The International Bazaar is an annual tradition and is one of the most anticipated bazaars that ushers in the start of Christmas festivities. It enjoys the participation of the diplomatic community as well as Filipino product exhibitors. Participating countries this year include Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Colombia, European Union, Finland, France, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Estimates, and Uruguay.
All proceeds from the annual bazaar will be earmarked for IBF and SHOM charity projects. The funds that IBF will raise will go towards various projects, including scholarships for indigent students. The IBF has granted more than 500 scholarships over the years and currently has 55 active scholars.
The IBF also supports livelihood projects for distressed communities and victims of calamities, provides financial and in-kind assistance to the elderly and to abused and abandoned children, and assists other civic organizations, medical institutions, and NGOs in providing medical care to children, persons with disabilities, the homeless, and other deserving groups.
Established in 1966, the IBF is a non-profit fundraising institutional foundation. Now in its 56th year, the IBF remains committed to its vision of assisting disadvantaged sectors of the population through charitable activities, as well as fostering stronger bonds within the diplomatic community in Manila.
Please save the date for Sunday, 20 November 2022 for the International Bazaar,Â
More info:Â https://www.facebook.com/internationalbazaarfoundation