ganization whose main thrust is a provision of 10-day camp. On 1995, we decided to establish an independent organization and pursue our own vision and mission thus it was formally registered withe Security and Exchange Commission as Ang Bata at Kalinga, Volunteers for Children's Welfare, Inc (ABaKa-VCWI)
Our Philosophy...
We believe that each child has a story to tell and we can only reach out and touch their lives by listening to their stories...
We believe in every man's desire to be good and to be a part of something great
We believe in the value of shared responsibilities
We believe that by putting our lives and resources together we can make a difference
Our Vision and Mission
We dream...
...of a society where every child is embraced and lead to their optimum development regardless of their creed, nationalities, abilities and disabilities
...of a community of people who works together for the common good that focuses on assisting the child in building a better and brighter world
We commit and enjoin others to:
SHARE A LIFE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Our Objectives:
To instill positive and meaningful experience to children
To advocate for the rights of every children
To Promote concern and compassion towards the plight of Children Living in Especially Difficult Circumstances
To mobilize and develop community resources in support of the children's cause
To assist other children's institution in their program implementation
What Do We Do? Design and implement children activities to supplement their recreational and developmental needs through:
Kamp Kalinga... annual 7-day free summer camp for Children Living in Especially Difficult Circumstances
Oplan Kapatiran... outreach program for children which consist of educational trips to museums, theaters, malls and day's activities for children
... Recruit, Train and Develop volunteers to implement its projects towards promoting concern and compassion for the welfare of the children...
... Conduct Community trainings on Child related concerns for a minimal fee available upon request as part of its advocacy program
... Basic and Advance Sign Language, Drama Workshop, Story Telling, Drug Education for Children, Children's Rights and HIV/AIDS Training for Children, Stress Management, Team Building and Sensitivity Training, Community Organizing and Development, Parents and Teacher's Effectiveness Training.. and other related training upon request. The People Behind the Organization
Our organization is ran by service-oriented individuals who works entirely for free. Volunteer-counselors, officers and staff member unselfishly commits their time, skills, expertise and even their own resources to keep the organization going, none of which is ever being paid a single centavo for the efforts they exert. Volunteers came from all walks of life and joins the organization with a commitment to undertake whatever is required to fulfill a certain project. thus teachers could become kitchen staff during the camp, engineers acts as a support staff, professionals becomes volunteer-janitor while young students were trusted to act as senior counselors. The Board of Directors and Founding Members came from the pool of the volunteer-counselors who actually works hand in hand with volunteers in the project implementation. In so far as ABaKa-VCWI is concerned, everyone is equally important. JUDEA P. ASUNCION, the founder/President works with the Department of Justice, Parole and Probation Administration. She conceptualized and spearheaded the establishment of the organization through the support of friends from Manila and Olongapo City who like her, are firm believers in the goodness of men and shares her vision of a better quality of life for children. FOUNDING MEMBERS:
Bernardo Capili
Rosita "rosie" Carreon
Brenda Leoligao
Eleanor Villanueva
**Renato "rene" Baltero
Jesus Santos
Amelia Santos
Teofilo Calda
Arlene Elizondo
Rogelio Carballo
Frederick Godinez
Linda Santos
Josefina Cabrera
Louie Santos
** Monina Sajo
** HONORARY FOUNDING MEMBERS
Sources of Funds
ABaKa-VCWI has no single benefactor, while it maintains an account at BPI. Funds are sourced out through solicitation and fund raising campaigns such as garage sale, raffle tickets, sponsorship as well as the resources coming from the volunteers themselves. Office Address and Contact Persons
The organization has no permanent office address to date. Financial constraints and the fact that all its officers have a work of their own prevent us from keeping one. Thus, offices and residence as well as the phone numbers of its board of directors and other officers are utilized as contact points. Venue for meeting, training and other activities are usually provided by other organization and private individuals or done in public places like park, beaches and even at school campuses. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUDEA PABILLAR ASUNCION
ROSIE CARREON
ARLENE ELIZONDO
CARMEN BALTERO
JOHN EDALS ASUNCION
MEDELYN CLAVO
JAYVEE GALANG TAMONDONG
