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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OUR AIM:
CREATE bags THAT CHANGE LIVES
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Featured product
Malakas Collection - Strong, Durable Bags for Every Journey
Malakas means "strong"in Filipino - and this bestselling collection lives up to its name. Built for resilience, Malakas bags are designed to handle heavy loads, making them the perfect travel companions, everyday carryalls, or workhorse totes. Whether you're heading to the office, the gym or on a weekend advanture, these bags hold everything you need with style and strength. Trusted by hundreds, loved for their long-lasting quality.