Outsourcing Impact Award on Education (Bronze)
The DDC Group’s Commitment to Future Leaders
The DDC Group is setting a new benchmark for sustainable, community-driven impact in outsourcing through The DDC Group’s Commitment to Future Leaders—a long-term investment in educational infrastructure, opportunities, and holistic community empowerment for the youth of Leyte, Philippines.
Instead of one-off donations, The DDC Group has built and continues to expand a legacy of support: constructing a state-of-the-art, two-story school building for Libertad National High School, refurbishing classrooms, establishing a dedicated facility for special needs students, and developing essential public infrastructure such as water systems, Wi-Fi, and clinic upgrades. This holistic approach creates a foundation where education, health, and opportunity are closely linked—empowering future leaders from every background to thrive.
The newly completed, modern two-story school building now provides spacious, ergonomic classrooms designed for up to 42 senior high school students per class, helping to alleviate overcrowding and creating collaborative, accessible spaces for learning. The DDC Group’s investment has directly uplifted hundreds of students daily, with a ripple effect through improved teaching outcomes, access to digital resources, and enhanced inclusivity for students with special needs. Previous projects—including refurbished school buildings, a dedicated clinic, Wi-Fi connectivity, and water systems—have demonstrated a sustained, compounding impact across education and essential services.
Led by Co-Founder and Chairman Jan Trevalyan and championed under the DDC Cares brand, The DDC Group’s journey began with a commitment to address urgent local needs. From building classrooms and a school clinic to addressing public Wi-Fi and water infrastructure, every effort has centered on deepening partnerships with local officials, educators, and the community—ensuring that every project is informed by local priorities and integrated for long-term benefit.
The DDC Group’s approach dramatically improves learning conditions for Leyte’s youth, delivering more than bricks and mortar. Students benefit from a safe, inclusive, well-resourced environment that encourages both individual focus and collaborative growth—while teachers can innovate and engage more effectively. Every completed facility—from Wi-Fi to water systems—lays groundwork for new opportunities and improved quality of life for all community members.
This initiative is part of a larger story in Leyte—a story that includes a specialized classroom for special needs students donated in 2014, a refurbished school, and the installation of public Wi-Fi and clean water systems.
At the blessing of the new school building, community leaders, educators, and DDC executives gathered to celebrate more than just construction: families recognized how the new, accessible spaces, combined with earlier investments in clinics and connectivity, marked the next chapter in Leyte’s empowerment.
In numbers
42
student maximum classroom capacity in the new school building
40
student special needs classroom previously donated to the school
10+
years of ongoing partnership with the Leyte community
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