Are we creating a livable future?
In case you missed it, here is the message I shared at our 2024 year-end gala.
Is POGI Foundation creating a livable future?
Sustainability is the capacity to be maintained or continued. While we often hear this term in relation to the environment, let's consider sustainability in a broader sense: creating a livable future.
At POGI Foundation, this idea is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes how we allocate resources and drives our mission to create lasting impact across generations.
When a child receives a scholarship or grows up in a nurturing and godly environment, they develop emotionally, socially, and mentally. This transformation brings hope and joy not just to the child, but to their entire family. Empowered by education, that child can create a brighter future for their community. The ripple effect is undeniable: One child at a time. One family at a time. One community at a time.
One of the most valuable things we can offer—whether to a child, a loved one, or a cause—is consistency. When a new donor signs up for regular giving, no matter what the amount is, we find it a breakthrough.
As a youth worker, I’ve seen firsthand the difference consistency makes. Showing up, building relationships, and refusing to give up has kept countless young people safe from the dangers of violence, bullying, and destructive influences. Consistency sustains their hope and nurtures leaders who carry our mission forward.
Our Mission: Ignite Hope. Restore Dignity. Defeat Poverty.
We started POGI Foundation to alleviate poverty with a consistent, long-term strategy. Our mission is simple yet profound:
Ignite Hope through outreach and relief efforts.
Restore Dignity by providing education and treating each individual with respect and care.
Defeat Poverty by equipping young people with the skills and opportunities they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
Through our base in Quezon City, we offer them a path to a better future. Hope sustains. Dignity uplifts. Education empowers. Our educational base in the Philippines not only supports students, but creates jobs.
In India, we fund the education of children and youth in an orphanage that provides a safe and loving home.
In the Middle East, we support relief, literacy, and higher education initiatives.
To continue this work across regions, we need regular and consistent support. This is social sustainability—ensuring that our communities thrive through education, outreach, and capacity-building.
But sustainability also requires financial stability. We strive for cost efficiency by streamlining operations and maximizing the impact of every dollar.
Through our events and newsletters, we practice donor engagement—keeping you informed and connected to the difference you’re making.
We want to thank each of you for supporting us in so many ways—through volunteering, leadership, sponsorship, and generosity.
We’ve all heard the phrase “Pay it forward.” Just as gratitude begets gratitude, generosity begets generosity. By continuing this culture of giving, we can create a sustainable, livable future for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can build a future where no child is forgotten, no family is left behind, and no dream is out of reach. Thank you for believing in our mission.
With heartfelt thanks,
Buena Tupe
Founder
People of Grace International
Additional Ways to Give
Online: bit.ly/pogigift
Cheques to ICMS: Please include a "separate" note – For People of Grace International
Call or Email: (604) 240-5096 or peopleofgraceintl@gmail.com
