Over the years, the Ynchausti Foundation served as a conduit for the family’s long-term commitment to culture, heritage, livelihood and social development.
Project CURMA
CURMA or Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions was established in 2010 with the aim to protect and conserve endangered sea turtles and their marine habitat. The journey started when sea turtles were discovered on the beach where CURMA is based and poaching was rampant. Through education and livelihood support, CURMA successfully transformed former poachers into sea turtle patrollers who are now integral to the conservation of sea turtles.
Our vision is to release 1 million sea turtle hatchlings into the sea by 2030, inspiring the people to protect and preserve our oceans while empowering them to live sustainably.
Inabel or “Abel” is the Ilocano word for weave. It refers to the textile that distinctively originates from Ilocos Norte. The fabric is made of cotton and known for its softness, beautiful and exquisite designs.
The Ynchausti foundation restarted the Inabel production in Ilocos Norte by funding the planting of cotton, supporting the old local weavers, enabling them to train new weavers to resuscitate the industry.
Today, Inabel is a vibrant part of the Filipino culture and resilience that connects our communities and generations symbolizing the Ilocano heritage.
Honey Production
To boost the per hectare returns for farmers, the Ynchausti family supported a honey production business. Today, what initially started as a small project produces up to 18 tons of honey per year, the largest in the country.
Center for the Basque Studies
The Center for Basque Studies, located in Nevada, Las Vegas, houses the Jon Bilbao Basque Library – one of the largest collections of Basque- related materials, currently at 55,000 volumes. Its primary mission is to conduct research on the Basques and to disseminate the results of interdisciplinary research on the Basques to a local, national and international audience through publications, conference presentations, lectures for the general public and creative activities.
The Ynchausti foundation supported and helped organize the publication of de Borja’s Basques in the Philippines by the Center for Basque Studies.
Built in 1905 on Calle Real in Iloilo City, this historic museum traces the evolution of Philippine trade and commerce from the pre-colonial era until 1941, showcasing its profound impact on the nation's identity and long history.
Supported by the Ynchausti Foundation, housed in the Ynchausti Y Compania building which was restored by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 2018. The displays and artifacts present the journey of the Philippines towards innovation and being a self-sustaining country.
The Ynchausti foundation, in partnership with the Ayala Foundation, is actively involved in preserving Philippine history and heritage by maintaining collections of materials, including photographs and mementos, related to WWII. These may be found in the Roderick Hall collection at the Filipinas Heritage Library.
The Ynchausti family donated a beautiful high altar to the Baclaran Church. It was designed and made by Mr. Maximo Vicente under the guidance of the donor.
Founded the Malate Church
The Ynchausti family funded the construction of the Malate Church in xxxx.
Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation
The free indigent clinic was established and funded by Manuel de Ynchausti and Ana Belen de Ynchausti. The clinic was under the auspices of the Sisters of Sain Paul de Chartres.
Heritage Rice
The foundation funded a project to preserve heirloom rice to enhance the productivity of the farmers.The Ynchausti family found great value in maintaining traditional farming practices and preserving its cultural significance as these were passed down through generations by indigenous communities.
Preservation of WWII memories
The Ynchausti foundation, in partnership with the Ayala Foundation, is actively involved in preserving Philippine history and heritage by maintaining collections of materials, including photographs and mementos, related to WWII. These may be found in the Roderick Hall collection at the Filipinas Heritage Library.
Mangrove reforestation in the North.
The foundation has been actively involved in the restoring degraded mangrove forests in La Union. The initiative has helped protect the community from the adverse effects of typhoons, reducing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion, to aid in mitigating the impact of climate change. Long-term, it is also meant to create a more resilient and sustainable coastal ecosystem.
Today, due to the foundation’s conservation efforts, the mangrove forest has grown from approximately xxx to xxxx hectares or planted xxx mangroves in these areas.
Contact Us
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
