In particular, T'boli women have been disproportionately marginalised from accessing education due to their traditionally ascribed social roles as mothers and care givers for their families.

UNESCO: Alternative Community Education Programme (ACEP)

Furthermore, in light of the threat posed to T'boli culture and cultural traditions due to the influences of urbanisation, educating women will enhance the capacity of indigenous people to preserve their culture, principally because women as the primary childcare givers, will be empowered to socialise their children into their culture from an informed position.

UNESCO: Alternative Community Education Programme (ACEP)