Who We Are

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Who We Are

Virlanie Foundation cares for children in need of special protection; those who are abandoned, abused, exploited, neglected, orphaned, poor…

The Foundation strives to build a better future for these children by “giving back their smiles”.

Virlanie is one of the largest, private, non-sectarian child-caring institutions in Metro Manila, Philippines.

• helped more than 13,500 children helped since its foundaiton on 1992. 1,194 in 2010 alone.
• 12 Homes to provide street children with food, shelter, clothing and most importantly love and care
• 12 programs: 6 outreach programs, 2 support programs and 4 programs for a independent and sustainable life
• an array of donors and sponsors
• an international network

More in depth information on its mission, its values and its programs is available in What we do.

Establishement of the Foundation by Dominique Lemay and a Filipino team of social workers

Opening of Tanglaw Home (Herrod Home for Children 1) and Gabay Buhay Home

Start of the Family Program (as a community-based project)

Opening of Caress Home (for abused boys) and of the Drop In Center

Opening of Masaya Home (Herrod Home for Children 2) and of the Marco Polo Care Center

Opening of Jade Home (for disabled children), Ellah Yallah Home and Mother & Child Home (for babies and unwed mothers)

Opening of the SIBUHI Center for Creativity and Development

Start of the Family Reunification Program

Start of the Young Adult Program (YAP)

Opening of the Magellan Learning Center

Start of the Children’s Legal Rights Office (CLRO)

Opening of Aime Home (for disabled children)

Setting up the Mobile Unit and School

Opening of Patricia Halfway Home (for children in conflict with the law)

Opening of the Open Day Center (for street families)

2008

Opening of Jade II Home (for disabled children)

2011

Opening of the Toddler Home (for abandoned toddlers)