Philippines

In the Philippines, Globewise supports the Kalinga Foundation, which focuses on the education and development of children living in and around the Payatas dumpsite on the outskirts of Manila. More than 140,000 people live near this landfill, many of whom survive by collecting and sorting waste.

Like Globewise, Kalinga believes in providing structural support and views education as the most sustainable form of development. Education is the only true long-term solution to breaking the cycle of poverty.
 

The foundation carefully selects its students based on motivation and the family's financial situation (below the poverty line). These children attend the Papaya School, founded by Kalinga in 2003. After primary school, they can continue their education through the ‘Apple Project’, which provides scholarships for secondary and vocational education. In 2025, Globewise will contribute to these scholarships.