wife, Hermie, were originally hesitant about Hazel’s chosen course because its...
From the fallen trees of communities hit by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) among which we work, discarded wood is given new life. Lovingly crafted by NVC”s team of artists and artisans, this Blessing of Hope is a humble yet poignant tribute to faith and the resilience of the human spirit. These creations are currently on exhibit...
NVC’s Mingo production plant in Negros Occidental makes instant meals for undernourished children and also provides workers a livelihood. Learn more about Mingo Invalid Displayed Gallery
