About Center for Leaders

RAFI Center for Leaders is the youth development program of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Its projects and interventions focus on strengthening the youth’s civic engagement to help them unleash their potentials through volunteerism and pursuing change projects to contribute to the well-being of their communities. It is guided by its three major learning components or 3C’s– Character, Competence and Citizenship. Its programs are led by a team of highly trained facilitators who ensure safe and engaging experiences for all participants.

About Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. is a Cebu-based non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1966. It sees its role as a social development organization in providing the architecture of participation – setting the stage for partnerships, coalitions, and project management by working with local government and civic society to bring about positive change. It works closely with communities and partners in the development and implementation of programs and projects.

With its mission of “upholding the dignity of man by working with communities to elevate their well-being,” RAFI’s main program domains focus on improving the Economic, Social, and Physical well-being of communities. Through programs under its Social Well-being domain, including Center for Leaders, RAFI seeks to create opportunities for growth and build a sense of identity and purpose for individuals, organizations, and communities.

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Young leaders equipped to contribute to fostering the well-being of their communities.

Our Leadership Principles

  • Integrity and Authenticity

    “The biggest fortune I have is my word and reputation. Money can be lost and can be recovered but once your name and reputation is lost, one’s word is worthless and one is truly finished.”
    - Don Ramon Aboitiz

  • Passion for Service

    “The Dignity of Man is best respected by helping him realize his hopes and sharing with him the burdens of his fears.”
    - Don Ramon Aboitiz

  • Driven to Lead

    “Leadership comes from within. Each one of us has a Bugsay (Paddle) which symbolizes our capacity to move forward and achieve our goals. You are a leader when you choose to take charge of your destiny. Decide where you want to go. Plan how you are going to get to your destination. Then, pick up your paddle and paddle hard every day until you get there.”
    - Roberto Aboitiz, Bugsay Leadership Principle

  • Commitment for Growth

    “We must not only ask whether we are doing good but, are we becoming good ourselves?”
    - Eduardo Aboitiz