Czech booth at the traditional 52nd

From last year’s bazaar, the IBF has given assistance to the women of Marawi, scholars from indigent families, the elderly and victims of calamities, school children etc.International Bazaar of Manila at CCP complex on 25 November provided opportunity for the shoppers to buy the Czech goodies such as Fidorka, Lentilky, Kofila, Pedro etc. but also Czech beer, wine, fragrant soaps, the gorgeous Santo Nino de Praga or yoga calendars.

The Czech Embassy was able to raise a considerable amount of money to support the local charity project by IBF.

The International Bazaar of Manila is jointly organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and the Spouses of the Heads of Mission and the International Bazaar Foundation Inc. (IBF). It brings local and international products for the benefit of the needy.

In 2017, the IBF has given assistance to the women of Marawi, scholars from indigent families, the elderly and victims of calamities, school children etc. The Spouses of the Heads of Mission, on the other hand, gave donations through the IBF, to the Childhope Asia Philippines, Kalipay Negrense Foundation, Marillac Homes for abused women, Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation, ICAN Foundation, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Phils., and Chosen Children Foundation.

In 2018, IBF will support the Traditional Livelihood Center, focusing on the preservation of traditional craftsmanship of the Filipino, through skills training in weaving, embroidery, pottery, and woodcarving. Through this project, the beneficiaries will become financially and economically independent.