PSHF

Philippine Self-Help Foundation

  • HOW WE STARTED
    The PSHF came into being in January 1987. The island of Negros in the Southern Visayas region was plunged into crisis when the price of sugar in the world market collapsed. Read more.
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  • ABOUT THE FOUNDER
    The PSHF came into being in January 1987. The island of Negros in the Southern Visayas region was plunged into crisis when the price of sugar in the world market collapsed. Read more.
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  • LOANS
    The PSHF's main goal is to provide loans to poor families in the Philippines. The PSHF's intention is to encourage self-help so the loans are used as capital for small businesses. Read more. 
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  • GRANTS
    We also help individuals with grants for unaffordable medical treatment, housing assistance, business revival and training, specifically through organic farming seminars. Read more.
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  • LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER
    In 1997, we branched out and opened a preschool, the LLC, in Bulacao, a poor suburb in Cebu city. The primary goal of the school is to provide good quality and affordable education to poor children. Read more. 
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  • FARM
    We have a 2.3 hectare plot of land on the island of Guimaras which we are developing into a pioneering farm for the practice of permaculture and in the future, we hope, a training centre for sustainable agriculture. Read more.  
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  • ENVIRONMENT
    The PSHF has set up an environmental arm in order to help address the effects of pollution and global warming in the areas where it operates. The initial step taken towards this end is the clean up of the creek in Guba village in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. 
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  • Partnering Towards Self-Reliance
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"My Fondest Farewell"

In an email to Richard, Bernie recalls her fond memories of Lucia (91) who died last week. Read on....

Featured Project for July 2019

Mersa is excited about adding sweet potato rolls to her menu.  Shineah, our working scholar, writes up her story.  Read more about Mersa's plans.....

"A FIELD TRIP IN NEGROS ORIENTAL"

Milkey being interviewed by Richard, Winelin with her back to the camera interprets.

Richard and Ireen travelled from Bohol island to Negros Oriental early in the new year of 2019. Read on for how their first day in the field unfolded..  Read on to know how....


"A SUMMER BREAK IN THE PHILIPPINES "

Mayuko on a side trip with PSHF Cauayan field worker Gefre and his family.

Mayuko Yoshida spent two weeks in the Philippines as a volunteer. Here she shares her memories of her stay with us. Read more ....