Philippines

We praise God that no injuries have been reported among OneChild children, Child Champions or staff.

In our global community of Child Champions, there are those who go to the front line like the Hope Center directors, teachers, and social workers, walking the miles with kids in hard places. Then there are those who work tirelessly behind the scenes — they may not be in the spotlight, but they are there, loving and caring for the children. Take a moment to meet some of them today.

A trafficking victim in the Philippines shares her story of healing.

Josephine and Reynante made the hard decision to pay higher rent for less space to give their children a safer, drier home.

Sponsorship is a gift in itself. But sponsors can make an even bigger impact by sending a gift to their sponsored child to help their family, honor their birthday, bless their Hope Center — or just because! Learn how gifts have the power to change a child’s day, month, year or even life.

Hosting a gathering for young people in OneChild’s program, along with Child Champions and staff, was a longtime dream of the OneChild Philippine office. They made it a reality with the National Youth Congress, a five-day event filled with faith, listening, fun and food.

When a Colorado family adjusted their international travel plans on short notice to visit a family in the Philippines, they soon saw evidence of God’s guidance along the way.

Ephraim from Kenya and Cheska, Le Jhen and Jelai from the Philippines share the beautiful story of Christmas.

A wonderful opportunity knocked on Aprilyn’s door when she was 7 years old. Ten years later, she looks back at how it transformed her life.

A hardworking mother in a remote tribal area in the Philippines finds an answer to her prayers when a Christian school and OneChild partner enrolls her children so that they can get an education and dream of a better future for themselves — one free of the strenuous toil she endured.

A teen in the Philippines who attended a national event aimed at reducing poverty shares about the rich experience of meeting youth leaders from other regions and learning about the issues kids in poverty face today.

What started as an outdoor outreach program for kids and families living in poverty in the Philippines evolved into a well-attended Hope Center that offers holistic programs to help families thrive.

Nine-year-old Sky thought becoming a pilot was an impossible dream. Just when he was ready to abandon his dream because of poverty, Child Champions came into his life and showed him a reason to hold onto his hope.  

Two mothers share their stories of overcoming being victims of human trafficking, thanks to a OneChild partnership with a Filipino organization that restores hope and dignity to such survivors.

A young girl in the Philippines lives with a medical condition as well as the conviction to live her best life. With help from her Child Champions, she receives medical assistance and encouragement that help her face every day with hope.

A father’s promise to teach his son to play the guitar evolves into a Hope Center program for kids in the Philippines to learn to make music — and keep on dreaming.

Despite their struggles with poverty, Lucy, a brave mother of five, makes a choice every waking day to be happy for her children. Now sponsorship of two of her children has given her even more reasons to smile.

From the moment a child is sponsored, a relationship blossoms through writing letters. And when sponsors have the opportunity to visit their child, the anticipation of that moment builds. Read Santino’s story as he shares the memorable experience of meeting his sponsors.

Child Champions play a pivotal role in shaping the futures of kids in the OneChild program during their journey to a better life. Two recent graduates reveal the profound impact that Child Champions have had in helping them succeed.

Reggie, 31, was a hardworking man holding down three jobs to provide for his family living in poverty. But an accident at work plunged them into despair. Then his two sons were registered at a Hope Center, and they found new hope.