Mano Amiga Philippines

Together, we can create a future where every child has the chance to thrive and succeed.

Mano Amiga Philippines empowers people and communities through education and development programs focused on enabling every individual to achieve their fullest potential.

What We Do

Mano Amiga Philippines now has a fifteen-year track record of uplifting low-income communities through increased student learning outcomes, increased sustainable livelihood opportunities, and improved health and well-being for families.

High Quality Education & Scholarships

Education Innovation Programs

Community Development Programs

Scholar Story: Benz Soriano

Benz was one of our very first kindergarten scholars when we opened Mano Amiga in 2008. In June 2023, he graduated from 12th grade and is now off to college to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher.

Scholar Story: Jane & Joy Ungsod

What happens when you invest in a child’s education for 13 years?
For sisters Jane and Joy, access to quality education has provided them with the opportunity to hope, dream, and strive for a brighter future.

Latest Happenings

Last April 4, the Mano Amiga scholars shared a heartwarming Easter celebration with our donors and supporters. The brunch was filled with stories of hope, resilience, and gratitude, highlighting both the transformative power of Mano Amiga education a
On March 22, Mano Amiga students had an inspiring Career Day. They gained valuable insights from our amazing volunteers and even created their own personal Road Maps. A huge thank you to our volunteers Audrey Laglagron, Pepe Delfin, Anna Valencia, B
Last February 24, we conducted a Home-based Cooking and Food Processing workshop for our Sustain-A-Biz participants. A big thank you to Chef Joy Sol for sharing her expertise and guiding the parents during the hands-on workshop, and to Chef Nap Sol f
Happy birthday to our incredible Executive Director, @lynnpinugu ! 🎂 As one of our students aptly said, you exemplify grit. Your passion and dedication to improving the lives of our community uplift us all and inspire us to strive for greatness. Her
📸 Meet the faces behind the lens: the Mano Amiga kids. During our photoshoot last February, we had the privilege of sitting in on some of their classes. Some of the kids asked if they could try their hands at photography. The results were amazing 🤩
Gratitude fills our hearts for the incredible experience at Everest Nuvali's Family Day! Thank you to the Everest Nuvali community for extending the invitation and spearheading a fundraising effort for our scholars. During the event, our Scholars Clu