Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS

p.1 - Message p.2 - 2011 p.3 - About p.4 - Statistics p.5 - Virlanie p.6 - Child p.7 - Residential from Dominique Information, Virlanie on Virlanie Roadmap Empowerment Program Statistics on the Children Framework

p.8 - Homes p.12 - Homes for p.17 - Homes p.18 - Outreach p.22 - Support p.24 - Virlanie p.25 - Photo for Babies and Young Adults for Children with Programs Services Children’s Gallery of Young Children Special Needs Choir 2011

p.26 -Financials p.28 - Passion p.29 - p.30 - Overseas p.31 - Get p.32 - Highlights p.33 - Looking for the Mission Acknowledgments Network Involved of Years Past Forward to 2012 Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 3

http://virlaniekuyadom.blogspot.com/ Kuya Dominique Dominique President’s Word Lemay Dear friends, , When I arrived 25 years ago in Manila, capital of the Philippines, I had to go through a telephone operator to Philippines reach France. It’s now increasingly common to get a digital tablet or smartphone. In my time, we could only “Because it is imagine that these gadgets would come to life. dear to my heart to share with you In the same way, who could have known that my initial visit to the Philippines in 1987 would be the beginning my personal experiences and stories, of Virlanie? It’s really amazing how Virlanie started with just one home with 14 children and now we are I am pleased to share regularly in this already serving more than 1,200 children in 12 homes and many outreach programs. personal blog. By reading, I hope you feel the realities of our environment, In keeping with the times, Virlanie’s programs have also changed to answer the growing needs of our often tragic, sometimes funny and children. In 2011, we opened a new home, the Toddler Home, and started a new program for young adults touching, which accompany our work called LIFE. Also, it is with great joy that we welcome Virlanie Spain to our family. with children and families in critical situations.” Adding new members to our family has also been made easier by trends in technology. With a click or a tap, anyone can get in touch with us through Facebook, Twitter or our website. It’s also easier for interested individuals and groups to visit, organize a party or donate to the Foundation. Looking back, we wouldn’t have reached where we are now without our loyal supporters. I will never tire of TAGS: giving my heartfelt thanks to you, our dear friends and donors, for making better the children’s lives. Health Services Sponsor Psychological services But the task at hand is still great. There is still much that needs to be done. So many children still need Family love and protection. A simple touch or smile can make a difference in a child’s life. You too can help make 1,211 children Choir a difference! Our doors are always open to anyone willing to extend a helping hand and be part of Virlanie. Giving back the smile My dream is to eventually see no more street children in . A tall order, yes! But I believe that every child is under our responsibility. And this dream can be a reality if we work hand-in-hand to protect the VirlaniePassion Love best interests of each Filipino child. I also dream of seeing Filipinos take on this challenge and help build a Volunteer better nation for the future of the Filipino children. 20 years Donate LIFE Toddler Home Every day, thanks to the support of valued friends, Virlanie Foundation continues its mission of giving back Philippines the smile to street children. Salamat po! Outreach Programs Virlanie.org Young adults Children with Special Needs Posted by Dominique Lemay on January 2012 2011 comments Dedication Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 4

AGE STRUCTURE PHILIPPINE DEMOGRAPHICS 60% 33% 7% Population Statistics 0-22 years old 22-60 years old 60+ years old 2012 URBAN estimate 103,775,002 POPULATION Virlanie Foundation answers the call to action to improve the Maternal INFANT situation of poor Filipino mortality rate mortality rate 49% children and families. 2020 of total PROJECTION 120,000,000 94 deaths 23 deaths population Virlanie provides homes 100,000 live births 1,000 live births to children in need Source: http://www.associationanak.org/Geography of special protection. Source: CIA World Factbook, 2011 In addition, Virlanie reaches out to street families and poor 26 million Filipinos communities. < P 40 POVERTY STATISTICs live below P40 (or $1) a day Apart from the basic < $ Source: National Housing Targeting System (NHTS), 2012 needs, Virlanie 1 provides children A DAY with opportunities to go to school, attend to their medical and CHILDREN STATISTICs psychological needs and find ways to reunify them with their families when 1.5 million possible. 100,000 street children street children in Metro Manila in the philippines

25% 20% 10% 40%

Filipino children Filipino children WHO work Primary school-age below 5 years old WHO to support their family. children WHO are are underweight 60% of them work in out of school youths WHO don’t attend high school hazardous environments.

