By Susana Guzman Fermin | President / Project Leader
QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REPORT
Period: March – May 2025
Foundation for Single Mothers and Vulnerable Youth (FUNCOMAS)
Executive Summary
Between March and May 2025, FUNCOMAS carried out a series of strategic actions aligned with its mission to support single mothers, vulnerable youth, and single-parent families. During this quarter, a total of 50 families and 60 students directly benefited from our initiatives, in addition to staff from various social organizations across the country.
1. Virtual Talks on Domestic Violence, Gender, and Discrimination
In an effort to build capacity in the social sector and promote a culture of respect and non-violence, FUNCOMAS organized a series of virtual educational talks developed and led by volunteer psychologists from our Foundation. These sessions were aimed at staff and collaborators from various social organizations nationwide.
Number of talks held: 6
Topics covered:
Identification and prevention of domestic violence
Gender perspectives and implications for social work
Structural discrimination and strategies for inclusive service delivery
Estimated reach: Over 100 participants from at least 10 social organizations
Format: Online (Zoom and Google Meet)
Key outcomes:
Strengthened psychosocial response capacity among social sector workers
Promotion of collaborative networks among organizations to address social issues jointly
2. Food and Medicine Distribution to Single-Parent Families
In response to the economic vulnerability of our beneficiary families, FUNCOMAS carried out three monthly distribution campaigns providing food, hygiene supplies, and essential medicines.
Families assisted: 50
Frequency: One delivery per month (March, April, and May)
Kits included:
Non-perishable and fresh food items
Basic medicines and nutritional supplements
Personal hygiene and household cleaning supplies
Key outcomes:
Temporary relief from food insecurity in vulnerable homes
Improved access to essential medicines in communities with limited healthcare access
3. Continuation of Basic Beauty and General Aesthetics Courses
Our vocational training program in beauty and aesthetics, aimed at empowering single mothers and vulnerable youth, continued to progress successfully throughout the quarter.
Active students: 60 women
Training areas:
Facial care and skin aesthetics
Professional manicure and pedicure
Basic makeup techniques
Format: In-person, with weekly practical sessions
Key outcomes:
80% of students have demonstrated basic technical proficiency
Support mechanisms for self-employment and local entrepreneurship are being initiated
Conclusion and Outlook
The second quarter of 2025 has been marked by significant progress in three strategic pillars of FUNCOMAS: violence prevention, humanitarian assistance, and vocational training for economic empowerment. The active involvement of volunteer psychologists has greatly enriched our training efforts, and our beneficiaries continue to show strong commitment to personal and professional development.
Looking ahead to the next quarter, FUNCOMAS plans to introduce formal certification processes for its training programs and expand outreach to schools and community centers.
By Susana Guzman Fermin | President / Project Leader
By Susana Guzman Fermin | President / Project Leader
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