Who we are
our story
Children in the Philippines face myriad challenges that hinder their full potential. We strive to provide these children, their families, and communities with an enabling environment where their rights are protected, their voices are heard, and their well-being is safeguarded. We foster multi-stakeholder partnerships to address the root causes of these problems and, because we believe that children are agents of change, we involve them in meeting their most basic needs and promoting their rights.
ChildFund Philippines currently works with 11 partner organizations to assist more than 500,000 children and families in 23 provinces, 54 municipalities, 15 cities, and 528 barangays all over the country.
ChildFund Philippines Foundation, Inc. is a non-sectarian, non-profit, local NGO working in 21 provinces, providing assistance to children facing poverty and other challenges.
Our History
Vision, Mission, Goal & Core Values
Our Vision
A world in which every Filipino child realizes their rights and achieves their potential.
Our Mission
- HELP children living in poverty have the capacity to improve their lives and the opportunity to bring lasting change to their communities
- PROMOTE societies that value, protect and advance the well-being and rights of children
- ENRICH supporters’ lives through their support of our cause
Our Goal
In 2026, ChildFund Philippines reaches 5 million children and family members annually, helping them grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe.
Our Core Values
Our core values guide us in our decision making and bind us together throughout the world, across great distances and many languages.
- Connection: We build effective partnerships and long-lasting relationships through effective communications and being responsive to needs.
- Honesty: We resolve to be truthful, authentic, and follow through on our commitments even when situations are uncomfortable, and outcomes are unknown.
- Innovation: We are curious, creative, adaptable, and not afraid to try new things using a human-centered design approach as we strive for excellence.
- Learning: We are an organization who seeks, analyzes, and measures the collective voices and experiences of others for continuous improvement.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: We create a culture where the diversity of people, thought and experience are welcomed and celebrated, and everyone feels valued.
Children and Youth in Culturally Marginalized Groups
Indigenous and Muslim children belong to some of the poorest and most disadvantaged sectors of society. They have poor access to basic social services – including education, which does not take their unique cultural and religious requirements into account. As a result, they are more vulnerable to violence, child labor, trafficking, and recruitment by extremist or armed groups.
Children and Youth with Disabilities
Children with disabilities systematically encounter social exclusion and protection issues. They also have limited access to inclusive health, education and socio-cultural services.
Children and Youth Affected by Natural Hazards
Natural hazards impact children’s health and development through loss of life, injury, or aggravating diseases related to malnutrition, poor water, and sanitation. The loss of family income and lack of physical security make them highly vulnerable to sexual abuse, child labor, trafficking, and stress.
Children and Youth Engaged in Hazardous Labor
Child labor has its roots in poverty and the lack of decent and productive jobs. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has the highest incidence of child labor and poverty in the Philippines.
Children and Youth Affected by Armed Conflict
Children in situations of armed conflict experience poverty and social injustice and have limited or no access to basic services. They can be used in armed conflicts as combatants, messengers, and camp workers. They are also subjected to various forms of abuse, including killing and maiming, abduction and detention, and sexual abuse. BARMM has the greatest number of school-aged children and youth who are not in school among all the regions in the country.
Children and Youth in Extreme Poverty
Around 13 million Filipino children live below the poverty line, with the vast majority living in rural areas. Chronically malnourished children lack the nutrients they need for proper health and physical and mental development.
Where we work
LOCAL PARTNERS
Our local partners help us implement programs and manage sponsorship activities for enrolled children, their families, and communities in our program areas.
Our Team
Our dedicated team is composed of passionate individuals who strive to make a difference in the lives of children. Together, we make sure that Filipino children and youth are healthy, educated, skilled, and safe!