Impact Stories

“The scholarship came at a time when I thought I had to stop school. The Mondejar Foundation believed in me before I believed in myself.”
- Leah Marie Gonzales, Scholar, Future Teacher

“Their support allowed us to rebuild our library after the typhoon. It wasn’t just books it was a lifeline for our students.” 
- Micah Cumpio-Danday, Administrator, JE Mondejar Computer College

“Being part of a Mondejar Gallery show through the Foundation changed everything. I was finally seen, and collectors began to notice.” 
- Jerson Samson, Emerging Artist

“The Mondejar Foundation opened the door for my first exhibition abroad. I’ll never forget how it felt to see my Waray identity celebrated in Europe.”   
- MDMS, Emerging Artist

“When we had no funds for the community theatre revival, they stepped in. Today, our youth write, direct, and perform their own stories.” 
- Liza Velarde, JEMCC Film Leader, Tacloban

“They taught us that education isn’t charity it’s justice. My children are thriving, and so is our village.” 
- Aling Nena, Mother & Livelihood Program Beneficiary

“Thanks to Mondejar Foundation for my accommodation and flight tickets, I could exhibit my work at the Mondejar Gallery.” 
- Mideo M Criuz., Contemporary Artist Manila

"Thank you to the Mondejar Foundation for organising our Film Benefit screening of Ma' Rosa in Zurich."
– Brillante Mendoza, Cannes Film Festival Award-Winning Director