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
Child Welfare and Development
Summer Arts Camp 2018
Summer is an exciting time for the CJFI kids since they get to have a lot of fun and engage in summer activities without thinking about homework and school. At the CJFI Davao Center, everyone… more
CJFI Attends the 10th Global Child Forum
Held last April 11, 2018, at the Stockholm Royal Palace in Sweden, the 10th Global Child Forum was formally opened by the King of Sweden himself, His Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI. This year’s central… more
ACQ International Children’s Day 2018
The ACQ International Children’s Day (ACQ-ICD) has become a yearly tradition that many marginalized and destitute children look forward to every 25th of April. This includes the children beneficiaries of the Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc.,… 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
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
CJFI Cavite Boosts Child Protection Policy
CJFI Cavite promoted a child-friendly advocacy as beneficiaries and staff participated in an outreach program held at General Trias, Cavite last February 16, 2017. Children from different schools and shelters participated in the event. It… more
Art for Heart Month
February is the Love Month and what a great time to give kids the love they deserve through a one-day celebration of youngness and freedom! In-house children of CJFI Davao Center reveled through the group… more
Fire Drill like “Just Another Play”
For kids, having “Disaster Risk Reduction Management” as a subject to learn seems a complex and serious that’s hardly grasped and appreciated by their young minds. How can we fill in and penetrate their little… more
Creating Momentum
Celebrations are wonderful opportunities for children to learn shared values, acquire unforgettable experiences and meet new friends. CJFI Davao Residential Center, in partnership with Jose Maria College (JMC)-Indangan Campus, celebrated a fun-filled event dubbed as… more