Part 1: The Why One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “How do you build an orphanage?” It’s an important question—but also a complex one. There’s no simple, one-size-fits-all answer, as it depends on many factors including location, legal requirements, funding, and long-term sustainability. Because of the depth and sensitivity of this topic, […]
The holidays have once again come and gone. They were a time for family, fun, and, of course, lots of food! So, in the spirit of these festivities, I will write about Philippine foods and how they play a pivotal part in not only connecting the people of the Philippines but also the nations that […]
Last month, I talked about the problems of the Philippine education system and how it negatively affects the children (https://www.filipino-orphans.org/blog/back-to-school/). In this post, I would like to highlight one of the ways The Philippine Orphanage Foundation sought to alleviate some of these problems to build a brighter future for our orphans—the Manaoag Christian Children’s Home […]
It’s that time again, the beginning of a new school year. Whether you are still in school or far past your graduation, we are all familiar with the feelings of starting a new school year. Amidst all the nerves of trying to pass your first tests and quizzes and nostalgia for the summer that passed […]
Joanna Maniti is truly an inspiration to many. After having a “lightbulb” moment while delivering a speech in college (University of Southern California), she set her heart upon helping the poor and helpless orphaned children in the Philippines. Having been to the Philippines on a couple of missions trips with her church, she knew first […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “orphan?” To the average person, the word “orphan” means a child who has lost both of their parents to death. While this case scenario is an absolute tragedy, did you know that some orphans still have a living parent? You read that last sentence correctly, […]
The Philippines Orphanage Foundation is a faith-based ministry started with the hope of rescuing and transforming the lives of Filipino orphans. The Philippines Orphanage Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowable under the law.
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