Investing in Children's Health

It has been written and documented by various international bodies and organizations that investing in children is one of the most produtive and relevant investments we can make.   According to UNICEF:

"Investing financial resources to help children survive and develop to their full potential is, first and foremost, a moral imperative. But investing in children is also important on practical grounds. It yields positive benefits to economies and societies. Since the foundation of an individual’s health and well-being is laid in early childhood, the most opportune time to break the cycle of poverty, or prevent it from beginning, is during that time. Programmes that invest in early childhood development could generate considerable cost savings for government. Investments in children are increasingly seen as one of best and most valuable long-term investments we can make".

Isa Mundo Foundation supports the research and work of UNICEF in their efforts to provide better health to the world's most vulnerable children.  We will continue to develop and maintain our projects that invest in children living in less fortunate communities. When provided a safe and learning environment and resources to reach their full potential, we believe that children will grow up to contribute to their community's social and economic health.  As Marian Wright Edelmen said "if we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much".

To learn more about UNICEF's focus on Investing in Children's Health, visit www.unicef.org

Happy Holidays from the Isa Mundo Foundation

We would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and all the best in 2013.

It has been a year of project maintenance for the Foundation as we begin to asses how to further support our on-going projects since 2006.  As with all not for profit and charitable organizations, attainment of financial support and funds has been a challenge the past two years as the global economic recession has had an impact on fundraising and grant contributions.  But despite this, Isa Mundo continues to complete projects and found ways to help establish another Isa Mundo Education Centre in Sinacaban region in the Philippines this year.  We think that this speaks to the unique approach of the Foundation and its reliance on partnerships rather than solely on grants and fundraising.

Our success in partnering with businesses, corporations and individuals with specific skill sets has allowed us to grow without increasing costs and by focusing on in-kind donations of supplies and human resources.  This has proven to be less stressful than fundraising and waiting for grants.  As one of our mentors often said " poverty never sleeps " so we need to be innovative and ensure we keep completing projects and find different ways to complete our work.

As an example, we are working on developing the first Isa Mundo Foundation Life Skills Program that we hope to launch in our schools and other child centred facilities.  This will require research, editing, partnering with an academic insititution and working with one of our not for profit organizations in Latin America to pilot the program.  The cost would be minimal as everything is donated in-kind, including printing of the workbooks. But the end result of this simple project could be very relevant in supporting our on-going programs and education curriculum to improve the lives of children and students.

Our approach is simple and we intend to continue following the same path in 2013 but also mindful that we need to keep progressing and attract new members and volunteers with fresh ideas and skills.

We would like to thank our families, friends and members for your continued support. Our success is driven by your commitment to believe in our vision and work.  We wish you all a  healthy, prosperous and peaceful 2013 !!!

Maligayang Paslit 2012

Isa Mundo Foundation has again partnered with the Bambang Youth Organization in Bambang, Bulacan Philippines. The annual Maligayang Paslit celebration is a fun filled event that invites children and youth on December 24th of each year.  It's an event to motivate and inpsire the youth of Bambang to be active and be involved in their community.  

This is the 13th Maligayang Paslit and the event has grown each year and it is estimated tht over 1000 children and yoth will participate this year.

Isa Mundo has been a partner since 2006 and has become on the major supporters of the annual celebation.  We will post photos and summary of the event in the new year.

The Sinacaban Central School IMEC

We are happy to update that another Isa Mundo Education Centre (IMEC) has been established in Sinacaban Central School in Misamis Occidental region of the Philippines.

The laptops and school supplies arrived safe and sound this week and will be set up as soon as possible in time for the new calendar year.  We are thankful for the partnership with the Sinacaban School and the committment of its teachers to provide much needed technology to improve the education opportunities of the students in the community.  We are committed to support the IMEC by ensuring that we improve the capacity of the school to deliver the best possible education for its students.


We will keep you updated and we hope to visit Sinacaban Central School in the near future.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

On October 29, 2012, our Director and Founder, Paul Lorilla, received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to honour his significant contributions, achievements and dedication to improve the lives of children, families and communities through the Isa Mundo Foundation. Paul accepted the award on behalf of the volunteers and supporters of the Foundation and stated that 'this is more than just an individual award, there are countless volunteers, funders and other not for profit organizations that make our projects successful, so this medal is to recognize and thank them as well for their passion to help those less fortunate. I am honored to accept this for the Isa Mundo Foundation family'.


The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a new commemorative medal to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. This year, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their outstanding service to community and for helping make Canada what it is today.

To learn more about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, visit http://www.gg.ca

Thank you Blurr Clothing

A few years back, we received donations from Blurr, a clothing line providing versatile styles for outdoor use.  These clothes included shirts, pants, shorts and bags that were all in new condition.  We have taken our time donating these supplies to our various projects but we recently shipped the final boxes to the Philippines this year.

We partnered with a local organization in Manila, Philippines that focusses on feeding malnourished families in the region and where Blurr clothing could be used as uniforms for classes.  In addition, Blurr clothing were also donated as part of relief supplies for the recent typhoon flood victims that devastated the area.

We would like to thank Blurr for their support to the Isa Mundo Foundation.  Blurr is run by a small and hardworking group in  Squamish, B.C., Canada.  The company design and develop products for the young minded, progressive and multi-faceted outdoor enthusiasts. You can see their clothing line at www.blurrstuff.com. 

To learn more about the "Feeding Children, Teaching Mothers" program in the Philippines, please visit their website at  www.soroptimistamandaluyong.org

Thank you Manila Express Cargo

We would like to thank the Manila Express Cargo (Vancouver/Richmond) for their support in shipping much needed computers and school supplies to Misamis Occidental region in the Philippines.

The supplies will help create the second Isa Mundo Education Centre in the Philippines and enhance the current curriculum at the Sinacaba Central School.  Shipping supplies to Asia is always a challenge and costly.  We are grateful for partners such as Manila Express Cargo who believes in our vision to improve education opportunities in poor communities in the Philippines. 

The company offers sea cargo shipment from Canada to any part of the Philippines including money transfers and door to door services in the country.  To learn more about Manila Express Cargo, please visit their website at:

www.manila-express.com/