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Handmade with purpose

ten foundations signature schoolbags

Meet our three signature schoolbags - Pag-asa, Malakas, and Aruga - each handcrafted with purpose by skilled artisans in the Philippines. They're symbols of the hope, strength, and care shared between the women who make them and the children who carry them.

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who we are


A non-profit, purpose-driven charity founded in Belfast by Ian Campbell in 2012, Ten Foundations aims to empower women living in extreme poverty in the Philippines by helping them break free from the relentless cycle of poverty—where limited access to education, stable income, and healthcare prevents families from improving their circumstances across generations.

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OUR VISION

A world where every schoolbag creates a change - lifting lives out of poverty and building a future with fairness, integrity, and purpose.

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OUR MISSION

To create sustainable livelihoods for families in the Philippines by crafting high-quality, ethical bags - while building global awareness and inspiring communities here in Belfast and beyond to shop with purpose and drive real change.

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How impact happens

We train mothers in the Philippines to handcraft durable, ethically made schoolbags. Each purchase funds fair wages, supports children's education, and connects conscious shoppers - from Belfast to beyond - to a movement of meaningful change.

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EVENTS

RAISING VOICES

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Rock Choir proudly presents "Raising Voices” for Ten Foundations.

Set to take place on Saturday 28th June at the Banana Block, this concert promises to be quite the spectacle!

As the Rock Choir take the stage, prepare to be wowed by all the classics. Doors open at 6:30 PM, welcoming you to a night filled with not only music but much more. Plus special guests!

We have a raffle, tombola, bags, coffee and market stalls, and tantalizing Filipino food.

Big screens will share inspiring stories throughout the night, reminding us of the purpose of the evening – every penny raised goes directly to Ten Foundations livelihood programme.

Carry Hope, one song at a time

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