Missionaries of Charity in Tacloban City is a religious organization founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It helps the poor, sick, and needy. It was founded in 1995 and has been helping out indigent families. The nuns go out into the communities to render humanitarian aid to different sectors of the society in need. Missionaries
International Volunteer Jessica Calderone, from Endwell, NY, USA, volunteered at the Women Shelter for 6 weeks. The women at the shelter and Jess started a project called “Greetings from Heaven.” They have been making bracelets and crochet crafts, like flowers, bookmarkers, hearts and bows, to sell. All proceeds benefit the women at the shelter. The
50% of crimes committed by children in the Philippines are theft or crimes against property. Poverty is often the root cause. Some of these boys will find themselves at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) near Tanauan. It is currently home to some 56 boys. VFV ‘s role at the center is to provide
There is a street children centre for all boys in Tacloban City. It is called Social Development Center for Children (SDCC), a social welfare institution operated by Tacloban City Social Welfare Development Office. The boys being accommodated in the centre are between 5-17 years old. They are the kids who have been neglected and abandoned