by Virlanie | Sep 16, 2016 | General News
“Education knows no age,” said Julio*, 16, now a Grade 4 student. Julio is a former street child. He used to roam around the streets of Metro Manila. At 11, he had never been to school. But his dream of finishing his studies never faded. When he lost his parents, and...
by Virlanie | Sep 16, 2016 | General News
Some people run for medals, others run for smiles. Around 3,000 runners came together last August 21, 2016 to run 5K, 10K, or half a marathon at 21K. This run is an annual fundraising event for the benefit of Virlanie Foundation, thanks to the initiative of long-time...
by Virlanie | Sep 16, 2016 | General News
iLead ODC-ET (iLead Open Day Center – Education and Training), stands proud, big gates open and full of life. At its opening in 2007, the center initially provided a safe place for families and street children to shower, wash their clothes, and eat. In this way,...
by Virlanie | Sep 15, 2016 | General News
Virlanie Foundation has two specific homes that welcome children with disabilities – Aime Home (Makati) and Jade Home (Cavite). In the Philippines, people with disabilities are very often rejected by the community, thus making it difficult for these children to...
by Virlanie | Sep 15, 2016 | General News
Last August 25, 2016 at around 9:00AM, Virlanie Foundation had 15 Sofitel volunteers and more than 25 young adults gathered in the living room area of Ella Yallah Home, where a projector and screen were set up, and monoblock chairs were placed for everybody’s...