Source: Child Poverty in East Asia and the Pacific: Deprivations and Disparities, UNICEF, 2011 Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 5

Library An accredited member of:

The Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) [Virlanie is a donee institution. Local donations are tax deductable.]

Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) [Donations to Virlanie made in the USA through PhilDev About Virlanie are tax deductable.] Virlanie Foundation cares for children in need of special protection: those who are abandoned, abused, exploited, Association of Child Caring Agencies of the neglected, orphaned and poorest of the poor. Philippines (ACCAP)

The Foundation strives to build a better future for these children City Council for the Protection of Children by “giving back their smiles.”

Vision National Council of Social Development (NCSD) Empowered children for a brighter future.

Mission Board of Directors To take care and look after the children in need of special protection. Mr. Dominique Lemay Founder/President Goal Extend developmental services to children allowing them to Mr. Bernard Leveaux become self-reliant, productive, independent individuals using a family atmosphere and reintegration into normal community life. Vice-President

Affiliations Dr. Antonio Protacio Virlanie is… Secretary/Treasurer

Registered with the Philippines’ Securities and Members Exchange Commission Ms. Elizabeth Cabuguas Ms. Catherine May Jimenez Licensed and accredited by the Philippines’ Mr. Laurent Goirand Department of Social Welfare and Development Atty. Michael Tantoco (DSWD) Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 6

Statistics 2011: Virlanie’s Children

Residential Program Outreach Programs Family Reunification Program

CHILDREN 435 + 759 + 88 = CARED FOR 1,282 463 + 632 + 116 = 1,211

Tanglaw Masaya Marco Polo Drop-in Toddler Mother and Gabay-Buhay Ella Yallah Elizabeth Patricia (Herrod (Herrod Jade Home Aime Home Care Center Center Home Child Home Home Home Home Halfway Home LIFE Residential Home 1) Home 2) Programs 52 + 62+ 16+ 26+ 27+ 89+ 23+ 28+ 29+ 47+ 32+ 22+ 10 = 463

Open Day Mobile Family Balik Center Unit Children’s Legal Pampanga Probinsya Rights Office Program 99 OUTREACH 6 31 36 Programs 79 17 122 + 147 102++ 30 + 223+ 8 = 632 12 5 4 3

2010 2011 MOVEMENT OF CHILDREN Return to TRANSFER TO family/ Independent ADOPTION OTHER Left Without relatives living AGENCIES PERMISSION Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 7 Virlanie Roadmap: Program Synopsis

Mobile Unit Family Reunification Adoption Foster Care Children’s Legal Young Adults Program Rights Office

LIFE (Living Independently for Full Empowerment) Homes for Babies and Young Children

Homes for Young Adults

Open Day Center Health Services Program and Integrated Educational Support Program Psychological Services Program

Homes for Babies and Young Children Drop-in Center Homes for Children Marco Polo Care Center with Special Needs Tanglaw Home (Herrod Home I) Masaya Home (Herrod Home II) Toddler Home Homes for Young Adults Caress Home Ella Yallah Elizabeth Home Children from Mother and Child Home the streets Patricia Halfway Home Gabay Buhay Home Family Program Homes for Children with Special Needs (Tondo/Payatas/Estero/Singkamas/ Aime Home Reception and Action Center Bagong Silangan) Jade Home Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 8 Child Empowerment Framework

At Virlanie, empowerment is a continuous process that begins the moment the child or young adult is welcomed in one of the Virlanie Homes until the day he or she is reunified with his or her family, becomes adopted, or moves on to independent living. The three poles of Virlanie: social work, education, and psychology are key throughout each stage in this process.

