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PESOS MONTHLY is what a family of five needs to meet their food and non-food needs (Source: National Statistical Coordination Board, 2012) Vision Mission Values Communities where people are • Understanding community realities We have a deep love of country. productive, creative, self-reliant, and and engaging people in the change We believe in shared prosperity. proud to be Filipino. process We are creative and innovative. • Acting as catalyst for inclusion to We act with integrity. bridge community and business We strive for excellence. aspirations We collaborate and work as a team. • Building and nurturing partnerships with public and private groups, civil society and Ayala to achieve impact, scale, and sustainability for everyone involved CONTENTS 2 Message from the Chairmen 3 Message from the President 4 Ayala Foundation, As One We Can 6 Our Reach and Impact 7 Where We Are 8 Education Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education, Text2Teach 12 Youth Leadership Ayala Young Leaders Congress, Leadership Communities, Careers for Street Youth, LEAD ASEAN Summit, Filipino American Young Leaders Program 16 Sustainable Livelihood Iraya-Mangyan Project; Calauan, Laguna; El Nido, Palawan; Product Fairs 20 Arts and Culture Ayala Museum, Filipinas Heritage Library 24 Special Projects Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations in the Philippines, Buklod Bahayan Daycare Center 26 Disaster Response 28 Our Board of Trustees 30 Special Section: Ayala 180 Years 34 Report of Independent Auditors 88 Our Management and Staff 90 Directory 2013 Annual Report Message from the Chairmen Throughout its 52 years in operation, the Ayala Foundation has continued to evolve from a purely philanthropic organization to an organization that seeks to provide viable, sustainable, and lasting solutions for the many communities it works with. This path was in large part shaped by the challenges and realities of our times. Today we are faced with the ever-increasing needs of marginalized communities and the challenge of addressing these in a sustainable manner over the long-term. The socioeconomic problems we face today call for more permanent solutions that must go beyond pure philanthropy. Increasingly, they require deeper community engagement and a We believe more holistic understanding of needs that result in integrated and systemic solutions that will put communities in a that developing sustainable path to progress. inclusive We believe that the Ayala Foundation can play a role in this cycle of sustainability and progress. As a bridge programs that between marginalized communities and the business sector, we are in a unique position to help bring together create value and business solutions and market discipline to addressing social issues. We aim to empower the broader base of the pyramid by working with communities through strategic planning, employing relevant programs, and bringing in the prosperity for right partnerships. all stakeholders Clearly, this involves multi-sectoral collaboration. Central to this is developing and strengthening our relations is the with an ever-widening network of stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement is imperative in crafting holistic community sustainable path solutions and it is an imperative that must be shared among the public, private, and socio-civic sectors. It is important forward. that we build a high level of trust in this process by demonstrating accountability and the responsible stewardship of resources. Ultimately, the Ayala Foundation believes that developing inclusive programs that create value and prosperity for all stakeholders is the sustainable path forward. This will require imagination and innovative thinking that result in effective and long-lasting programs. We hope to constantly foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and sustainability as we work with our many partners in bringing about progressive solutions to achieve more inclusive growth. Finally, we remain committed to our goals of enhancing the nation’s pride in its history and culture. We continue to celebrate our artistic achievements, our national cultural heritage and our emerging talent through our museum and Filipinas Heritage library activities. We thank our many partners, our management team and staff, and the multiple communities we have come to work with for sharing our aspirations and vision for a progressive and inclusive path forward. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala CO-CHAIRMAN Fernando Zobel de Ayala CO-CHAIRMAN 2 Message from the President Collaboration and Community Solutions—these defined our activities at Ayala Foundation in 2013, which we started by introducing our four program pillars. Focusing on Education, Youth Leadership, Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture, our end in mind is communities where people are productive, innovative, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Aside from these program areas, we have defined certain criteria to guide us in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing projects. Two key factors were public–private partnerships and strategic alliances. Without these, combined with our other criteria, we would not have achieved the milestones of today. Our Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education (CENTEX) has seen 39 alumni, out of 75 students that graduated 6th Grade in 2005, fresh out of college holding degrees in Mathematics, Psychology, Nursing, to name a few. The collaboration with the Department of Education was integral in the success of this endeavor. The Text2Teach alliance, a partnership with various local government units and community advocates, has reached 340 public elementary schools. The project has become an international model for tech-based learning intervention. In collaboration with the Ayala group of companies, we produced 81 alumni for the Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC), bringing our alumni base to 1,124 in all sectors, all over the nation. Leadership Communities (LeadCom) is all about servant leadership and skill-building. Our partnership with the local government in Calauan, Laguna enabled us to reach out to the youth in that community. Strong relationships with private collectors and cultural institutions, both local and international, allowed the Ayala Museum to present imaginative exhibitions and compelling 7,890—This number is so educational programs, thus helping it exceed the 100,000 patronage mark. The Filipinas important that we put it Heritage Library also marked a milestone in its history. It reopened as “a contemporary space for the contemporary researcher” on the sixth floor of the Ayala Museum, with a stronger on the cover of our annual commitment to harnessing technology for Filipiniana research. report as a reminder Our most recent program pillar, Sustainable Livelihood, is an encouraging work in that we each have a role progress. Encouraging because, in just a year, we have taken the first steps in helping heads to play in helping our of families become more employable or gain diversified sources of income. We are excited to communities move past see what milestones 2014 and beyond will bring to El Nido (Palawan), Calauan (Laguna), and the threshold of poverty. Talipanan (Oriental Mindoro). According to the National Statistical Coordination Board, the monthly income of the average Filipino family must be at least =P7,890 to meet its basic needs. 7,890—This number is so important that we put it on the cover of our annual report as a reminder that we each have a role to play in helping our communities move past the threshold of poverty. Improving the quality of life of underserved Filipinos is, without a doubt, a collective effort. We are thankful to you, our partners and stakeholders. We look forward to our continued collaboration in providing integrated and sustainable solutions in Education, Youth Leadership, Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture, to provide that advantage our fellow Filipinos need to attain a brighter future. Maria Lourdes Heras-de Leon AS ONE, WE CAN. As ONE Nation, We Can. PRESIDENT 3 Every Filipino has their own vision of a better future. These visions may vary from Filipino to Filipino; each Filipino’s vision for a brighter future may even cover different areas of concern. If one takes these individual dreams and aspirations together, one would discover they are closely related—they form a bigger picture that breaks boundaries, multiplies possibilities, and includes virtually everybody. The challenge is to for everyone to come together and make their vision of a better future come true. This is why we developed our official tagline—“As One We Can.” 4 In August, the “Pilipinas: As One We Can” cinema ad premiered in Ayala Cinemas nationwide. This is our way of encouraging Filipinos from all walks of life to come together in building the nation’s future. The 45-second ad features artworks specially created by some of the most promising young artists in the country today. Each artwork displays a multiplicity of techniques, colors, and styles, and reflects each artist’s unique sensibility and approach to art. However, when the paintings are put beside one another, the word, “PILIPINAS” appears—a symbol for how Filipinos can harness their respective strengths and harmonize the elements together, so they can form a bigger, more compelling picture that celebrates both unity and diversity. We also launched the “Anthem” campaign in Ayala Cinemas nationwide. By flashing an image of the Philippine flag and the words of the Philippine National Anthem without any musical accompaniment, cinema