Our Mission
Mano Amiga Philippines provides education opportunities that serve as a catalyst for community transformation and inclusive growth. Our programs include affordable high-quality K-10 education, skills training, and culinary employment for disadvantaged women, values and spiritual formation for families, and advocacy campaigns for social change. Mano Amiga uplifts low-income communities through increased student learning outcomes, increased sustainable livelihood opportunities, and improved health and well-being for families.
Where We Started
By providing scholarships and sustainable livelihood, we empower
low-income families to break out of poverty.
Our Founding Story
Originating from Mexico, the Mano Amiga school system began in 1963 and has grown to 40 schools all over the world over the last 50 years. The success of the Mano Amiga model is evident through the students who graduate. 97% of scholars around the world are able to finish high school and pursue higher levels of education. Their alumni go on to achieve careers in medicine, law, business, finance, engineering, and education.
In 2008, 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
Our vision is a world where every person can realize their full potential no matter what socio-economic background they were born into. Mano Amiga Philippines provides education opportunities that serve as catalyst for community transformation, inclusive growth, and lasting social impact.
Scholarships
Our Progress
Since 2008, the school has grown one level every year, providing an increasing number of scholarships to deserving students from low income families:
2,000
Full and partial scholarships provided for students from Kinder to Grade 12.
700
Families assisted with material and financial support.
Education Innovation Programs
Teacher Trainings
We have partnered with various organizations to provide training for private and public school teachers in technology, project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and futures thinking.
230
Students and parents attended digital literacy workshops
620
Teachers trained and coached from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
We have partnered with Facebook Asia Pacific to promote the responsible use of social media through the Think Before You Share Digital Youth Summit and Digital Literacy and Empowerment Program for schools across the Philippines.
Digital Empowerment
140
Youth leaders participated in the digital youth summit
2M
Individuals reached by the online campaigns
Community Development Programs
We provide skills training and livelihood opportunities to the parents of our scholars, as well as other disadvantaged individuals within the communities we serve, helping them become financially stable and support their families' needs effectively.
Skills Training & Livelihood
150
People trained in culinary and entrepreneurship through the Bistro Cafe
63
Local entrepreneurs trained in business skills and provided cash grants to support their small businesses through the Skills for Success program
1024
Indirect beneficiaries of the Skills for Success program
We have partnered with companies and individuals to offer programs in health, literacy, arts, sports, values formation, and personal development to students and families. These partnerships have allowed volunteers and employees to share their expertise, give back, inspire, and enhance our community's knowledge and capabilities.
Capacity Building Workshops
3000
Individuals served
1800
Volunteers nationwide
50
Partner organizations/companies
