ICTSI Foundation named CPN’s most valuable partner for 2024
CPN executive director Dr. Bernadette Madrid (far right) and CPN National Network of Women and Children Protection Units director Atty. Katrina Legarda (far left) present the 2024 Most Valuable Partner award to the ICTSI Foundation represented by executive director Filipina C. Laurena.
The ICTSI Foundation (IF) was recognized as the Most Valuable Partner for 2024 by the Child Protection Network (CPN) during the closing session of the 16th Ako Para sa Bata Conference on November 21 at Lucky Chinatown Hotel in Binondo, Manila.
The award underscores IF’s commitment to supporting the CPN’s mission of safeguarding children from various forms of abuse. Since 2020, IF has played a pivotal role in enabling CPN to provide multidisciplinary services and assistance to women and children affected by violence and abuse. These services include mental health evaluation and therapy, social work case management, and legal aid.
The Foundation’s annual contributions also cover critical needs such as medicines, diagnostic and laboratory tests, food, transportation, and other essential support for patients.
In her acceptance speech, IF Executive Director Filipina Laurena reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to its partnership with CPN, emphasizing its shared commitment to protecting and healing children affected by abuse.