Keeping in mind the story of a young boy found on "About CYDFI Philippines on CYDFI: The Reason for Being" who apparently got some help to continue his education learned to value the opportunity life had to offer despite some insurmountable challenges he encountered in his pursuit to have a better future in life. Some of the principles generated from his story may be emulated by the CYDFI Scholars to ascertain their success and have a meaningful life.The Foundation claims to demonstrate and gives connotation to each layer of the spiral feature of the shell as necessary ingredients of principles to nourish the youth become a healthy person in mind and spirit.
The SHELL graphic illustration, as shown on the right side, will lead you to discussion of different layers of topics in the SHELL by clicking the respective links.
These topics attempt to discover WHO AM I? as a person in the eyes of the Foundation and are given connotation as Principles of SWREM Theory In Action, the main methodology guiding the Community Youth Leadership and Empowerment Program of the Calantas Young Dreamers Foundaton, Inc., in collaboration with CYDF USA, Inc. sharing the same universal Mission of helping the less privileged and poorest of the poor but deserving talented youths, including orphans, across global spectrum.