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http://www.yummy.ph 83 December 2016Gifts and GracesFair TradeFoundationA nonprofit venturethat focuses on sellingproducts made by socialentrepreneurs, Gifts andGraces aims to elevatepeople, including indigenouscommunities, from poverty.They work in tandemwith the World Fair TradeOrganization, a nonprofitgroup that focuses onprotecting low-incomeworkers, like craftsmen andfarmers, from exploitation.``````Iraya-MangyanDevelopmentProgramThis program is one of themany projects on the AyalaFoundation’s roster ofcharities that aim to helpdevelop unity and fostergrowth in underprivilegedFilipino communities. TheIraya-Mangyan Program,funded through donations,offers scholarships andnourishment programs tothe Mangyan youth.``````The DSWD’sLivelihood ProgramThe Department of SocialWelfare and Development(DSWD) began theirSustainable LivelihoodProgram as a means to helppoor Filipino families riseout of poverty through self-sustaining businesses. TheirPantawid Pamilyang PilipinoProgram aims to developsmall enterprises throughvocational skills training,financial literacy assistance,and resource mapping.``````Beyond BordersPhilippinesThe brand specializes inlocally crafted and sourcedtextiles and fabrics, mostof which are hand-wovenin Ilocos. They aim to keepthe tradition of ancestralhand-woven Abel fabricsalive, while supporting thelivelihood of the communitiesinvolved in the craft in theIlocos region.``````Presents that aid in upliftingindigenous tribes andpreserving traditional craftsWoventogetherTHEGIFTS1 T’nalak coasters,P995 for a setof six, Gifts andGraces Fair TradeFoundation2 T’nalak tablerunner by theKlubi Women'sSustainableLivelihoodProgram, P185to P350 per yard,DSWD SustainableLivelihoodProgram3 TraditionalInabel weavethrow, P695,Beyond BordersPhilippines4 Woven bowls,P795 for a setof three, AyalaFoundation (forWKHEHQH¿WRIIraya-Mangyan ofOriental Mindoro)5 T’boli brassnapkin rings,P1,995 for a setof six, Gifts andGraces Fair TradeFoundationThe makers