UNWG Projects

Philippines


Kasiglahan Scholarship Programme

This project is a scholarship program for children of squatter families who have been relocated outside Manila.  Most parents are unable to find employment and if they do, are unable to come up with transport money; hence they are unable to work.  There is a feeding program for children aged 1 – 5, three days per week.  Hopefully with more funding the feeding program can be extended to 5 days per week..  Presently they have 52 children in high school and 4 in college.  They provide them with food, books, shoes, tuition and clothing.  Funded in 2007, 2006, 2005.


Association de DAMAS de Filipinas

This project provides temporary residential care for the abandoned, neglected orphans until they are adopted.  There are 80 children aged from 6 months  to 6 years.  It provides a home for the children of families in crisis as well.  It is also a day care program.  Training is provided on simple household activities like fixing their beds, cleaning, cooperation, teamwork and friendliness.  They provide medical care, medications, hold classes, provide guidance and counselling.   Funded in 2006, 2005.


Children’s Ministry

This project takes care of 250-400 children.  They provide medical, educational, feeding and clothing assistance.  Medicines are bought and distributed in three different areas. Rice is distributed to needy children.  It is also a scholarship program providing tuition to worthy students.  Funded in 2006, 2005, 2004.


Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin de Porres

This is a home for street children, abandoned children, impoverished children, orphans and runaways.  They also accept drop-in children who go there for food and shelter and if they remain, they also are provided with care, comfort and love.  If they stay even longer, they are introduced into a family therapy, educational programs, rehabilitation and spiritual formation.  There are 30 street children. Funded in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004.


Culiat High School Girl Scouts Council

This project requested our assistance to fund their activities.  The school is located in a very poor working class area of the Phillipines.  They organize activities such as street cleaning, lectures and cooking demonstrations.  They organize  after-school activities to keep the children from mischief.  Funded in 2007.


Chosen Village Foundation

This organization provides a home, care, medications, physical and occupational therapy for the physically and mentally challenged abandoned children in its care. They serve about 75 children from 8 months to 18 years old.  Funded in 2007, 2005.



Children's Ministry Projects

In 2008, a local church in Cebu City has approached the Children's Ministry to reach out to destitute and abandoned children.  Aside from its projects in the Luzon region, the Children’s Ministry has expanded its operations and launched the food feeding and rice distribution projects to the poorest children of Cebu City, the Visayan region, in December 2008.  Part of the funds received from the UNWG was disbursed for these projects.  The Children’s Ministry is committed to continue its goals and aspirations to touch lives of poor children.  Funded in 2008.