Category: Archived News
Tiwala Celebrates 10th Anniversary
22 May 2017 - Emmylou HalligOn April 3 Tiwala Kids & Communities celebrated its tenth anniversary! This was a big milestone considering that Tiwala is only a small charity with limited funds and manpower. It is indeed a testimony of God’s amazing work that we were not only able to operate for the past ten years but also expanded our work from […]
Love in Action
28 February 2017 - Emmylou HalligFebruary, traditionally known as the month of love, did not pass by without many opportunities to extend love to the children and families to whom Tiwala Kids and Communities minister. Last month was indeed a month-long celebration of God’s love. Here are a few ways in which we were able both to share God’s love and […]
Media Forum on Children’s Rights
16 February 2017 - Emmylou HalligTiwala Kids & Communities celebrated Valentine’s Day by participating in the Media Forum on Children’s Rights and Welfare. The forum was sponsored by UNICEF, Child’s Rights Network and Bicol Network for Children (of which Tiwala is a member). The event was attended by more than thirty journalists in Bicol and served as an orientation and advocacy to uphold juvenile […]
Bright Beginnings
30 January 2017 - Emmylou HalligTiwala Kids and Communities got off to a bright start this year, and we’re excited to share some of the ways God is already working in Tiwala in 2017! Here are a few of the highlights: Program Achievements More than 100 children are diligently participating in our Saturday STEP classes. These weekly classes run in four communities and […]
Tiwala Receives DSWD Accreditation
1 October 2016 - eteOn September 9, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) granted Tiwala Kids & Communities a Level 1 accreditation for its programs and services. As a social welfare agency, Tiwala is required, not only to acquire registration and license certificates, but also have its programs audited by the DSWD to ensure we meet the […]
Giving Poor Children Opportunities to Succeed
2 September 2016 - CarynFor poor children lacking resources and opportunities, academic accomplishments often do not come as easily as they do to other kids. At Tiwala, we seek to equip poor kids with tools for success and provide them with opportunities for maximum learning. Here are several ways we are empowering children to succeed: Project Digi-Eskwela Ibalon Central […]
Ready For School
2 June 2016 - CarynThanks to generous donors, Tiwala kids in Victory Village and Rizal Village received complete sets of school supplies and a timely motivation and encouragement for studying this quarter. The children were very excited to go back to school equipped with the tools that would help them succeed in their studies. Thanks to those who helped […]
Sporty Summer for Tiwala Kids
30 May 2016 - CarynIn April and May, more than 250 children from nine villages in the province of Albay attended Tiwala’s sports themed summer class. VBS Athletics gave the children opportunities to play, sing, dance, make crafts, and learn the values of perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and faith in God. The kids received awards and new “tsinelas” (flip flops) […]
Bata Muna Campaign
20 May 2016 - CarynTiwala participated in a children’s rights and welfare advocacy campaign during the first five months of 2016 (January-May). Dubbed as “Bata Muna” (Children First), the initiative aimed to increase the awareness of the public on social issues affecting children. The multi-faceted campaign included community talks on children’s rights and welfare, candidates’ forum, motorcade, poster-making and […]
Mothers Retreat and Mothers’ Day Special
20 May 2016 - CarynSummer was not just for the kids but also for the moms. In April the Tiwala mothers were able to have some time to seek nourishment for their souls. Facilitated by Jean de Jesus, Tiwala’s Family Strengthening Program Coordinator, the retreat focused on God’s unending supply of grace, love, and power. This event was followed […]