Three Mamanwa women hold colorful samples of bags they weaved using buri leaves from their village of Maraiging, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte in Mindanao. First Gen launched a grassroots social enterprise that is helping revive and improve the skills of the Mamanwas in weaving the traditional handicrafts for sale. The social enterprise, called MAMAFASWAS, provides additional income to the indigenous people in Maraiging. First Gen received an award from the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) on July 2 for implementing the livelihood program, helping improve the lives of the indigenous cultural community.
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