What is the Hiraya Foundation?
A non-profit organization that focuses on providing support for regions of the Philippines that directly contribute to creating Filipino artisan wares for En Gold. Serving as an avenue for the En Gold brand to further their support to the surrounding regions and families of their makers.
Through their initiatives some of The Hiraya Foundation's mission includes providing schools with reading materials and resources, barangays with clean drinking water and sanitary services, workers with life insurance and health care support.
Who is the Hiraya Foundation?
Created by En Gold Founder and Director, Steffanie Ball, alongside her Husband Matt Ball. En Gold has been a purveyor in promoting and celebrating Filipino craft to a global audience by showcasing traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary light for the modern home. Coming from a Filipino heritage, Steffanie has a deep connection with the journey and story of the products En Gold offers, as well as the region they come from and the hands that craft them. With a true Bayanihan spirit The Hiraya Foundation was a natural progression for Steffanie to continue her support of the regions where En Gold pieces are crafted.
Hiraya Foundation Launch Event
Surrounded by Filipino craftsmanship in The En Gold Gallery, we celebrated the launch of The Hiraya Foundation. An intimate event with close associates within our Melbourne Filipino community graced with the presence of our Cebuano team, Jerry and Wisdom Ceniza.
To celebrate the launch of The Hiraya Foundation, we released Heritage, a book written by Steffanie Ball that documents the story of the En Gold craft. 100% of profits went to The Hiraya Foundation.
Upcoming Events by Hiraya Foundation
Food drive in the Liloan community
Facilitating a local food drive for the Liloan community.
Education materials for Carmen Elementary School
Providing the Carmen Elementary School with reading and writing materials and their students with school materials and shoes.
Clean drinking water and sanitary services in Carmen
We will be working with the local barangay officials in Carmen, to provide accessible clean drinking water for the communities within the stone quarry region.