Rise Up Crafts is a social enterprise and livelihood program, created by the Rise Above Foundation Cebu (RAFC). Recybags [re-si-bags] are the main products hand-woven by the mothers who have no stable means of income to sustain a healthy life for their families.
The Resilient Mothers of Rise Up Crafts Read More »
Rise Above Foundation is extremely grateful to Developing World Connections (DWC) from Canada for thinking about us and our scholars as we closed the last quarter of the year 2021.
Online Learning Tools for RAFC Scholars Read More »
The Rise Above Education Sponsorship program has helped hundreds of students from underprivileged families through the years. Sadly due to Typhoon Rai, most are living in houses that are in shambles.
Rebuilding Homes, Building Future Read More »
If there is one story that touched us to the core in 2021, it would be that of Alma and Little Mary. Help us in rebuilding their home after Typhoon Rai.
We at Rise Above Foundation Cebu (RAFC) collaborate with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) to continue improve and elevate the quality of life of the people we serve, especially the underprivileged families in Cebu.
RAFC and RAFI Collaboration In Action Read More »
Our hearts sunk when visiting Carol Baclayon’s abode! It’s a pity to see the living condition of this very courageous family, 12 siblings live there.
Restoring A Home of 12 Siblings Read More »
On Dec. 16, Typhoon Odette a Category 5 typhoon swept through the central Philippines with wind speeds of 300 km/hour or more. It caused death and widespread damage and destruction in a gigantic area.
Wrap An Extra Gift for A Poor Family in Cebu!
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Alma drives her old motorcycle using one hand and the other hand to hold her 4-year-old daughter with special needs, Mary.
Photo Credits to AR Photography
Cheryl was only 7 years old when Elisabet, Rise Above Cebu founder, met her at a special school for the handicapped. Cheryl is now turning 26, and a 3rd-year college student taking up Psychology at a premier university of Cebu. Just recently, she received her Tuition fee for July-August Summer Classes.
Chery’s Small Steps to Success Read More »