By sponsoring one of the following students, you will give them the opportunity to get an education so they can escape the cycle of poverty. Your contribution pays for their transportation to school, uniforms, books, tuition, and other school-related expenses.
Once you’ve chosen the student you would like to sponsor, we will send you a more detailed student profile. At that point, we will start your student sponsorship based on a donation of
$20/month or
$240/year
for K—Grade 6
Students
$27/month or
$324/year
for Grades 7—12
Students
$40/month or
$480/year
for College Students
You may either set up a recurring monthly donation, or you may make a one-time payment for an annual sponsorship. If you choose an annual sponsorship, we will send you a renewal request when it’s about to expire. Our hope is that, like almost all of our sponsors, you will opt to continue helping your student. Your commitment means the world to these children and, in turn, they will strive to honor your participation in their education.
To renew an annual sponsorship or update a recurring donation
For more information regarding our sponsorship program please contact us here.
Noah Buena is 13-years-old and a Grade 6 student. He is the youngest child among 3 siblings.
Noah’s mother is a single parent. His father has a new family, and he has not sent any financial support to Noah since he and his mother separated 4 years ago. Noah’s family receives minimal support from their relatives, and at times, do not have money for their basic needs. They live in a house owned by Noah’s maternal grandmother.
Noah easily gets along with other students and always helps his mother with household chores. He wants to have a better life for his family, especially for his mother. He would like to become a policeman in the future. 82% (Satisfactory) was his general average for the 2022-2023 school year. Noah’s favorite subject is Mathematics. During his free time, he always wants to play volleyball with his friends.
“Supporting these kids is so easy, and the payoff so gratifying. I feel I’m the one receiving more from these strong and courageous kids.”
Jowelyn Duma is 10-years-old and a Grade 2 student. She is the third child among 4 siblings.
Her mother is a full-time housewife. Her father is an on-call helper/construction worker, and he earns $10 per day when he has work. As of now, he is collecting recyclables to sell to the junk shop while waiting for construction work. The family lives in a small house made of light materials without water and electricity.
Jowelyn is already a responsible daughter, and she helps in household tasks and takes care of her younger sibling. She prefers staying at home. She wants to become a teacher to be able to help her family and to become an educator to the children in Payatas. 85% (Very Satisfactory) was her general average for the 2022-2023 school year. Her favorite subject is Mathematics and she likes to sing during her free time.
Charlene is 19-years-old and is preparing to start her first year of College. She is currently finishing her final year in Senior High School (Grade 12), where she is taking the Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) Strand.
Charlene’s father is a farmer and he earns $120 per month. Her mother is a full-time housewife. The family lives in a simple house that is made of light and some concrete materials located in rural area in the mountains.
Charlene’s favorite subject is Mathematics, and she dreams to become teacher in the future. She enjoys playing volleyball and being a part of the bible study group in her community. She received 91.13% (Very Good) for the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Ferdinand is 14-years-old and an 8th grader. He is the fourth child among 5 siblings.
Ferdinand’s father is an on-call construction worker earning $50 per week when he has work. His mother works in a small store of frozen food/cold cuts, where she earns $4 per day, 6 days a week. The family lives in a small house made of scrap materials that needs to be repaired, and the combined salaries are not enough to sustain their daily needs.
Ferdinand likes playing volleyball with his friends. He also likes to draw during his free time. His favorite subject is Technology and Livelihood Education. He dreams of becoming a fashion designer in the future. His average for the second quarter of this school year is 83% (Satisfactory). Despite the hardships, Ferdinand dreams big for himself and for his family.
Aira is 18-years-old and is preparing to start her first year of College. She is currently finishing her final year in Senior High School (Grade 12) where she is taking the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand. She is the seventh of 10 children.
Aria’s father is 58-years-old. He works as a vegetable and fruit vendor earning $200 per month, which is not enough for their big family. Her mother is 54-years-old and she helps her husband in selling the fruits and vegetables they have planted. Some of Aira’s older siblings help with the family income.
