Our school bags are handcrafted by each of the mothers and fathers employed by the foundation. Therefore, each bag represents the story of a unique family. In addition, we provide one school bag for every bag we sell to a child in need in the Philippines. Our goal is to make it easier for children to go to school and enable them to continue their education by providing them with a tool to carry their school supplies. We offer incredibly designed school bags that are also of exceptional quality. By purchasing a Ten Foundation schoolbag, you are also empowering a student 7,000 miles away.

Every seam in each bag is crafted with love by our passionate staff members with a smile. Every seam in each bag is crafted with love by our passionate staff members with a smile. Using local materials, each bag is handmade in Bayanihan Village, a community built by the foundation that embodies the culture of every Filipino. In the Philippines, there is a custom known as Bayanihan (pronounced as buy-oo-nee-hou), derived from the word bayan, which means nation, town, or community. In its literal meaning, bayanihan refers to a spirit of unity, work and cooperation among a community to achieve a common goal. This name embodies what the foundation represents as its core value.

There are 30 active volunteers in Northern Ireland. Ranging from 13 to 76 years old. Each of them dedicates their precious time to volunteering at our shops in Castle Court and Lisburn Road. Pop-up stores are also held periodically throughout the year. They are considered family to us and not just volunteers. Additionally, we partner with Northern Ireland primary schools and make occasional visits in order to promote our initiative and give every child an opportunity to be a part of our journey in changing lives.

The impact of the foundation's livelihood programme does not only benefit Bayanihan Village, it extends to many other places as well. The foundation's livelihood programme also benefits the communities around Bayanihan Village. The salaries received by the employees are all spent within the local community and the surrounding village. These expenses include food and clothing. Our staff reported spending the money in the local community, thereby boosting the local economy and expanding the impact wider.