Philippines

ATD Fourth World Philippines was founded in 1989 in Manila (the city capital).
Strong links has been established with 4 Manila impoverished communities: a public cemetery, under a bridge at Quirino Avenue, and two neighborhoods in Pandacan located beside a water canal, Hilum and Lozada.
The team also visits resettlement areas in Bulacan and Laguna which are located outside Metro Manila.
In all the communities, ATD Philippines has the following regular programs: Cultural Actions (Street Libraries, Workshops, Trainings and the Festival of Learning), Forums, and the October 17 commemoration at Rizal Park (Manila). All actions are in response to the needs of the different members of the community…children, parents, and adults, particularly the youth.
Once a year, ATD Philippines organizes Creative HeARTS, a fundraising and awareness campaign. It features artworks made by the ATD families alongside with the volunteers and friends.
Through the years, the ATD spirit has grown as more people ( community facilitators, friends and partner organizations) have taken greater commitment to be part of ATD Philippines’ actions. Their commitment varies from joining the activities, creating links with organizations and individuals, fundraising, organizing workshops and trainings, and doing administrative tasks.
The team welcomes regularly trainees for 3 months or more who want to discover ATD Fourth World.
For more information, click the following links: ATD Philippines web site ATD Philippines Facebook Page
ATD Fourth World Philippines 1225 Labores Street 1011 Pandacan, Manila Telephone Number: (632) 563.9312
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Art against extreme poverty in the Philippines
Asian of the Year Robert Alejandro
Art and culture is shared with children and families living under bridges in Manila, by artist Robert Alejandro and the ATD Fourth World team in the Philippines. Robert Alejandro was chosen as Asian of the Year in fighting poverty by Channel News Asia. Watch this video to find out more!International Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty 2011
Here are photos from the commemoration held at Rizal Park last October 16, 2011 in Manila (Phlippines).Hundreds of people from different communities, civic organizations, and government agencies as well private citizens attended the commemoration.





