Many call it persistent poverty due to Appalachia’s rugged topography that in many cases puts the communities at a disadvantage because of transportation and infrastructure problems, while others blame it on politics and uneven economic… more
Community-Based Support Programs
Computer Literacy Program Visayas Tour 2018
Last April 17, CJFI’s Computer Literacy Team (CLP) culminated the three-month Computer Literacy Program Visayas Tour which covered three (3) of its Angat Buhay LGU partners: (1) Panglao, Bohol, (2) Gandara, Samar, and (3) Baybay,… more
Love Can Make a Million Dreams Come True
It was a day of celebration as hundreds of CJFI scholars graduated with flying colors in Jose Maria College, a renowned institution in Davao City, Philippines which is also established by CJFI’s founder, Pastor Apollo… more
Mt. Mayon Feeding and Relief Assistance
Last January 31, 2018, the Children’s Joy Foundation Inc. (CJFI) launched a massive feeding and relief operations for the Mt. Mayon evacuees, together with volunteers from Handog ng Pagmamahal, Life Giver, and Sheavers’ Association in… more
No Storm Can Dampen the Spirit of Christmas and Hope for the New Year
Just a few days before Christmas, Typhoon Tembin (local name: Vinta), the deadliest cyclone to strike Mindanao since Typhoon Bopha (local name: Pablo) in 2012, made its rage felt in the Davao region where one… more
School-Based Feeding Programs Encourage Marginalized Children to Go to School
25.4 kilometers away from the heart of Davao City lies Tagakpan – the home of many Bagobo families. Like most of the 2.1 million “lumads” or indigenous people in Mindanao, the Bagobo live in dire… more
Batangas Quake: CJFI Relief Operations and Medical Mission
The Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc. Relief Operations and Medical Mission to the affected families and individuals of the 5.5 magnitude earthquake on the coast of Batangas, Philippines (April 4, 2017).
ALS Students attend a Series of Computer Literacy Trainings
As an offshoot of the Angat Buhay Summit initiated by the Office of Vice-President of the Philippines (OVP) Her Excellency Leni Robredo, held sometime in October of 2016 where CJFI was able to attend in… more
CJFI Medical Mission and Financial Assistance for the Earthquake Victims in Surigao Del Norte
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao City at 10:03 in the evening, Friday, February 10, 2017. According to the reports from the City Disaster Quick Response Team, at least 300 houses in Surigao del Norte were… more
Early Christmas Treat for the Salumay Kids
“Strong family ties” is one of the most treasured traits among Filipinos. Many Filipinos are still practicing this trait even at these very modern times and economic realities. This trait is very prevalent in rural… more