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Both public and private organizations are keen on partnering with non-government organizations (NGOs) in the Philippines as part of their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). However, a successful association with an NGO takes more than committing oneself to a shared cause. Here are the ways to develop a successful NGO-private partnership. These tips are…

Microfinance stands as one of the most promising and cost-effective tools in the fight against poverty. ~Jonathan Morduch Founded and pioneered in the 1970s, microfinance is an ingenious concept that made financial services available to underserved communities. Today, it is widely utilized all over the world. Microfinance programs have made a significant and pivotal impact…

Corporate social responsibility is a hard-edged business decision. Not because it is a nice thing to do, or because people are forcing us to do it, but because it is good for our business. ~Niall Fitzerald. In recent years, businesses and companies worldwide have found that corporate responsibility or corporate social responsibility has become a…

RAFI Micro-finance, Inc. (RAFI MFI), a microfinance institution engaged in providing services to underprivileged micro-entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of an affordable micro-insurance product, Family Relief Plan (FRP), with an insurance premium of Php 14 per month. More information can be found at the organization’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/rafimicrofinance/ The affordable micro-insurance plan is…

A mother’s love is immeasurable; it could make her go the extra mile for the sake of her family’s welfare or makes her sacrifice her own priorities over that of her family’s. For RAFI Micro-finance, Inc. (RMF) nanays, working an average of 8-12 hours in their respective businesses is nothing compared to the feeling of seeing their children achieve their dreams.