Project Caraga Group Partners with Mabuhay Deseret Foundation to Deliver Essential Eye Care Services to Indigenous Communities

Project Caraga Group, Inc.—the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Project Caraga—has partnered with the Mabuhay Deseret Foundation (MDF), the Philippines’ largest surgical charity organization, to bring much-needed medical services to Indigenous Peoples (IPs) residing within CADT 115 in Surigao del Sur.

The recent outreach mission focused on eye health screening and consultation, successfully serving approximately 130 individuals from the partner ancestral domain. With the committed support of Project Caraga’s CADT coordinators, the activity was efficiently organized and warmly received by the local community.

More than a medical intervention, the event embodied a shared spirit of compassion and collaboration. MDF’s team of medical professionals provided care with both expertise and empathy—creating meaningful connections and moments of comfort for patients and families alike.

This initial engagement marks the beginning of a deeper partnership. The Mabuhay Deseret Foundation has expressed strong interest in expanding its services in the region to include cataract surgeries, as well as treatments for clubfoot and cleft lip conditions—offering transformative healthcare access to underserved Indigenous populations.

To formalize this shared commitment, Project Caraga Group and MDF recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the foundation for a long-term collaboration dedicated to improving health outcomes in Indigenous communities.

This initiative reflects Project Caraga Group’s enduring commitment to inclusive and sustainable development—ensuring that IP communities benefit not only from environmental programs but also from essential social and health interventions.

Together, we take meaningful steps forward—toward healthier, more resilient, and empowered communities.