basic information

RD Foundation
ORGANIZATION NAME

About the Partnership

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Agreement Name Partnership Type
Pre School Readiness Enhancement Program (PREP) Project Funded

About the partner (partner's profile)

mission and purpose

Vision: “Making life better by putting faith into action” Mission “Building better communities through programs on education, environment, and community-based enterprise” Core Values 1) Faith in God 2) Charity 3) Collaboration 4) Commitment 5) Empowerment 6) Integrity 7) Quality Service/Excellence 8) Sustainability Its purposes, among others, are “(a) to improve the quality of life of marginalized communities by advancing the development of human capital, (b) the leader in bridging societal divides through Corporate Social Responsibility in Mindanao, (c) efficient management of CSR programs that are relevant to self-sustaining host communities, and (d) ensure that all CSR activities are in line with strategic thrust”.

areas of expertise

RD Foundation, Inc. is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Arm of RD Group of Companies, a conglomerate of around 50 diversified companies in the Philippines and abroad. The foundation traces its roots from the philanthropic and charity works of the Rivera Family since the establishment of their first business, RD Pawnshop, in 1976. As one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines, RD commits to build better communities through the corporate foundation’s programs and services. It is a philanthropic institution & a leading development catalyst in Mindanao, Philippines and Papua New Guinea for Education, Health and Social Services, Livelihood and Training, Environment, Peace and Development and Cultural Preservation. Accreditation, Certifications & Affiliations  Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)  Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD)  Association of Foundations (AF)  League of Corporate Foundations (LCF)  Sarangani Province Empowerment and Transformation Forum (SPECTRUM)

geographical areas of operation

Mindanao, Philippines and Papua New Guinea.

Type of organization

Local/National NGO

Areas of Interest

Early Childhood Care and Development Child Protection

organizational size

Regular Staff - 5; Project-Based Staff - 2; Active Volunteers - 50 and Board of Trustees - 10 members

target sectors/beneficiaries

Children, LGU Officials

Financial Portfolio

total donations received of Php 7,491,151.00 for the year 2010.

Partner Status

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contact information

head of organization

Ritchie Rivera

proj. contact person

Ryan Vidanes

position title

President

contact person position

Executive Director

org. office contact number

(083) 552 8236 | (083) 302-0138

contact person e-mail address

rsvidanes@rdfoundation.org.ph

e-mail address

contact person telephone number

09171031619

org. office street address

Orchid St. Purok St. Cruz, Calumpang, 9500 Gen. Santos City South Cotabato Philippines