Since the start of the organization in 2001, they have implemented many community assisted projects in depressed rural and urban areas where employment is scarce and government initiated livelihood and support are few and far between. Through the partnership for Work Camp Programs / Education and Livelihood Projects where they and the people in the community envision to develop a better quality of life, LOOB has established a strong and enduring relationship with these communities so that Japanese and Filipino volunteers can work and learn hand in hand, in fullfiling their potentials to become an instrument of change in our society.
Vision: Shaping a sustainable future through empowering youth.
Mission: Education for Kids, Experience for Youth and Empowerment for Communities.
Value:
Friendship, Spirit of Service and Sharing and Learning
They are the Love Our Own Brethren (LOOB) Inc., a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization established in 2001 in Iloilo City, Philippines, duly registered with the SEC No. E200122424.
They aim to promote grass-roots inter-cultural and educational exchange between Japanese and Filipino youths, and support for the self-independence of the marginalized sector.
Their concept for the global/inter-regional cooperation is for mutual growth thru sharing, learning and experiencing and they believe that more productive and socially responsible individuals makes for a more livable and sustainable communities.
LOOB JAPAN, on the other hand, was also organized in 2014 as their counterpart to support the various operations in the Philippines.
They have embraced the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of their program/project strategy and committed themselves to achieving sustainable development in its 10 goals against 17 goals.
As part of LOOB's commitment to community development, they provide Education Assistance and Alternative Livelihood Support to children and the youth in financially challenged households.
They encourage the Filipino youth to take part in their programs and projects where more than 1,000 local youth have had an enjoyable and unforgettable experience while being involved in a positive and uplifting volunteering work.
