Stunning underwater photos inspire Nespresso art
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Stunning underwater photos inspire Nespresso art

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...

Bai-Bai Bukid, NVC’s art exhibit and trunk show, raises 10,000 Mingo Meals
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Bai-Bai Bukid, NVC’s art exhibit and trunk show, raises 10,000 Mingo Meals

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...

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ABS-CBN News: Christmas 2019: Shop for eco-friendly gifts for a cause

Original article at: https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/22/19/christmas-2019-shop-for-eco-friendly-gifts-for-a-cause MANILA – If you happen to be in Makati this week, check out this trunk show that lets you shop for eco-friendly gifts for a cause. Happening from October 22 to 24 at Palm Avenue in Dasmariñas Village, “Bai Bai, Bukid” (which means the sea and the mountains in the native...

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ClickTheCity: ‘Bai Bai, Bukid’ An Exhibit of Intricate Mosaic Art Pieces

Original article at: https://www.clickthecity.com/arts/a/38091/in-photos-bai-bai-bukid-an-exhibit-of-intricate-mosaic-art-pieces A relatively young province-based non-profit organization that has touched lives in 39 provinces across the Philippine archipelago will showcase its story in a unique exhibit cum bazaar of art pieces and crafts from its Artisans Of Hope livelihood workshop. Charlie Yu Inspirations No. 1 Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) Foundation, Inc,...

Mosaic installation by NVC artisans in Ayala mall
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Mosaic installation by NVC artisans in Ayala mall

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...

December 14, 2018February 1, 2019by
Artisans of Hope 2018 Product Catalogue
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Artisans of Hope 2018 Product Catalogue

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

Artist Charlie Co visits the Artisans of Hope workshop
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Artist Charlie Co visits the Artisans of Hope workshop

Did some of his magic rub off? When this 48″x48″ Nespresso, tile, and eggshell mosaic was being created by NVC’s artisans, the revered Negrense artist Charlie Co visited our Artisans of Hope livelihood workshop and observed their work. Forgive us if we’re only imagining it, but we think we heard someone say yesterday that the...

July 14, 2018September 7, 2018by
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Spot.ph: Here’s What You Can Do With Those Used Coffee Capsules

(SPOT.ph) For most people, there’s nothing like a freshly brewed cup of coffee to jumpstart the day. Single-serve coffee machines have made their way from highbrow cafés into the regular kitchen, ensuring that you can get a perfect shot of espresso anytime. But there’s a downside to this that’s taking its toll on the environment:...