Philippine Children's Fund of America
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The Philippine Children's Fund of America (PCFA) is a non-profit organization registered under the state of California
and is duly recognized by the United States Federal Government.
It is based in San Francisco, CA., with a Philippine office in Clark Field, Angeles City
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Philippine Children's Fund of America is the most widely supported Filipino-American non-profit organization in the United States.
To assist impoverished Filipino children of American ancestry by providing educational scholarships, employment and working visas to the United States.
Philippine Children's Fund of America envisions a stable and viable community that will uphold the rights, welfare and aspiration of Filipino families especially the children towards authentic human development.
Philippine Children's Fund of America was founded to serve the needs of children left behind by the U.S. military closure.
Pearl S. Buck International foundation estimates there are 52,000 Amerasian
scattered throughout the Philippines.
"The majority of the children have been abandoned by their American fathers," said Jocelyn Bonilla, the manager of the Pearl S. Buck center in Angeles City.
Today it's serving more children, families and communities including 150 charitable groups all over the Philippines.
Serving poor children including those left behind from the closure of US bases.
Provides transitional home for American children we fly from the Philippines.
By providing the poor access to education, the chances of improving the Filipino family's very infavorable condition caused by extreme poverty could be strengthened. Children can now enjoy their right to education, families will be more empowered, hence, better lives and stronger communities.
Program aims to help Amerasian children (children of a U.S. military
father and an Asian
mother) with or without US citizenship. For Amerasian children with USA citizenship, the PCFA provides free travel, internship and lodging in the USA. They also help Amerasian children trace and reunite with their fathers. For children without documentation the PCGA provides educational, psychosocial and livelihood assistance.
It is conceived to be an effective fund raising activity that will not require the participating agencies to invest any capital/resources in risky fund sourcing ventures.
They have a Philippine office in Clark Field, Angeles City.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and is duly recognized by the United States Federal Government.
It is based in San Francisco, CA., with a Philippine office in Clark Field, Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
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Philippine Children's Fund of America is the most widely supported Filipino-American non-profit organization in the United States.
History
Was created by the US and Philippine governments in 1991.To assist impoverished Filipino children of American ancestry by providing educational scholarships, employment and working visas to the United States.
Philippine Children's Fund of America envisions a stable and viable community that will uphold the rights, welfare and aspiration of Filipino families especially the children towards authentic human development.
Philippine Children's Fund of America was founded to serve the needs of children left behind by the U.S. military closure.
Pearl S. Buck International foundation estimates there are 52,000 Amerasian
Amerasian
In its original meaning, an Amerasian is a person born in Asia, to a U.S. military father and an Asian mother. The term has sometimes been used to describe a person in the United States of mixed Asian and non-Asian ancestry, regardless of the circumstances....
scattered throughout the Philippines.
"The majority of the children have been abandoned by their American fathers," said Jocelyn Bonilla, the manager of the Pearl S. Buck center in Angeles City.
Today it's serving more children, families and communities including 150 charitable groups all over the Philippines.
Serving poor children including those left behind from the closure of US bases.
Provides transitional home for American children we fly from the Philippines.
The Child Sponsorship Program (CSP)
Designed to provide educational assistance to poor but deserving children.By providing the poor access to education, the chances of improving the Filipino family's very infavorable condition caused by extreme poverty could be strengthened. Children can now enjoy their right to education, families will be more empowered, hence, better lives and stronger communities.
Amerasian Program
The AmerasianAmerasian
In its original meaning, an Amerasian is a person born in Asia, to a U.S. military father and an Asian mother. The term has sometimes been used to describe a person in the United States of mixed Asian and non-Asian ancestry, regardless of the circumstances....
Program aims to help Amerasian children (children of a U.S. military
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
father and an Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
mother) with or without US citizenship. For Amerasian children with USA citizenship, the PCFA provides free travel, internship and lodging in the USA. They also help Amerasian children trace and reunite with their fathers. For children without documentation the PCGA provides educational, psychosocial and livelihood assistance.
The Community Fund Drive (CFD)
Is a program designed to help Non-Government Agencies in the Philippines raise their own funds so that they will be able to push for quality development programs and services for the needy Filipino community.It is conceived to be an effective fund raising activity that will not require the participating agencies to invest any capital/resources in risky fund sourcing ventures.
Tulong Para sa Batang Filipino Coin Jar Project
A fund raising program of the Philippine Children's Fund of America designed to provide funding on different programs of the organization.The Angeles City Children's Library (ACCL)
A joint project of the Philippine Children's Fund (PCF) and the Angeles City government. Along Sto. Entierro St. at the City Library and Information Center, the ACCL is an interactive library which houses a wide selection of books, toys and other learning materials that the kids enjoy.Offices
Head office is based in San Francisco, CA.They have a Philippine office in Clark Field, Angeles City.