On May 29, 2025, Culion Foundation Inc. (CFI) participated in the ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐-๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต hosted by DOH-Tondo Medical Center by setting up an engaging I๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ต. We are deeply honored to be included in this meaningful educational initiative and grateful for the opportunity to share our mission.
Our booth was designed to highlight three main pillars:
๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐-๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐ด๐บ๐ฎ โ We distributed flyers, IEC materials, and advocacy stickers to raise awareness of the biological and social impact of Hansenโs Disease (HD). A โPromise Wallโ invited attendees to pledge their support in ending HD-related stigma. A Leprosy 101 video was also featured to educate and inspire empathy.
๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐-๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป โ Through the theme โ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ด๐ฐ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ,โ we explored the powerful legacy of Culion as a former leprosy colony. A diorama and historical presentation helped attendees visualize the island’s transformation and the importance of continuing leprosy prevention efforts.
๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น โ With nearly 50 years of service, CFI has been a key player in HD control and public health. Our booth featured a curated timeline of our history, our ongoing projects in skin health and beyond, and materials for potential partners. QR codes linking to our initiatives and donation channels were also made available.
To boost engagement, the booth also featured interactive mini games with prizes, helping spread awareness in a fun and memorable way. Materials and setup were prepared in collaboration with DOH-TMC.
Thank you again to DOH-Tondo Medical Center for recognizing our work and supporting our advocacy!