Sustainability Discovery Design Delivery and Accompaniment

At the core of Virlanie’s work Virlanie ensures that is child empowerment. This the sustainability and independence of children Virlanie’s house parents, stage is focused on making each child believe in his/ should start earlier in life. social workers, doctors, After consultation and When it’s time to move psychologists and educators her capacity to reach his/ dialogue, the team will then her goal in life. This frames outside the Foundation, the get to know the child. The formulate a development children are assured that they focus is to make a complete the everyday life of the child plan for the child. The plan in Virlanie: schooling, social still have a family in Virlanie profile of the child and may involve an array of and that their integration understand his/her past and worker and psychologist services designed to help counseling sessions, therapy, to society will be upright, current situation. develop the child to reach productive and successful. This is also the time for the value formation, spiritual his/her full potential. enlightenment and co- In the case of the special child to adjust and discover life young adults, they will be in Virlanie. curricular activities like sports, arts, music and other talent accompanied all their lives development. when no other option is available. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 9

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Residential Programs The homes are divided into three clusters: Virlanie’s residential program cares for children in need Homes for babies and children of special protection where they are provided with love Homes for young adults and security in a unique set-up of a home and a family Homes for children with special needs atmosphere and reintegration to normal community life.

CLUSTER 1: CLUSTER 2 CLUSTER 3 Homes for babies and young children Home for young adults Homes for children with special needs

What is the common goal for the What is the common goal for the young adults in What is the common goal for the children children in this cluster? this cluster? and young adults in this cluster? It aims to provide a safe place for young The goal is to better prepare the young adults for Virlanie would like to establish collaborative children who come from difficult situations sustainable life through the dynamism of support efforts with various disciplines, external and later achieve a higher rate of successful programs such as the Young Adults Program and LIFE partners, and organizations to provide the placement to either family reunification, (Living Independently for Full Empowerment) program. best possible care and alternative programs to adoption, or foster care. help them reach their full potential to care for Who are in this cluster? themselves and live productively. Who are in this cluster? They are the young adults whose alternative Infants, toddlers, and young children below placement is no longer possible, those who are in Who are in this cluster? 12 years old. difficulty, in conflict with the law, and young pregnant Children, teenagers and adults with special and unwed mothers in crisis. needs who are mostly abandoned with mental Which homes are in this cluster? retardation, physical and medical problems, Drop-in Center Which homes are in this cluster? autism, and Down Syndrome. Marco Polo Care Center Ella Yallah Home Tanglaw (Herrod Home I) Elizabeth Home Masaya (Herrod Home II) Mother and Child Home Toddler Home Patricia Halfway Home Which homes are in this cluster? Gabay Buhay Home AIME Home Caress Home Jade Home Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 10

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Cluster 1: Homes for Babies and Children

Family Dual Life Highlights

Reunification At a young age, Nathan* can already balance the Six children received academic awards at the end of responsibilities in his life. During the weekdays, he is a the year. Two of them were the top students in their Program (FRP) hardworking student. On the weekends, he works as a section. Two young adults graduated from high school vendor in as the breadwinner of his family and and four children graduated from grade school. The Family Reunification Program even sends his young nephew to school. helps children reunite with their One of the young adults successfully passed the families, as Virlanie’s first priority is to He uses the monthly allowance he gets from the Family qualifying examinations for full-time scholarship keep families together. Reunification Program (FRP) for his school projects at Dual Tech Training School. He will be trained in and allowance, and he uses his earnings from his Electro-Mechanic areas of learning and may be hired Before being officially reunified, the weekend jobs at Divisoria to pay for his family’s food as a full-time employee after he finishes his studies. child and his/her family are evaluated and household expenses. to make sure they are both ready and One of the special young adults was placed in a one capable. Through the support of the FRP for the last seven years, year skills training on sewing. She learned how to he is now a third year high school student and is working make pillow cases as a source of income and will start towards his dream of becoming a businessman. her own sewing business after her training. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 11

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Drop-in Center 61 Children cared for in 2011 9 Transferred to other Virlanie homes 11 Reunified with their families 1 Placed with a foster family 18 Left without permission

MPCC 53 Children cared for in 2011 The Drop-in Center and the Marco Polo Care Center (MPCC) are the first homes 14 Transferred to other homes of the children when they are referred to Virlanie by DSWD or partner agencies. 9 Reunified with their families The younger children (4 to 9 years old) go to MPCC, while the older children (10 to 14 years old) are placed in the Drop-in Center.

