ROW Initiative

18/09/2026

📣 Call for Consultants!

R.O.W. Initiative Inc., in partnership with ARNEC, is seeking a Cebuano-Bisaya-fluent specialist to help develop localized Social-Emotional Learning modules that strengthen early childhood resilience in disaster-affected communities in Talisay, Cebu.

📅 Pre-Proposal Conference: September 22, 2026
⏳ Proposal Deadline: September 30, 2026

Stronger children. Safer communities. Brighter tomorrows. 🌱💙

18/09/2026

Another milestone for ROW Initiative. 💙

From securing our SEC registration, to completing our BIR and City Government permits, and now receiving our DSWD License to Operate permit, ROW Initiative continues to take the necessary steps toward becoming a stronger, more accountable, and sustainable organization.

What began as a simple desire to Respond, Organize, and Work alongside communities in times of crisis is steadily growing into an organization built for meaningful and lasting impact.

Each permit is more than a piece of paper. It represents our commitment to transparency, good governance, and responsible stewardship of the trust placed in us by our volunteers, partners, donors, and the communities we serve.

And we are only getting started.

Join us as we ROW forward. Volunteer with us, partner with us, support our programs, or help us reach more communities. Together, we can turn relief into recovery, and recovery into renewal.

Respond. Organize. Work.
Together, we ROW forward. 💙

03/09/2026

Enumerator training for the baseline assessment for our project.

19/08/2026

Moving from plans to action. 💙

R.O.W. Initiative met with key personnel from the City Government of Talisay to discuss the implementation of our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Early Childhood pilot project.

The meeting focused on key steps toward implementation—including the project timeline, proposed sites and participants, baseline assessment, volunteer involvement, and the formation of an LGU Project Support Group.

Through our partnership with ARNEC and the support of the City Government of Talisay, we hope to equip teachers, parents, and caregivers with practical tools to help young children build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and thrive—especially in communities affected by crisis and disaster.

We are grateful to Mayor Samsam Gullas, the City Government of Talisay, our partners, volunteers, and everyone helping turn this initiative into meaningful action for Cebuano children and families.

At R.O.W. Initiative, we believe lasting recovery begins not only by rebuilding communities, but by strengthening the people within them.

Respond. Organize. Work. Together, we move from relief to resilience.

10/08/2026

Thank you, Philstar.com, for this Bisaya write-up on the project! 💙

Nagtambayayong ang R.O.W. Initiative ug ang Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood aron mapalig-on ang social-emotional well-being ug resilience sa gagmay’ng bata sa mga komunidad nga naapektuhan sa kalamidad sa Talisay City, Cebu.

05/08/2026

Thank you, SunStar Cebu, for featuring R.O.W. Initiative and our partnership with ARNEC on the pilot Social-Emotional Learning for Early Childhood Resilience Program in disaster-affected communities in Talisay City, Cebu.

This project strengthens support for young children by equipping early childhood educators with practical SEL tools for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Read more about how this collaboration is helping build more resilient communities in Talisay.

R.O.W. Initiative Inc. and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Ltd. formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 29, 20

30/07/2026

Yesterday, R.O.W. Initiative had the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with ARNEC (Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood) for the pilot implementation of the Social-Emotional Learning for Early Childhood Resilience Program in disaster-affected communities in Talisay City, Cebu.

R.O.W. was born in November 2025 in response to Typhoon Tino and the 6.9 Magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu, carrying forward the legacy of Dr. Rowena Burden- a Cebu-based physician remembered for her courage, conviction, and deep concern for the community. Through R.O.W., her spirit of service continues in practical, volunteer-driven work that supports disaster response, recovery, and long-term resilience.

This pilot project will focus on strengthening the social-emotional resilience of young children by building the capacity of Early Childhood Care and Education teachers to create stable, nurturing, and emotionally supportive environments in disaster-prone and post-disaster settings. It will include SEL training, coaching, practical classroom and home-based tools, caregiver engagement, and documentation of lessons learned to support future adaptation and scaling.

We are honored to partner with ARNEC, a regional network working across the Asia-Pacific to advance early childhood development through collaboration, evidence, and strong partnerships. We also extend our gratitude to the Talisay City LGU, led by Mayor Samsam Gullas, for supporting this important work in the community.

This MoU signing is more than a formal agreement - it is a shared commitment to help children feel safe, supported, and hopeful after crisis.

Together with ARNEC and Talisay City, we move forward in building stronger, more caring, and more resilient communities.

21/07/2026

Do you have a passion for creating meaningful impact in communities? Join the ROW Initiative as a Project Assistant and help bring to life an exciting pilot project on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for Early Childhood in the climate disaster setting, in partnership with an international NGO.

As our Project Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Operations and Project Manager from coordinating meetings and workshops to managing documentation, tracking expenses, purchasing project materials, and communicating with community partners and beneficiaries.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ Organized and detail-oriented
✨ A strong communicator
✨ Proactive and resourceful
✨ Passionate about children, education, and community development

This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team working to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of young children and their communities.

📩 Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Together, let’s build resilient children, stronger families, and thriving communities. 💙

08/06/2026

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines.

03/06/2026

ROW Initiative, in partnership with our SciHi Batch 2006, is honored to support the Brigada Eskwela 2026 program of Cebu City National Science High School through the donation of hygiene supplies for the school’s WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiative.

Through this simple act of generosity, we hope to help create a cleaner, healthier, and more conducive learning environment for both students and teachers as they prepare for the new school year.

Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this donation possible. Together, we continue to prove that community spirit and bayanihan remain alive and well.

Para sa edukasyon. Para sa kabataan. Para sa kinabukasan.