The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is the family foundation of the family line of Don Ramon Aboitiz. Established in 1966, RAFI continues to elevate lives of people in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Its mission is to be “Architects of Change”, by elevating the dignity of man who implement solutions that enable people to achieve higher levels of wellbeing.
RAFI’s role is to provide the architecture of participation, setting the stage for partnerships, coalitions and project management by working with local government and civil society in bringing about positive change. Its main program domains include Economic, focused on improving the economic well-being of communities; Social, creating opportunities for growth and improving a sense of identity and purpose; and Physical, building healthy, resilient and livable communities.
AEV, AFI and RAFI forged partnerships in various CSR Programs most significantly for reforestation and biodiversity programs in the country.
RAFI’s Bugsay Philosophy, which the term “Bugsay” is the Cebuano word for paddle… “A short oar that propels”. Every person in this world is given a Bugsay® – these are the internal resources that give us the power to direct our own destiny. You can power (paddle) yourself toward your chosen destiny, be sidetracked, remain motionless, or move around in circles without any focus or direction. It is a personal choice. One must have the right attitudes and have a clear view of one’s goals in life. One must be fully aware of this freedom to choose and to consciously direct one’s life.
