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The children who need your sponsorship.

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.

For more information about the Student Sponsorship Program please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Want to pay for your sponsorship with a check? Please email us for information about how to do this.

To renew an annual sponsorship or update a recurring donation

click here.

For more information regarding our sponsorship program please contact us here.

“Sponsoring children is a wonderful thing to do. I feel that I get almost as much out of my sponsorships as do my Filipino students.” Shirly S., Sponsor Since 2017

Kenneth

Kenneth Ripay

Kenneth is 17-years-old, and will be a Grade 12 student pursuing the Humanities and Social Sciences strand. He is the youngest of eight siblings.

Kenneth lives in a modest home with his parents, three unmarried siblings, and two cousins. They are the daughters of Kenneth’s eldest sister, who is a solo parent and is working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia. She sends around $182 per month to the household to support her two children, as well as her parents and siblings. His father works as a garbage collector, earning about $11 per week. His mother is a housewife who takes care of the home, her children, and grandchildren. With the help of Kenneth’s working siblings, the family manages to survive day by day, but their income is not enough to meet the needs of such a large family.

Kenneth’s favorite subject is Filipino, and when he doesn’t have schoolwork, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends. His dream is to become a well-known teacher in Payatas because, aside from wanting to help his family, he also wants to be a role model for the youth in his community. In the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year, Kenneth received academic honors with an average grade of 91% (Outstanding).

Dan Warren

Dan is 8-years-old and will start Grade 4 in June. He is the eldest of three children.

Dan’s father works as a construction helper, earning $12 per day. While his father works hard to provide for the family, his income is often insufficient to meet their basic needs, especially with the birth of a new baby. His mother is a fulltime housewife.

Dan has a strong passion for learning, particularly Mathematics and History, which are his favorite subjects. When he’s not studying, he enjoys playing basketball with his friends. His ambition is to become a soldier. His general average for the 2023-2024 school year was 86% (Very Satisfactory).

Mary Norhaine

Mary is 9-years-old and will start Grade 4 in June. She is the eldest of three children.

At a very young age, Mary was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Despite her illness, she is always active in school and participates in all activities, and only misses classes when she needs to go to the hospital for her regular check-ups.

Mary’s father works as an on-call construction worker, earning $10 per day when he has work. Her mother is a housewife. The family lives with Mary’s maternal grandmother, who works as a frozen food vendor.

Mary’s favorite subject is Mathematics, and in her free time, she enjoys making do-it-yourself bracelets. She dreams of becoming a teacher or a doctor. Her general average for the 2023-2024 school year was 84% (Satisfactory).

Mhervilyn

Mhervilyn Mabag

Mhervilyn is 13-years-old and will be a Grade 8 student. She is the eldest of three children.

Mhervilyn’s father works as a jeepney driver, earning between $36 to $45 per day. From his daily earnings, he needs to pay around $30 in rental fees and fuel, leaving him a small take-home amount. He works 5 days every week. Her mother is a full-time housewife taking care of the younger children, one of whom is 2 months old. The family lives in a small room in her grandparents’ house, where three other families also live.

Mhervilyn’s favorite subject is Mathematics, and in her free time she loves to sing and dance. She dreams of becoming a flight attendant in the future. She is determined to pursue her education, and has consistently proven her academic abilities. She received 90% average (Outstanding) for the 3rd quarter 2024-2025 school year.

Shaun Aaron

Shaun is 8-years-old and will start Grade 3 in June. He is the second of three children.

Shaun’s father works as a dishwasher at a restaurant, earning a daily minimum wage of $11.73. His mother is a fulltime housewife. The family lives in a small room within the house of his grandmother.

Shaun is a bright child with a strong passion for Mathematics. He enjoys singing and dancing during his free time, and his biggest dream is to become a Mechanical Engineer, as he is fascinated by machines and robotics. His general average during the 2023-2024 school year was 85% (Very Satisfactory).

Michaela

Michaela is 22-years-old and will be a third year in college student. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. She is the eldest of 4 siblings.

Michaela’s father works as a construction worker, earning $260 a month. Her mother is a fulltime housewife. The father’s income is not enough to meet the family’s daily needs and pay the monthly bills for electricity, water, and house rental.

Michaela’s favorite subjects are English, Science, and Arts. When she has free time, she reads books related to her course of study. She is determined to finish college and become a successful engineer. She does well in school, and in the 2023-2024 school year, she received an average of 2.34 (85% Very Satisfactory).

Louise Andrei

Louise is 10-years-old and will start Grade 5 in June. He is the second of three children.

Louise’s father is a carpenter. His work is located far from home, so he only comes home once or twice a month to reduce transportation expenses. He earns $14 per day. His mother is a fulltime housewife. Louise and his family live in a small house owned by his grandparents.

Louise has a deep interest in Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, and in his free time, he enjoys playing badminton. He dreams of becoming a professional engineer one day, with the goal of building a house for his family. His general average for the 2023-2024 school year was 89% (Very Satisfactory).

Angela Camposano

Angela is 9-years-old and will start Grade 4 in June. She is the eldest of three children.

Angela’s father is an on-call electrician, earning $200 to $300 per month. He supports his parents as well as his wife and children. Angela’s mother is a fulltime housewife. The family lives with Angela’s paternal grandparents in their simple concrete house.

Angela enjoys participating in extracurricular activities at school, and she consistently maintains good grades. Her favorite subjects are Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health, as well as Mathematics. In her free time, she loves reading both English and Filipino stories. Her general average for the 2023-2024 school year was 88% (Very Satisfactory).