INTRODUCTION
Tiwala Kids & Communities is a Christian charity working in the Bicol region of the Philippines, seeking to help severely underprivileged children. Tiwala believes that through Godly counsel, unconditional love and practical aid we will see many broken lives restored.
Tiwala runs various community and centre-based programs for slum and street children in Legazpi City. Tiwala also works with the families of these children (if any) with a view to reintegrating the children into their homes.
Tiwala's long-term vision is to expand its community and centre-based city programs, as well as establish a residential care facility on a rural farm. The residential home will be for young boys who need to be rescued, restored and nurtured, after being subjected to abuse, neglect, abandonment and living on the streets.
MISSION STATEMENT
Tiwala endeavors to unlock the potential in individuals and communities using a Biblical and holistic approach. We seek to minister God’s love and positively influence the spiritual, emotional, social, physical & intellectual development of each individual in our care.
"For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me." Matthew 25:35-36
BACKGROUND
Tiwala (meaning TRUST) was founded in March 2007. Tiwala’s founder spent several years on short-term missions in the Philippines before officially forming the organisation. Tiwala is a Philippine registered & licensed non-profit NGO (SEC Reg. CN2007046/ DSWD License: FOV-2008-73). Tiwala is under the umbrella of Links International (registered British Charity No. 327000).
Members of Tiwala have spent much time working with orphans, street children and children in foster care. Through this experience and exposure Tiwala has gained knowledge and insight into the pressing issues relating to such children.
After much deliberation and investigating the feasibility of prospective projects, Tiwala Kids & Communities resolved to invest the time and resources needed to accomplish its humanitarian and charitable goals.
TRUSTEES
Tiwala consists of seven Trustees with additional members in the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
| President | Michael Datu |
| Secretary | Proceso Palabrica III |
| Treasurer | Ananais Bantayan |
| Trustee | Gina Bonos |
| Trustee | Ephraim Aguilar |
| Trustee | Tim Beer |
| Trustee | Gail Narramore |
The Trustees of Tiwala are responsible for the corporate governance of the consolidated entity. The Trustees will guide and monitor the business and affairs of Tiwala on behalf of its sponsors, partners and beneficiaries, to whom they are accountable.