INTRODUCTION

Tiwala Kids & Communities is a Christian charity working in the Bicol region of the Philippines, seeking to help underprivileged and street children and their families. Tiwala believes that through godly counsel, unconditional love and practical aid we will see many broken lives restored. Tiwala (meaning TRUST) was founded in March 2007 and is a Philippine registered & licensed non-profit NGO (SEC Reg. CN2007046/ DSWD License: FOV-2008-73). Tiwala is under the umbrella of LinksInternational (registered British Charity No. 327000).
Tiwala runs various community-based programs for slum and street children in Legazpi City, Albay. Tiwala also partners with village officials and local churches in working with the families of these children.

MISSION STATEMENT

Tiwala seeks to build strong foundations in the lives of underprivileged children and their families. We seek to portray God’s love and positively influence the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each individual under 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

TRUSTEES

Tiwala consists of five Trustees. The Trustees of Tiwala are responsible for the corporate governance of the consolidated entity. The Trustees guide and monitor the business and affairs of Tiwala on behalf of its sponsors, partners and beneficiaries, to whom they are accountable.

President	Emmylou Hallig
Secretary	Miguel Cano
Treasurer	Jemari Dine Gimena
Trustee	Magnolia Cano
Trustee	David Matthews

Other Members	Gail Narramore
	Caroline Shepherd
	Proceso Palabrica III
	Tim Beer