
Local Capacity vs. Foreign Dependency: A Delicate Balance
For over a decade at The Courtney Jordan Foundation (CJF), we have operated at the intersection of global philanthropy and local empowerment. Working…
Where We Work
Driving initiatives that foster sustainable development and empower communities across the Philippines.
CJF Philippines carries the Foundation’s mission of sustainable independence to communities across the Philippines.
Maria Lourdes Santos serves as President of Philippines Operations, driving the Foundation’s initiatives to foster sustainable development and empower communities across the Philippines. She also holds a dual role as Director of Global Growth and Strategy for Neyius.
For the latest from the Philippines team, visit CJFPhilippines.org.
The wider Foundation

Re-established in 2022 to nurture economic empowerment, cultivate educational opportunity and connect people to real economic opportunity across North America.
Rosie Alvarez, Interim President, North American Operations
Visit the regional page CJF America cjfamerica.org (opens in a new tab)

Empowering the people of Bangladesh through microfinancing, entrepreneurship and education, and offering aspiring entrepreneurs a pathway to turn their dreams into reality.
Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, President, Bangladesh Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Bangladesh cjfbangladesh.org (opens in a new tab)

Resources For All: investing in people who have been marginalised so that they can produce essential goods for others, offering a hand up, not a handout.
Aruna Perera, President, Sri Lankan Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Sri Lanka cjfsrilanka.org (opens in a new tab)
Driving initiatives that foster sustainable development and empower communities across the Philippines.
Maria Lourdes Santos, President, Philippines Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Philippines cjfphilippines.org (opens in a new tab)
Addressing key challenges in education, healthcare and economic empowerment across India.
Dr. Rajesh Sharma, President, India Operations
Visit the regional page CJF India cjfindia.org (opens in a new tab)