Anthill Fabric Gallery, Maybank Foundation partner to support PH weaving communities

AS Anthill Fabric Gallery celebrates 15 years of empowering Filipino weaving communities, it proudly partners with Maybank Foundation as the official implementing partner of the Maybank Women Eco-Weavers Program (MWEW) in the Philippines. This marks the program's fifth coun-try, following its success in Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, reinforcing Maybank Foundation's commitment to cultural preservation and economic development across Asean.

PARTNERSHIP THAT EMPOWERS Lin Ariffin (left), head community empowerment, Maybank Foundation and Anya Lim, co-founder and managing director, Anthill Fabric Gallery, seals the deal at the Anthill Headquarters in Cebu City. PHOTO FROM METROBANK FOUNDATION

Since its inception, MWEW has trained over 1,900 women weavers and supported 2,200+ farmers, integrating fiber cultivation, textile artisan-ship, and financial empowerment. The program's expansion to the Philippines focuses on enhancing abaca fiber research and production, creating a sustainable value chain that ensures income stability for artisans while promoting regenerative farming practices.

"For 15 years, Anthill has woven sustainability into Filipino communities," said Anya Lim, co-founder and managing director of Anthill Fab-ric Gallery. "This partnership allows us to scale our impact, bridge generational gaps in weaving, and strengthen artisan livelihoods."

Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation, emphasized the program's role in enhancing economic resilience and ethical textile production. With the support of Maybank Phil-ippines and its regional teams, this initiative fosters inclusive growth, ensuring weaving remains a viable livelihood.

For more information, visit www.anthillmarkets.com and www.maybankfoundation.com or contact Anya Lim at [email protected].