When LYF first visited the Tabay family, their home was in a fragile and unsafe condition. Parts of the structure had weakened over time, and the house lacked the stability needed to provide a secure environment for the family. Everyday life had become increasingly difficult, especially during bad weather, when the condition of the house raised concerns about safety. Recognizing …
Angela is a young girl whose gentle nature and quiet determination captured our hearts from the moment we met her. Her family knew she needed medical attention, but the cost of surgery, checkups, and recovery care was far beyond what they could manage. Like many families balancing daily survival, medical treatment felt out of reach. That changed when LYF learned …
Every weekend, LYF partners with Philippine Teen Challenge Inc. to provide a deeper kind of support to the girls in our care, one that goes beyond food packs and necessities. While the groceries help meet their physical needs, the true heart of this partnership is the emotional, spiritual, and personal growth guidance the girls receive each week. At PTC’s weekend …
Every week, LYF provides structured teaching and guidance sessions to help the girls grow emotionally and personally. These meetings offer much more than lessons; they give the girls consistency, support, and a safe space to express themselves as they navigate school and daily life. Our tutor guides them through their school lessons, homework, and core subjects. For some of the …
For this Giving Tuesday, our founder wanted to share his path with you and ask for your help in bringing LYF to people in need. I didn’t plan to stay in the Philippines. Initially, I came here to set up a call center for a business. But the more time I spent here, the clearer it became that this is …
The social network in the Philippines is very strong—online, but also very much in person. I began building mine a decade ago, and it has expanded to friends of friends of friends of… ad infintum. Word has gotten out that I help people, so when there is a need, it’s not unusual to get a message from someone I’ve never …
I’ve known Lily since she was 12, about four years. Lily’s family, one of our community families, has no parents. Her father left to start a new family when she was young, and her mother passed away, leaving the eldest sister to take care of whoever she can. On September 6, Lily was struck by a taxi. Once diagnosed, we …