Project S.E.E.D.

Growing Roots of Independence

A socio-economic empowerment program that transforms orphanages into self-sustaining institutions through cacao cultivation and entrepreneurship training.
In partnership with
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What is S.E.E.D.?

Project S.E.E.D. (Socio-Economic Empowerment for Development) is a pioneering initiative by JCI Davao that uplifts vulnerable youth by providing them with tools for long-term self-reliance. The program focuses on empowering the children of the Field of Dreams orphanage by turning their immediate environment into a source of sustainable livelihood—starting with the cacao trees that surround their home.

Through hands-on training in cacao cultivation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, Project S.E.E.D. has transformed Field of Dreams from a foundation once heavily dependent on irregular donations into a self-sufficient community. Over the past eight years, the program has enabled the orphanage to provide for its own food, clothing, education, and operational needs.

Beyond Field of Dreams, JCI Davao is now extending this impact to other partner institutions, helping more youth-centered organizations build sustainable economic systems through practical and scalable models of empowerment.

Objectives of the Project

Skill Development
Equip youth with hands-on training in cacao cultivation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to build practical, income-generating skills.
Sustainable Livelihood

Establish and maintain cacao-based microenterprises within orphanages to create long-term, self-sustaining sources of income.

Financial Independence
Promote institutional self-reliance by reducing dependence on donations and empowering foundations to provide for their own operational and developmental needs.

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