Maria Teresa Abadilla, CEO and Founder of Frontline Foundation, along with Head of Projects Jeanette Moody, have formally launched the Foundation in a very special high tea event in Melbourne Melrose Reception Centre on 15 June 2014. The event focused on introducing the Foundation’s core vision and strategy, values and mission, as well as its pilot community development initiative, the Let us Sell Goods Livelihood Project.
Frontline Foundation’s central focus will be supporting the indigenous communities in the Philippines through training and development to help them achieve sustainable livelihood and experience holistic transformation.
Abadilla has a long-standing concern for the impoverished communities in different regions in the Philippines. Since 2011, Frontline Foundation has organised numerous projects, such as the installation of a deep well water system in Iligan City, the provision of a tricycle in Cogeo, Antipolo, and the distribution of teaching materials in Apalit, Pampanga. The formal launch of the Foundation amplifies the momentum that drives the organisation’s community development efforts.
“This event is a culmination of three years of hard work to make a God-given dream become a reality,” said Abadilla. “It is important to us that we create a strong partnership between generous involved parties and needy communities. We aim to facilitate strategic planning and implementation of asset-based community development projects to inspire and build hope for all involved parties.”
“Witnessing how these families can survive below the poverty line, and still maintain a cheerful disposition is encouraging,” said Moody. “It is important that our Foundation continues to inspire and build hope so the people can have the motivation to create a positive change within their neighbourhood or community.”
Abadilla and Moody also announced the Foundation’s pilot initiative, the Let us Sell Goods Livelihood Project, which focuses on financial literacy and empowerment through microfinance.
Among the attendees were Colin Dyer and Nicolette Ranieri from the ACC International Relief, Major Sponsor David Reid and Senior Pastor Buddy Abadilla from Connect City Church (CCC), and the Foundation’s staff and volunteers. Special performances were provided by the talented CCC Choir and Pinoy Ako cultural dancers.
“As a strategic partner we are here to provide our expertise, resources and advice in project design, management and monitoring. We congratulate Maria Teresa Abadilla and her staff on the launch of their Foundation,” stated Colin Dyer, Program Coach at ACC International Relief.
Those interested in becoming involved with Frontline Foundation can contact Maila Reyes at 0421 238 948 or enquiries@frontlinefoundation.org.au.