Unlocking Potential Notable Moments in 2011 Passage: Welcome to the In 2011, many children of the Drop-in Center Virlanie Family! did very well in school. The children of the Drop-in Center enjoyed different outings, such as the Varekai of The Passage is an annual activity initiated by a long- One of them was Mike,* an 11-year-old who Cirque de Soleil, Clowns without Borders, time French volunteer, Michéle Martin, popularly had just started first grade. Though he had and Museo Pambata. known as Lola Michelle, to help the children of Drop- never studied in a formal school before, the in Center and MPCC feel a sense of belonging in Student volunteers from Japan, Canada, and staff saw his potential and supported him in his Virlanie. In this activity, the children, home staff, and Korea spent quality time with the children studies. He was also tutored at the Magellan social workers travel to Mindoro and stay there for of MPCC. They conducted arts and crafts Learning Center by one of the teachers so he two weeks. In 2011, 30 children joined this activity. could adjust to his studies. activities with the children and played outdoor games with them. During their stay, the children undergo arts and sports In the end, their belief in him was rewarded therapy sessions. All these activities help the children when he finished at the top of his class. transition from their life in the streets to a structured family life in Virlanie. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 12

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Herrod Home I 26 Children cared for in 2011 2 Transferred to other homes 4 Children reunified with their families 2 Adopted

Herrod Home II 27 Children cared for in 2011 5 Reunified with their families 1 Adopted Herrod Home I (Tanglaw Home) and Herrod Home II (Masaya Home) both care for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

Change of Heart Notable Moments in 2011 Fights, tantrums, and bad words: these were the norm for Jerry* when he first moved to Tanglaw (Herrod The children of Herrod Home I participated in a Home I). He even had to be transferred to a school for storytelling session organized by the Philippine children with behavioral problems. It seemed as if he Daily Inquirer. Through this activity, the children was a lost cause. developed their social and reading skills. But the house parents never gave up on him. After Eleven (11) children of Herrod Home II several heart-to-heart talks, he finally realized his participated in the workshop and lectures on mistakes and slowly changed his ways. He learned financial literacy. The objective was for the how to keep quiet when he doesn’t get his way. children to appreciate and apply the value of saving and spending wisely. In school, his teachers also praised him and he ranked 8th in his class at the end of the year. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 13

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Toddler Home 16 Children cared for in 2011 12 Children transferred from Mother and Child Home The Toddler Home opened in March 2011 to provide a nurturing 4 Newly admitted children 6 Children with special needs and caring environment to children ages 2 to 4 years old and selected children with special needs.

Why Move to Toddler Home? Tiny Superstars

It answers the need for a home exclusively for toddlers, In singing, age doesn’t matter. No one knows especially since the Mother and Child Home was filled to this better than the toddlers who upstaged capacity. their older classmates from MPCC by singing and learning the nursery rhymes better than Virlanie also realized that mixing mothers and babies with them in their Music & Me class. toddlers who don’t have mothers would be detrimental to the self-esteem and proper development of the toddlers. The multitalented toddlers are also good in acting. In their Pretend Play class, they have role-playing sessions where they act as parents and babies. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 14

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Cluster 2: Homes for Young Adults

