The people behind the purpose
Ramon and Clarisa Cairo founded SIMOCA Foundation in loving memory of their son, Sidney Moen Cairo, and lead its commitment to expanding educational opportunity for children facing financial hardship.
Co-Founder · Sidney’s father
Chairman of the Board
Ramon C. Cairo is Sidney’s father, a Winnipeg-based structural engineer, and co-founder of SIMOCA Foundation. As Chairman of the Board, he leads the Foundation with Clarisa in honouring Sidney’s kindness, love of learning, and quiet generosity by helping children access education and opportunities to grow.
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Co-Founder · Sidney’s mother
Vice-Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer
Clarisa P. Cairo is Sidney’s mother and co-founder of SIMOCA Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Management, from Divine Word University of Tacloban. Based in Winnipeg, she has managed the family’s rental-property portfolio through Cairo Properties Inc. since November 2013 and has served as Vice-President, Finance of Cairo Engineering Ltd. since April 2014. She brings this experience in financial management and property administration to the Foundation’s governance and financial stewardship. Together with Ramon, she leads the Foundation in loving memory of Sidney and the kindness he shared with others.
Clarisa helped nurture Sidney’s curiosity and love of learning, sharing family journeys that introduced him to different cultures and traditions. Through SIMOCA Foundation, she seeks to honour his quiet generosity by helping children access education, carrying forward a legacy rooted in compassion, respect, and care for others.