"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill

Sunday, February 05, 2023

Forging ahead in 2023

Schools visited in January 2023:

Doña Fructuosa Alba de Romero Elem. School
Sigma, Capiz
Principal: Sherill Buni
January 7, 2023
Sponsored by Odette A. Ricasa and 
Nieva Q. Burdick



With Odette A. Ricasa

Agustin Navarra Elem School
Ivisan, Capiz
Principal: Judith P. Tu
January 19, 2023
Sponsored by Odette A. Ricasa and
Smiley and Kai Rice and Shoes Project




Duluan Elem School
Maayon, Capiz
Principal: Abner Damsani
January 2023
Books donated by Jasmin Gaite and 
Diane Acas


Dayhagan Elem School
Pilar, Capiz
Principal: Phincy Obligar
January 30, 2023
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele Charitable Trust 
Odette A. Ricasa
Smiley and Kai Shoes Project



Butacal Elementary School
Pontevedra, Capiz
January 28, 2023
Kinder, Grade 1 and Grade 6
Photos by Elvina Benliro, Kinder Instructor




Many thanks to all our sponsors who are our backbone. BalayniCharie couldn't do it without your generous support. God bless you all. 

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Images by TravelswithCharie unless otherwise indicated.


Saturday, December 10, 2022

Balay Mapanag


One of the main goals of BalayniCharie Foundation is to support literacy and education in the province of Capiz. We met Fretzie Henderin Feria of Balay Mapanag, a Museum, Library and Archives in Cuartero, Capiz and presented her with books for the town's library. Cuartero is the only town in Capiz with its own museum and library. Many thanks to my Paulinian colleagues, Jazmin Gaite , Nievz V Quezon and Smiley and Kai Shoes Program for these books. Thanks too to Christian George Francisco Acevedo for introducing me to Ms. Feria and this important literacy project.

Fretzie Henderin Feria, Balay Mapanag

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Images by BalayniCharie 


Activities November 14, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Cabungahan Elementary School, Maayon November 14, 2022
215 students
Sponsored by Diane and Mon Acas and L & M Fun Channel
Shoes donated by Selma Templanza and Smiley and Kai Shoes Program
Books donated by Jazmin Gaite, L & M Fun Channel and Diane Acas






Culasi Elem School, Sapian
November 17, 2022
133 students
Sponsored by Odette Aquitania Ricasa
Shoes donated by Selma Templanza and Smiley and Kai Shoes Program 




Gabuc School, Pontevedra
November 21, 2022
41 students
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele
Image by Jofelyn Rosales


Cabugao School, Pontevedra
November 21, 2022
26 students
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele


Agcabugao Elementary School, Cuartero
November 22, 2022
103 students
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele Charitable Trust
Shoes donated by Smiley and Kai Shoes Program



Antonio Belo Integrated School, Panitan
193 students, Grades 4-6
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele
Shoes donated by Smiley and Kai Shoes Program



Ameligan Elementary School, Pontevedra
Kindergarten students, 24 students
Sponsored by Gary and Nancy Steele
Books donated by L & M Fun Channel and Nieva Burdick
Images by Rhea Bolina



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Images by BalayniCharie