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One-To-One Friendships

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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

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Welcoming Xochitl Carlos Mendez: Advancing Global Jobs & Transitions Impact

New Deputy Director strengthens global Jobs and Transitions programs through partnerships and impact.
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MGEN Renewables signs MOA with Best Buddies Philippines for IGNITE 2026

MGEN Renewables has formally partnered with Best Buddies Philippines to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), marking a new chapter in its corporate social responsibility and employee engagement efforts. The partnership was sealed through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing ceremony, signaling the launch of joint initiatives that aim to promote inclusion, empathy, and community involvement within the renewable energy firm.
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Best Buddies Philippines: Dreaming of a Kinder, More Wonderful World

Some moments stay with you long after the lights and the applause. Sounds of Change, the Best Buddies Philippines benefit concert held at Hard Rock Café, is one of those moments, an evening filled with joy, courage, and community—an event that turned into a catalyst. For many families, including mine, it was a reminder that inclusion isn’t an abstract concept. It’s a living, breathing force that transforms children, reshapes families, and slowly changes society.
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