From Scholar to CEO: Former Filipino beneficiary of Australian NGO gives back to communities

Sherwin Mariano, a scholar of International Needs Australia in 2011, shares his inspiring journey. Coming from a poor family, he worked tirelessly to achieve success.

From being a scholar of International Needs Australia, Sherwin Mariano is now the CEO of Vineyard Philippines, a non-profit organisation that helps children gain access to education. Credit: Vineyard Philippines

Key Points

• From being a scholar of International Needs Australia, Sherwin Mariano is now the CEO of Vineyard Philippines, a non-profit organisation that helps children gain access to education.
• Some of the services provided by the NGO include a child sponsorship program, a community savings and credit association, and emergency training.
• Vineyard Philippines partners with International Needs Australia and other agencies, and is accredited by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.