The Ligaya Foundation is committed to helping young deserving Filipino girls to achieve their dream for quality education. We provide financial support (scholarships) and coaching (Gallup strengths method) to improve the quality of their lives, and, hence, those of their family.
We provide financial support in the form of scholarships to help Filipino girls to study. Would you like to apply? Please check the following page for the requirements and form.
Next to the financial support we provide coaching and a personal Clifton Strengths Assessment. We would like to get the girls strengths (and weaknesses) to the surface and build from there. Providing a really effective way to reach their personal goals and to gain self confidence for the rest of their lives.
Click here to see the girls that graduated already!
Their success is our motivation.
Ligaya was our Director Janeth´s mother. Her name,” which translates to “Joy,” fitted her perfectly, as she consistently strived to infuse joy and happiness into the lives of those around her, especially within her own family. She stood as a beacon of strength and unwavering faith, a person who was deeply admired. She valiantly battled cancer, fighting with every ounce of her being, all in pursuit of witnessing her family’s growth and cherishing the gift of life.
In the wake of her cancer diagnosis, she was granted many more years, a blessing for which we are eternally grateful. However, just recently, she found peace in the embrace of the Lord.
Following her surgery, she embarked on a journey to the Netherlands and crossed paths with Karen. This trip marked one of the most joyous chapters in her life. Karen couldn’t help but be captivated by Ligaya’s resolute positivity and radiant disposition.
In honor of her enduring spirit and her dedication to spreading happiness and creating opportunities for Filipino girls to access quality education, a foundation was established by Karen and Janeth. This foundation aspires to inspire women everywhere, carrying forth the legacy of Ligaya and her boundless love for life.
One girls further education is covered by donating 35 Euro per month for 4 years
Who runs the foundation?
Janeth Huerto Cantos
Role: Janeth is the Director of the foundation together with Pearl, she has Relationship Building Talent.
Background: She lives in Amsterdam and is married to Allen. Janeth’s expertise in relationship building has been a cornerstone of the foundation’s efforts.
The foundation is named after her late mother Ligaya and she feels that this foundation is her life mission. She plays a crucial role in engaging with the girls and making sure everything runs smoothly. She is a sort of mentor to all our students
Strengths:
Positivity | Harmony | Includer | Restorative | Responsibility
Pearl Huerto
Role: Pearl leads the foundation together with Janeth and is married to Janeth’s brother Jojit and lives in Lipa City in the Philippines. She leads with Strategic Thinking talent.
Background: Pearl contributes her strategic thinking skills to help guide the foundation’s direction.
She takes all her responsibilities very seriously and makes sure only deserving girls are admitted. She gives them moral support and celebrates their every achievement. She loves doing this because it gives her a sense of purpose and it will make for a longer, happier life!
Strengths:
Achiever | Positivity | Includer | Restorative | Responsibility |
Daniel Recio
Role: Daniel works closely together with Janeth and has Executing Talent. He is family of Janeth´s husband.
Background: Daniel is a dedicated member who takes charge of executing the foundation’s initiatives.
His commitment to making a difference is commendable. He lives in the Philippines with his partner Paul Michael at the moment but hopefully will be coming back to Holland to work as a nurse. He will help us grow the foundation and give his expertise if we have more girls who want to train to be nurses so they can get jobs over here.
Strengths:
Deliberative | Discipline | Responsibility| Analytical | Consistency|
Karen McCusker
Role: Karen set up the foundation together with Janeth and has Executing Talent which means she likes to get stuff done.
Background: She is married to Paul. Karen is instrumental in executing the foundation’s mission and goals. Her commitment to the cause and her strengths-based approach are essential to the girls success.
Things that speak to her are: do generous business, give back more than you take. Think long-term for the planet and raise children to be themselves (hence her work with strengths). Do not typecast children, nurture them to be themselves and live a life that suits them. As we all should.
Strengths:
Individualisation | Relator | Discipline | Futuristic | Analytical
Paul Galdermans
Role: Paul keeps an eye on the finances and has Relationship Building Talent. Its always fun if Paul is there. He lives in Amsterdam with Karen.
Background: After a career in the hospitality industry, Paul is semi retired but still does anything he can to support Karen and the foundation.
Strengths:
Harmony | Achiever | Includer | Consistency | Woo
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