Since its establishment—CFF Philippines in 1997, CFF Japan in 1998, Malaysia in 2008, and Myanmar in 2017—CFF has supported children across four countries. Over 6,000 youth volunteers have been dispatched to these communities. To sustain and expand support systems for children and youths globally, and to enhance program and human resource development, CFF International has been established.
For the past 25 years, we have supported children through work camps, revealing the following “effects of the work camp project.”
Viewpoint for Children: Rather than simply providing material and financial support, we dispatch youth volunteers to create an interactive environment where children and youth grow together. The participation fee not only offers financial assistance but also fosters emotional growth and support for both parties.
Viewpoint for Youth: Through work camps (including the 5-care program), young people gain opportunities to help both themselves and others. They (1) contribute financially through participation fees and (2) directly engage with children, supporting them while working towards a shared future. This experience helps them grow into individuals who view social issues as personal challenges, driven by a strong desire to “protect the future of children.”
Overview: The significance lies in creating a space where mutual support between children and youth can flourish. This mutual support program is effective, interdependent, and sustainable, balancing financial assistance (participation fees) with emotional growth (5-care programs).
What are the 5 Care Programs?
The 5 Cares represent (Care for Self, Care for Others, Care for Environment, Care for Society, Care for Future) and serve as core values for raising children and youths. All programs—including human resource development, work camps, community support, and transition support—are built on the principles of the 5 Care Program.
The vertical line represents the core values of the work camp project for children and youths. Completing this vertical line is the first priority for developing young people into human resources who perceive social issues as their own and actively engage in problem-solving. Only with this foundation does the horizontal line (community development practice) become effective and sustainable.
Without the foundation of the vertical line, focusing solely on the horizontal line results in superficial practice.
Mission
Provide a development program (CFF/5 Care Programs) where children and young people worldwide care for the future by supporting one another, and expand it globally.
Vision
Caring for the Future Foundation through 5 CARE Programs:
Development of 5 CARE Programs → Work camps, study tours, human resource development, facility management, youth transition support, community support.
Coordination and implementation of the 5 CARE Program in 12 recipient and dispatch countries.
CFF International Inc.
Dagupan City
Board of Trustees
ATTY. MICHAEL CAMILO DATARIO
President
MS. FUMIKO MAIHARA
Vice President
MS. YIN HSIA PAN
Vice President
MR. ABE MITSUHIKO
Secretary General
MS. MA. CRISTINA DALOPE-MAMARIL
Treasurer
Board Members
MR. REYNALDO JIMENEZ
ENGR. JOSEPH LO
MAKIKO KIMURA
KEIKO SANO
KENJI UCHIUMI
SAROJA AVP PALANIAPPAN
WONG EE SWONE
International Staff
MR. PABLITO A. TABUCOL
MISA KIMURA
Standing Committees
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Purpose:
The Fundraising Committee is a standing committee with the goal of raising funds to ensure the financial viability and stability of the organization.
Membership is reviewed by the President. The Committee Chair, members, and the Executive Director will collaborate to assess committee needs and brainstorm potential new members.
Composition:
The committee consists of 3-7 volunteer members, including:
Board members (Committee Chair must be a Board member)
Non-Board members (including potential Board members and/or key volunteers)
At-large members with an interest or experience in non-profit fundraising
Development staff (or the Executive Director if there is no development staff)
Committee Members:
Rey Jimenez (Chair)
Joseph Lo
Makiko Kimura
Abe Mitsuhiko
Fumiko Maihara
Misa Kimura
Pablito Tabucol
CHILDREN WELFARE COMMITTEE
Purpose:
The Children Welfare Committee is a standing committee responsible for formulating policies, designing programs, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies, programs, or projects related to the welfare of children and youth.
Membership is reviewed by the CFFI President. The Committee Chair, members, and the Secretary General will collaborate to assess committee needs and brainstorm potential new members.
Composition:
The committee consists of 3-7 volunteer members, including:
Board members (Committee Chair must be a Board member)
Non-Board members (including potential Board members, staff, and/or key volunteers)
At-large members with an interest or experience in child welfare and protection
Related CFFI staff (or the Secretary General if there is no development staff)
Committee Members:
Saroja A/P Palaniappan (Chairperson)
Maria Cristina Dalope-Mamaril
Makiko Kimura
Keiko Takanashi
Wong Ee Swone
Abe Mitsuhiko
Misa Kimura
Pablito Tabucol
CAMP PROGRAM AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
Purpose:
The Camp Program and Training Committee is a standing committee responsible for formulating policies, designing programs, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies, programs, or projects related to the camp program and training.
Membership is reviewed by the CFFI President. The Committee Chair, members, and the Secretary General will collaborate to assess committee needs and brainstorm potential new members.
Composition:
The committee consists of 3-7 volunteer members, including:
Board members (Committee Chair must be a Board member)
Non-Board members (including potential Board members, staff, and/or key volunteers)
At-large members with an interest or experience in camp programs and training
Related CFFI staff (or the Secretary General if there is no development staff)
Committee Members:
Michael Datario (Chairperson)
Maria Cristina Dalope-Mamaril
Abe Mitsuhiko
Kenji Uchiumi
Jonathan Chin
Misa Kimura
Pablito Tabucol