Hope Builders Organization Negros Island Inc.

formerly known as HBO is a non-profit, non-government organization for the youth collaborating towards addressing concerns and issues in the community and building hope for the children on Negros Island. (HBONI), formerly known as Hope Builders Organization, is a non-profit, non-government organization for the youth collaborating towards addressing concerns and issues in the community and building

hope for the children in Negros Island. HBONI envisions a network of hope builders who can contribute to nation-building, and the organization commits to actively engage and provide services to the grassroots and marginalized communities. The organization also aims to provide educational services to the Filipino children; to capacitate the youth with necessary skills to lead and actively engage in a community; to create platforms for environmental awareness and protection; to empower the vulnerable children; and to build connections in achieving sustainable solutions. Further, HBONI aims to provide assistance among grassroots communities and marginalized groups and to fuel volunteerism among Filipino youths. Rooted to the core values, Hope, Optimism, Passion, and Empathy of HBONI, members are committed to build more hope in Negros Island despite the challenges of resources. HBONI’s official logo represents the following: the PERSON in the middle of the letter O symbolizes the Hope Builder who is committed to upholding the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.; the MOUNTAINS represent the grassroots and marginalized communities in Negros Island; the YELLOW RAISE symbolizes the hope that each Hope Builder is rooting for; the THREE BIRDS signify the three main foci of the organization: Education, Environment, and Youth Empowerment; the YELLOW & BLUE colors represent the main colors of the organization. Paglaum, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on April 1st. In 2019, the organization was formally established in Himamaylan City and was recognized by the Youth Organization Registration Program (YORP) of the National Youth Commission and renewed its membership every 3 years. In addition, the organization is one of the members of the Provincial Youth Development Council of Negros Occidental after granting the YORP recognition. On July 12, 2021, HBO became Hope Builders Organization Negros Island Inc. when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signed and issued the Certificate of Incorporation. Further, on January 5, 2022, the organization is registered at Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). On January 28, 2023, HBONI is a recognized member of the Positive Youth Development Network’s IMPACT CIRCLE.