
Population: | 92 million |
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Capital City: | Manila |
Main Languages: | Filipino and English |
Major Religion: | Christianity, Islam and Catholicism |
By working together, we can continue to support human rights in the Philippines and work towards ensuring every child has access to education, healthcare and shelter.
Country Information
Marists in The Philippines
Current Projects
Kuya Centre for Street Children | PH0002
Working with street children to give them a second chance
Orphaned, abandoned and runaway children are among the most destitute in Filipino society. Surviving as best they can on the streets in the heart of Manila, they are highly susceptible to abuse, exploitation and malnutrition. Staff from the Kuya Centre for Street Children work with young people living as vagrants, using games and drama to focus on topics such as […]
Balay Banaag | PH0021
Impacting the lives of people affected by violence and abuse
Balay Banaag is located in Davao City and has been in operation since 2010. Balay Banaag is a residential centre that provides care and support for the female children of prostitutes. There are currently ten girls in the care of Balay Banaag aged between 6 and 18 years old. Most of the children do not know who their father is and […]