Building innovative social solutions for the development of the citizenry, anchored on CSR 3.0 (Citizenship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility).
Philosophy
Nation-building through Personal Transformation
Values
Faith, Hope, Community, Volunteerism,Citizenship, Sustainability, Social Responsibility
Approach
We believe in volunteerism with a purpose, youth development, education, and CSR3.0-based social enterprises and social businesses as the way to progress.
CSR at BCYF
- Dr. Benita S. Yap – inspired the Founder to make a difference in society.
- Catalino D. Yap, Sr. – instilled discipline in the Founder.
- Abp. Paciano B. Aniceto, D.D. – provides continuing strength through the example of his life.
- Dr. Lilian Sison – suggested academic CSR Research.
- Mr. JJ Moreno – shared insights on Good Governance and CSR.
- Dr. Frankie Roman – formulated the definition of CSR as Citizenship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Dr. Wayne Visser – pushed for the CSR move from traditional (CSR 1.0) to transformative (CSR 2.0).
- Mr. Thomas Thomas – provides the ASEAN perspective.
- Dr. Rebecca Kim – affirmed in her research the importance of Human Value in CSR
- Angela Kang – emphasized that CSR must enhance Human Dignity.
History
The Foundation was organized in 1993 to honor the memory of Catalino D. Yap, Sr., Educator, Civic and Sport
Leader. Later on, the name would include Benita, for her inspiring story of love, volunteerism, familial orientation, and accepting attitude.
Starting with scholarships and various socio-civic programs which assisted those affected by Pinatubo, the Foundation quickly got involved with Sports, Education and Institution-Building projects till about the mid 2000’s when there was a fortuitous meeting between Mr. Antonio Yap and Dr. Lilian Sison, then Dean of the UST Graduate School. Over the next few years, Mr. Yap would agree to organize the First Philippine Conference on Research in CSR while writing a proposal on how UST might be able to get more involved in CSR, particularly CSR Research. It was clear to Mr. Yap that the wonderful work of various corporations in helping different segments of society, based on anecdotal and other evidence, would only be better served with such research at UST, at BCYF, and other institutions.
The Foundation is now organized in three ways: projects are undertaken in Social Development Areas (SDAs),
Regional Operations are being organized, and the Foundation is now focused on a Volunteer Development
Program, a CSR Development Program, and a Social Enterprise Development Program. The Philippine CSR
Research Conference is a project of the CSR Research Institute.