Our Mission

Mano Amiga Philippines provides education opportunities that serve as a catalyst for community transformation and inclusive growth. Mano Amiga uplifts low-income communities through increased student learning outcomes, increased sustainable livelihood opportunities, and improved health and well-being for families.

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Our Founding Story

Mano Amiga Philippines was inspired by the Mano Amiga networks of schools in Mexico, which began in 1963. The school model's success is reflected in its graduates: 97% of scholars worldwide complete high school and pursue higher education.

Mano Amiga opened its doors on September 22, 2008 at Taguig City with 60 Filipino scholars were chosen from poor communities surrounding the Habitat for Humanity Housing at the FTI complex.

In 2016, Mano Amiga constructed its four-story permanent campus in Parañaque, designed to accommodate students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.

At present, it has expanded its facilities to accommodate students up to Grade 10.

Our Impact

5,000+

People reached by our various programs on Education, Livelihood Training, and Community Development

550+

Trained and Coached Private and Public School Teachers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

2,000+

Full and Partial Scholarships from Kinder to Grade 12 provided since 2008

3,000+

Youth beneficiaries nationwide of programs focused on Digital Literacy, STEM, Values Formation & Leadership

96% of our graduates have continued their higher education, while 4% have chosen to enter the workforce directly, applying their skills to make an immediate impact.

Many of them have also earned scholarships to their chosen universities, and a number have consistently achieved Dean’s List honors, reflecting their academic excellence and dedication.

  • “Mas naging active sila sa pakikipag laro. Mas na eenjoy nila pumasok, nalalaman nila ang kulay, sukat at mapaigi pag iba.”

    Anna Grace L. Mercado, San Antonio de Padua | Play to Learn

  • “Malaking tulong ang training lalo na sa aming mga teacher sapagkat naaapply namin ang mga natututunan namin dito and at the same time mas nadadagdagan ang knowledge namin. Sa mga bigay na gamit sa amin, nagkakaroon sila ng socialization at may natututunan din sila dito.”

    Airel R. Laureta, South Cembo | Play to Learn

  • “Tapos na ang buhay kalsada, bagong buhay na (salamat) sa Nayon at Mano Amiga”

    Raising Leaders Participant

  • "The residents were engaged in the activity which would be helpful especially in the coming school year. Residents presented improvement in terms of communication with other people and also may have further improvement to express themselves.”

    Rigo Tort, Psychometrician | Raising Leaders

  • “During sa mga workshops marami din po akong nakilalang naging kaibigan. Natutunan ko pa lalo paano mag deal ng ibat ibang tao specially during our plan in our group project kailangan talaga may teamwork at importante ang listening skills para magkaintindihan at maging successful ang plan.”

    Mommy Bella | Sustain-A-Biz

  • “Ngayon po, parang bumabalik na yung sharpness ko, ang tagal din po kasing na-stuck lang sa bahay, lalo na nung pandemic. Kaya ko pala.”

    Mommy Jean | Skills 4 Success

  • “I’m hoping there would be more universities or students that would have the chance to be part of this amazing event!”

    John Mico from Taguig | STEM Link Up

  • “This experience was very fun since I was able to collaborate with the other students from different schools and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, whose lessons I will keep with me.”

    Angel from Navotas | STEM Link Up

Our Partners

Corporate Donors

Corporate

3M Philippines

AY Foundation

Catholic World Mission

Discovery Capital Finance Corporation

Estee Lauder Corporation

Everest Academy

Integra Technologies

Kakayanin PH

Kids 4 Jesus (c/o Laurita Vasquez)

LEAD Basketball League

Legionaries of Christ

Manta Equities

MCLM Global Services Corporation

Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, Inc.

Nickel Asia Corporation

Perfetti Van Melle

Popoy’s Bench

Protinus (Carlos Banaag)

Sandpiper Spices and Condiments

She Talks Asia, Inc.

SN Power

Starbucks Philippines

The Magnificat Foundation

VIS Foundation

Vitamin B