FORGE Story

Two years after the EDSA I Revolution, a group of community organizers decided to set up a social development organization which would pursue the empowerment agendum facilitated by the newly-acquired democratic space.

After its inception, FORGE started with a Training and Community Organizing Program in Cebu City anchored on the founder’s conviction that autonomous and strong people’s organization are indispensable building blocks to a people-centered and sustainable development.

Through the years, FORGE has applied and adopted classical Community Organizing (CO) in its programs for prostituted women and children and urban poor communities in their struggle for land tenure. Aside from that the organization is also into barangay organizing towards participatory governance that entailed multi-stakeholders participation in participatory barangay development processes.

As a response to the spreading threat of AIDS, FORGE has also implemented an AIDS Surveillance and Education Project under its Health Program way back in the 90′s. This project has paved the way for FORGE work among prostituted women and children.

Having been around in social development work for almost 20 years and still counting, FORGE continues to strive and work for the realization of its Vision, Mission and Goals through its various programs.

FORGE was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January1989 as a non-profit, non-stock organization.

3 Responses to “FORGE Story”

  1. rudyV September 28, 2007 at 11:59 pm #

    INCEPTION not inceptin (2nd paragraph)
    congrats to the people who initiated this blog…
    carry on, folks!

  2. jesserl April 19, 2010 at 7:12 am #

    Check on the website on child’s dream foundation especially about their sponsors. You might get some ideas. This foundation has similar goals with FORGE.

    Most of the local foundations here in Thailand are supported by EU’s 1% contribution to CSR.

  3. jesserl April 19, 2010 at 7:15 am #

    http://www.greenfund.org/greenfund/infomation/notice_view.jsp?pCurrentPage=&pBBSCode=359&pRowNum=10&pSearchType=TITLE&pSearchValue

    [Korea Green Foundation] Call for Overseas NGO Project Grant 2010

    Korea Green Foundation is calling for overseas NGO project proposals in order to providefunds that satisfies the following criteria. We look forward to reviewing your application.

    1. Subject
    - Provide grant to NGO or civic organization in Asia-Pacific region

    2. Eligibility
    - NGO or civic organization in Asia-Pacific region working for the public good
    ※ Organization with a focus in environment will be considered preferably.

    3. Content
    - Environment? climate change related project
    · Campaign
    · Education
    · Research
    · Fund Support for Building Well in developing countries
    ※ Limited to projects within the region

    4. Grant Detail
    - Max. grant amount: 3,000,000 KRW (approx. 3,000 USD) per project

    5. Number of Grant Recipient (no.)
    - Up to 10 organizations

    6. Selection Process/ Method
    - Submitted applications will be reviewed by the ‘selection committee’ and grant will be offered based on the selection criteria

    7. Note
    - Throughout the project, any advertising material (i.e. banner, brochure) should list ‘Korea Green Foundation as a sponsor’

    8. Submission Procedure/ Application Checklist

    Date

    Note

    Application Period

    2010 March 22 (Mon.) ~ May 31(Mon.)

    ※ Application should be received by May 31 (not by postmarked date)

    Materials to be submitted

    Online

    - Application
    ·Click here to download the form
    ·Name the file as follows
    :2010KoreaGreenFoundationGrant_Field of Interest_Organization Name.doc

    ※After submitting the application via email, you must post the material as well

    Offline

    -Application
    -Proof of Identification (of the applicant) (Nationally recognized)
    -Materials introducing applicant’s activities (e.g. brochure)

    Address to send to for submission

    Online

    fara96@greenfund.org

    ※Submission is finalized only ifyou submit the mateiral both online AND offline

    Offline

    A/2F. Dongyang Bldg., 34-7, Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-120, KoreaKorea Green Foundation
    Global Support Services Team Manager, Do-young Jung

    9. Schedule/ Timeline of the Selection Process

    Date

    Note

    Application Period

    2010 March 22(Mon.) ~ May 31(Mon.)

    ※ Application should be received by MAY 31 (not by postmarked date)

    Decision/
    Offer Made

    2010 June 15(Tue.) ~ 20(Sun.)

    ※After submitting the application via email, you must post the material as well

    Grant Payment

    1 month before project start date

    Project Implementation

    2010 June ~ Nov.

    ※Submission is finalized only if you submit the mateiral both online AND offline

    Wrap-up Project and complete project report

    2010 Dec
    10. Inquiry Contact
    – Korea Green Foundation, Global Support Services Team Manager, Do-young Jung [fara96@greenfund.org]

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