Who We Are
Bukas Palad Cebu or BPCFI is a social initiative of the Focolare Movement, founded in 1987 by a group of young people who wanted to put into practice the challenge lunched by Chiara Lubich “to die for our own people” during her visit to the Philippines. Believing in the phrase of the Gospel “Freely you receive, freely you give” (Mt. 24:40) and living this as its motto, they decided to name it Bukas Palad – a Filipino term that means “open palms.”
Bukas Palad Cebu foundation is active in serving poor communities of Cebu City and nearby areas. It offers a comprehensive program to help children to access quality education (UN Sustainable Development Goal 4), promote health (SDG 3 Good health and wellbeing), fight malnutrition (SDG 2 Zero hunger), promote sustainable organic farming practices, livelihood skills training, and community development projects (SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth).
From a simple rapport built with the people, they are helped to rediscover their dignity, and so they become partners and not just mere recipients. Majority of BPCFI workers come from the community itself. To this date, BPCFI has catered more than 1,500 families.
Our Vision: To be a family united in building universal brotherhood.
Our Mission: To build relationships based on mutual love where “no one is so poor that he cannot give, and no one is so rich that he cannot receive.”
“Bukas Palad is an agency accredited by the Philippine National Department of Social Services (DSWD) and the Philippine Council for NGO certification (PCNC). Donations to Bukas Palad are tax deductible”.
What We Do
Bukas Palad aims to form and develop the human person of his potentials that he may become productive in the family and community, capable of transforming lives and building communities that witness universal brotherhood. Our programs seek to offer a way out of poverty through education, community involvement, reciprocity, sense of ownership . Our motto is: “Freely we receive, freely we give.”
What You Can Do
Support Our Programs
Support Our Programs
With your generous support we will be able to give educational, basic medical and nutritional assistance to many children and youth. We also provide nursery education, healthcare, feeding and skills development training for the underprivileged in our communities.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer With Us
Interested in sharing your talents, skills and expertise and make a difference in the lives of many? Come join us and we will take you through the most beautiful and rewarding adventure.
Be Part Of Us
Be Part Of Us
You want to contribute towards a better society? Together we can. Join us in our efforts to strengthen families and communities and transform society. Be our Partner.