Bulata is a vibrant fishing community in the Philippines and is the project site for our Project ACE (Actions for Communities and Environment) a tripartite project of Communites for Nature, LMAX Group and Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation. The project supports livelihood, educational, environmental initiatives in the community.

Bulata Elementary School is a vital part of the community. It’s where 482 children, aged 6 to 14, begin their learning journey.

For those who’ve had access to well-resourced schools, libraries are easy to take for granted. But in Bulata, many children have never even stepped into one. The room that was once meant to house books was left unusable after Typhoon Odette — its walls flooded, its contents ruined before they could ever be filled.

In a country where 91% of 10-year-olds struggle with reading comprehension (World Bank, 2022), access to books, technology, and safe learning spaces is more than a luxury — it’s a lifeline.

On April 7, 2026, with the help of community, friends, families, and supporters all over the world who believed in this cause, Bulata Community Library opened its doors for the first time.

What once was an old, damaged building, has become a vibrant place where new stories can be written — not only by the students of Bulata Elementary School, but also by teenagers, adults, and the whole community.

And so, the journey continues.

We are aiming to raise £10,000 to help transform the continuously-developing library into a welcoming, functional space for learning and growth.

The funds will go toward:

• Expanding the book collection for Children (e.g. Encyclopedias, Non-fiction, etc.) and adults (e.g. Cook-books, Agriculture, etc.)

• Laptop(s) to support digital learning

• Air Conditioning for comfort and preservation

• Dehumidifiers that protect the books from mildew, mould and effects of being near the ocean

This is more than just development — it’s an opportunity to give the community a space that nurtures curiosity, imagination, and resilience. A place where they can discover the joy of learning and build brighter futures for themselves and their community.

Let’s build a library. Let’s build futures.