KMBI, KDFI Visit ASKI for Learning Exchange
Leaders from KMBI and KMBI Development Foundation, Inc. (KDFI) embarked on an exposure visit to Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI) on April 10-11, 2025 in Cabanatuan City. The two-day learning experience aimed to deepen their understanding of ASKI’s development work and explore best practices that could inform and inspire the organization's own initiatives.
On the first day of the visit, participants were introduced to the organizational structure and the synergistic relationship among the entities operating under the ASKI umbrella. The session highlighted ASKI's journey in forming the ASKI Foundation, including strategic transitions and challenges encountered along the way. Participants gained valuable insights into how ASKI managed staff secondments, mobilized funding for projects, and launched initiatives like the Community Organizing for Empowerment Program (COEP).
In addition to organizational insights, participants gained a comprehensive overview of the services offered by the ASKI Foundation. This included efforts in product development, productization, donor management, and building community relations, and compliance with regulations.
On the second day, KMBI and KDFI leaders explored ASKI’s programs for staff and client development, as well as practices in curriculum design and institutional performance measurement. A key feature of the day was an open Q&A session and casual discussions with the leadership of ASKI Skills and Knowledge Institute, Inc. (ASKI-SKI) where participants learned about the transitions involved in establishing the institute and the strategies used to sustain it.
The exposure visit served as a rich learning exchange, providing KMBI and KDFI with practical knowledge and inspiration drawn from the best practices and experiences of ASKI Foundation, Inc. and ASKI-SKI.