Gifts of Hope

Shop their products

Every product tells a story of resilience, peace, and purpose. Discover handmade and locally produced goods created by women of BARMM and Sulu, each crafted with care and courage.

meet our partners

League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc.

 

Formerly known as the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB), the League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc. is a trailblazing women’s group in BARMM. Once formed in the context of conflict, its members, whom are former female combatants. have since laid down their arms to embrace leadership, and entrepreneurship.

 

Through the creation of the League of Moro Women Business Marketing Cooperative, LMWOI now empowers its members to build sustainable livelihoods. From leading small enterprises to producing local goods, these women embody the spirit of transformation. proving that peace can be both purposeful and productive.

 

“From combat to community, we continue to serve through peace and prosperity.”

 

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

Based in Sulu, the Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association champions community-based entrepreneurship and sustainable production. The group equips women with training, access to resources, and market opportunities to improve their economic standing and strengthen their local industries.

 

BPWA members are known for their innovation and craftsmanship, particularly through products like their sweet and spicy seaweed chips — a symbol of how creativity can drive local progress. Through collaborations such as Gifts of Hope, BPWA continues to empower women to become active contributors to their families, their communities, and the broader Mindanao economy.

 

“When women thrive, communities rise.”

 

Women of War (WOW) Matanog

 

WoW Matanog brings together women from all eight barangays of Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, many of whom were widows or victims of conflict. They empower women to rebuild their lives through education, training, and livelihood projects.

 

Learn More

Mhanie’s Cooperative

 

Mhanie Cooperative is a women-led food products enterprise that provides meaningful livelihood for women in the Bangsamoro region. It helps members gain stable income through producing and selling local delicacies and preserving the region’s culinary traditions.

 

Learn More

 

 

Ligawasan Business Women Marketing Cooperative (LBWMC)

 

LBWMC helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses by supporting them in sales and promotions. This organization works closely with LMWOI to strengthen their capacity to thrive in the local economy.

 

Learn More

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

BPWA promotes sustainable, community-based entrepreneurship by equipping women with training resources. Known for both their textiles and food products, BPWA continues to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship in Sulu.

 

Learn More

OUR MISSION

HOW TO order?

Small Basket

₱500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Medium Basket

₱1,500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 2)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

 

 

Large Basket

₱2,000

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 3)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g x 2)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

Robusta Coffee Beans (250g)

REACH US THROUGH

MARTY.CHING@STUDENT.ATENEO.EDU

Gifts of Hope

Gifts of Hope

Shop their products

Every product tells a story of resilience, peace, and purpose. Discover handmade and locally produced goods created by women of BARMM and Sulu, each crafted with care and courage.

meet our partners

League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc.

 

Formerly known as the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB), the League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc. is a trailblazing women’s group in BARMM. Once formed in the context of conflict, its members, whom are former female combatants. have since laid down their arms to embrace leadership, and entrepreneurship.

 

Through the creation of the League of Moro Women Business Marketing Cooperative, LMWOI now empowers its members to build sustainable livelihoods. From leading small enterprises to producing local goods, these women embody the spirit of transformation. proving that peace can be both purposeful and productive.

 

“From combat to community, we continue to serve through peace and prosperity.”

 

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

Based in Sulu, the Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association champions community-based entrepreneurship and sustainable production. The group equips women with training, access to resources, and market opportunities to improve their economic standing and strengthen their local industries.

 

BPWA members are known for their innovation and craftsmanship, particularly through products like their sweet and spicy seaweed chips — a symbol of how creativity can drive local progress. Through collaborations such as Gifts of Hope, BPWA continues to empower women to become active contributors to their families, their communities, and the broader Mindanao economy.

 

“When women thrive, communities rise.”

 

Women of War (WOW) Matanog

 

WoW Matanog brings together women from all eight barangays of Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, many of whom were widows or victims of conflict. They empower women to rebuild their lives through education, training, and livelihood projects.

 

Learn More

Mhanie’s Cooperative

 

Mhanie Cooperative is a women-led food products enterprise that provides meaningful livelihood for women in the Bangsamoro region. It helps members gain stable income through producing and selling local delicacies and preserving the region’s culinary traditions.

