Scholarship for the Differently Abled

The deaf, mute, blind, lame - they need not be helpless and always dependent on other people. But many of them remain unproductive due to lack of access to education or training tailored to their physical limitations. We believe that with the proper training and access to opportunities, they can be integrated into the workforce and gain independence.

This MFI program offers grants to beneficiaries enrolled in the Resources for the Blind, Inc., Philippine Institute for the Deaf and the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan.

The country's indigenous people, while not physically disabled, are similarly handicapped in finding livelihood opportunities due to lack of basic education. MFI partnered with the Jesuits for the education of indigenous people, initially in Bukidnon, in the hope that this will jumpstart their upliftment in life.

These special people may be short in physical capacity or almost forgotten by society, but their courage and drive to improve their lot more than make up for their weakness. Such enthusiasm for life deserves our utmost support.