“We are here to make women realize their true value, and getting back on their feet is one of our main goals for them,” said Francesca Fugen, co-founder of Sagip Babae Foundation, at the NGO’s July 29 launch.will hold webinars and bi-monthly group sessions, and offer self-care strategies, wellbeing and holistic healing education.
“We would like to be able to provide a safe space or shelter for women who are affected, but as of right now, we just have a physical office that is located in Las Piñas. It’s small, so we cannot house anyone or use it as a shelter yet,” said Ms. Fugen. The foundation, which operates mainly online, plans to expand its advocacy to minors in the future. However, technicalities and legalities that require involvement of social workers from the government and even parental consent complicate matters.