 

Learn More

 

 

Ligawasan Business Women Marketing Cooperative (LBWMC)

 

LBWMC helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses by supporting them in sales and promotions. This organization works closely with LMWOI to strengthen their capacity to thrive in the local economy.

 

Learn More

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

BPWA promotes sustainable, community-based entrepreneurship by equipping women with training resources. Known for both their textiles and food products, BPWA continues to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship in Sulu.

 

Learn More

OUR MISSION

HOW TO order?

Small Basket

₱500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Medium Basket

₱1,500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 2)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

 

 

Large Basket

₱2,000

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 3)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g x 2)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

Robusta Coffee Beans (250g)

REACH US THROUGH

MARTY.CHING@STUDENT.ATENEO.EDU

Gifts of Hope

Gifts of Hope

Gifts of Hope is a collaborative initiative that celebrates women’s strength, creativity, and commitment to peace across Mindanao. It brings together two remarkable groups: former women combatants from the League of Moro Women Orgaizations who are building peace through livelihood in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and community women from the Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association in Sulu who are uplifting local enterprise and empowering their members through sustainable production.

 

This Christmas, their collective effort showcases their products and powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and unity behind them. Every item shared through Gifts of Hope represents a woman’s journey from struggle to strength, from survival to self-sufficiency.

 

meet our partners

League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc.

 

Formerly known as the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB), the League of Moro Women Organizations, Inc. is a trailblazing women’s group in BARMM. Once formed in the context of conflict, its members, whom are former female combatants. have since laid down their arms to embrace leadership, and entrepreneurship.

 

Through the creation of the League of Moro Women Business Marketing Cooperative, LMWOI now empowers its members to build sustainable livelihoods. From leading small enterprises to producing local goods, these women embody the spirit of transformation. proving that peace can be both purposeful and productive.

 

“From combat to community, we continue to serve through peace and prosperity.”

 

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

Based in Sulu, the Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association champions community-based entrepreneurship and sustainable production. The group equips women with training, access to resources, and market opportunities to improve their economic standing and strengthen their local industries.

 

BPWA members are known for their innovation and craftsmanship, particularly through products like their sweet and spicy seaweed chips — a symbol of how creativity can drive local progress. Through collaborations such as Gifts of Hope, BPWA continues to empower women to become active contributors to their families, their communities, and the broader Mindanao economy.

 

“When women thrive, communities rise.”

 

Shop their products

Every product tells a story of resilience, peace, and purpose. Discover handmade and locally produced goods created by women of BARMM and Sulu, each crafted with care and courage.

Small Basket

₱500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Medium Basket

₱1,500

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 2)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

 

 

Large Basket

₱2,000

 

Sulu Seaweed Chips (100g x 3)

Malunggay Chips (50g)

Tausug Sardines (250g x 2)

Banana Chips (220g)

Banana Fries (50g)

Robusta Ground Coffee (250g)

Robusta Coffee Beans (250g)

Bagsak Pilihan Women’s Association

 

BPWA promotes sustainable, community-based entrepreneurship by equipping women with training resources. Known for both their textiles and food products, BPWA continues to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship in Sulu.

 

Learn More

Ligawasan Business Women Marketing Cooperative (LBWMC)

 

LBWMC helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses by supporting them in sales and promotions. This organization works closely with LMWOI to strengthen their capacity to thrive in the local economy.

 

Learn More

Mhanie’s Cooperative

 

Mhanie Cooperative is a women-led food products enterprise that provides meaningful livelihood for women in the Bangsamoro region. It helps members gain stable income through producing and selling local delicacies and preserving the region’s culinary traditions.

 

Learn More

 

 

Women of War (WOW) Matanog

 

WoW Matanog brings together women from all eight barangays of Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, many of whom were widows or victims of conflict. They empower women to rebuild their lives through education, training, and livelihood projects.

 

Learn More

OUR MISSION

To create meaningful livelihood opportunities that promote peace, economic inclusion, and empowerment among women in conflict-affected and remote communities across Mindanao.

HOW TO order?

For orders and inquiries, just send us an email at marty.ching@student.ateneo.edu with your name, contact details, and the basket size you’d like (Small, Medium, or Large). We’ll get back to you right away to confirm your order and delivery details.