Aria’s favorite subject is Media, and she dreams of becoming a Registered Social Worker like her older sister. She loves playing basketball when she has free time. She looks up to her sister, who inspires her to do her best in school. Aria’s average is 87% (Very Satisfactory) for her first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Dave Michael is 17-years-old and is preparing to start his first year of College. He is currently finishing his final year in Senior High School (Grade 12), where he is taking the Humanities and Social Sciences Strand.
Dave Michael’s father works as school security guard earning $11.40 per day. His mother is a full-time housewife. His father’s salary is frequently insufficient to cover the family’s daily expenses, monthly bills, and the children’s growing educational needs.
Dave Michael’s favorite subjects are English Purposes, Academic, Reading, and Writing Skills, and Physical Education. He enjoys reading books and doing housework in his free time. He aspires to be a professional teacher in the future. He demonstrates his dedication and focus as a student by earning grades of 94% (Outstanding) in his first semester.
Akira is 8-years-old and a Grade 2 student. She is the oldest of 2 children.
Akira’s mother is a fulltime housewife. Her father is an on-call garbage collector earning $7 per day. He works 3 to 4 days per week. Akira’s family lives in a small room. There are 3 families living inside the house, which is divided by curtains.
Akira is a kind and cheerful girl. Her ambition is to become a professional teacher. Her general average last school year was 84% (Satisfactory). Her favorite subject is Mathematics, and she likes to sing and dance in her free time.
Hezhekian is 9-years-old and a Grade 4 student. He is the oldest of 4 children.
Hezhekian’s mother is a fulltime housewife and his stepfather is a garbage collector earning $7 per day. Hezhekian’s family lives in a small house made of plywood. They are the caretakers of the house, which is owned by their relatives.
Hezhekian is always excited to go to school. His dream is to become a soldier or a policeman. His general average last school year was 83% (Satisfactory). His favorite subject is Mathematics, and he likes playing basketball and soccer during his free time.
Gennelyn is 20-years-old and a first-year college student. She is taking up a Bachelor of Elementary Education with a Major in General Education. She is the second child of 4 siblings.
Gennelyn’s father must take medicine for hypertension. He and her mother and Gennelyn make barbeque sticks using sharp knives and sell them to a store in the market. They earn $80 a month, which barely covers the family’s expenses at home. Her older sister works as a sales person at a provincial mall, where she earns $240 a month. She is the bread winner of the family, and she helps Gennelyn with her tuition fees.
Gennelyn’s favorite subject is Mathematics, and she wants to become professional teacher and teach children in the rural village of Macabud where she is from. She loves to sing when she is doing household chores and while working. She wants to make her parents proud and help create a brighter future for her family. Her average is 1.91 (Good) for the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024.
Sophia is 13-years-old and a Grade 7 student. She is the second of 4 children.
Sophia’s parents were separated and her father started a new family. He provides financial support of $120 per month to Sophia and her siblings. Her mother is a laundrywoman earning $14 per week. The children and her mother live with Sophia’s paternal grandparents because they do not have enough money to rent a house.
Sophia’s ambition is to become a flight attendant someday. A dedicated student, her general average last school year was 89% (Very Satisfactory). Her favorite subjects are History and English, and she likes to sing and to dance.
Graceus Joy is 17-years-old and is preparing to start her first year of College. She is currently finishing her final year in Senior High School (Grade 12), where she is taking the Accountancy, Business and Management Strand. She has one younger sister, who was born with a challenging genetic condition.
Graceus Joy’s father is a construction laborer and he earns $12 per day. He works two bus rides away from their home, so he does not return every day in order to save the transportation costs. Her mother is a full-time housewife and has been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder, which requires continuous medication.
Graceus Joy’s favorite subject is Philosophy. Her goal is to work as a flight attendant, so she intends to enroll in college courses related to tourism. She is dedicated to her studies and makes an effort to learn new things every day. Her average for her first semester this school year is 86.75% (Very Satisfactory).