Young Adults Notable Moments in 2011 Statistics Program The program established linkages with 9 new companies who 58 Young adults who joined the provided employment opportunities for the Foundation’s young Virlanie’s Young Adults Program adults (YAs). Young Adults Program (YAP) (YAP) assists Virlanie’s young 7 YAs who were referred to full- adults (14 years old and above) 50 YAs recorded savings from the embutido-making Income time jobs in the Homes to increase their Generating Program as well as their incomes from various job placements. 5 YAs who were referred to part- self-esteem and confidence time jobs that will lead them to better 17 YAs took on different summer jobs in the following companies: 10 YAs became part of the LIFE independent life. United Laboratories, Aristocrat Bakeshop, Mang Inasal Restaurant, Future Perfect, Sanofi-Aventis, Chowking Foods, Program and Kumon Learning Center. 14 YAs were selected to move to the Weaning Home in 2012 The Job Search and Readiness workshop discussed job trends and currently available employment opportunities, tips on how to apply for jobs, and resume and cover letter writing. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 15

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Ella Yallah 28 Children and young adults cared for in 2011 3 Reunified with their families 5 Transferred to other Virlanie homes 2 Adopted 2 Left without permission

Elizabeth Home 29 Girls cared for in 2011 9 Reunified with their families 2 Moved into independent living Ella Yallah houses children and young adults (12 to 18 years old). 2 Left without permission Elizabeth Home was established to care for girls with special needs.

Try and Try Until You Succeed Notable Moments in 2011 Doing chores, especially cooking, was something that Janice* avoided. She usually depended on others or was not thorough The girls of Elizabeth moved to their new enough in doing her duties. So, the staff of Elizabeth Home home in Mola Street. assigned her as the cook until she got it right. The girls had aerobics and jogging activities After some time, she not only became better in cooking but facilitated by French volunteers. also more dependable in doing her tasks. So, when the time came to move to independent living, she was really prepared. One child of Ella Yallah completed his She thanked the staff for challenging her and pushing her to Alternative Learning System classes and was be more responsible. recognized by the Magellan Learning Center for his diligence. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 16

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Mother and Child Home 27 Mothers 37 Babies 25 Toddlers 26 Reunified with their families 5 Independent living 4 Transferred to other institutions 12 Children aged 3-5 transferred to the new toddler home 3 Children transferred to other Virlanie homes

Patricia Halfway Home The Patricia Halfway Home accommodates Children in Conflict with the Law 47 Young adults cared for in 2011 (CICL). The CICL accepted to Patricia Halfway Home are 15 to 18 years old. 28 New admissions 13 Reunified with their families Mother and Child Home (MC) provides support to young mothers and their 8 Living independently children. It also cares for abandoned babies and toddlers. 12 Left without permission

Inner Strength Notable Moments in 2011

Mary* is an 18-year-old girl of the Mother and Child The mothers in the Mother and Child Home participated in various Home who was a victim of sexual and physical productive activities such as jewelry-making, laundry work, abuse that resulted in two unwanted pregnancies. cosmetology and sewing. They can use these skills to provide for their children when they move into independent living. After her second pregnancy in 2011, she surrendered her baby to the Mother and Child Some of the young adults of the Patricia Halfway Home were Home and they assisted her towards independent enrolled in the Alternative Learning System (ALS). living. She was then able to find a job as an employee in a computer shop which allowed her With the help and assistance of partner networks, a total of 11 to provide for her siblings and her first child. young adults were employed by the end of 2011. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 17

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Gabay Buhay Home 23 Children and young adults cared for in 2011 2 Left without permission 1 Reunified 2 Independent living 1 Self-discharged 5 Transferred to other Virlanie homes

Caress Home 10 Boys cared for in 2011 3 Transferred to other homes Gabay Buhay Home cares for children and young adults from 12 to 7 Moved to the LIFE Program

18 years old. Caress Home served boys aged 12 to 18 years old. The * New admissions stopped at the start of the year to prepare the remaining ten boys for the LIFE program home closed in June 2011 to give way to a new program called LIFE. and transferring to other homes.

Overcoming Fear Moving Out and Moving On

John* was enrolled in the first year of high school Due to friends who were bad influences in his life, Patrick* in a public school but he had difficulties adjusting had many behavioral problems throughout his stay in Caress due to feelings of not belonging in his school. So Home. He even dropped out of college twice and had no he asked the staff of Gabay Buhay to be moved to direction for his life. a different school for children with special needs. He excelled in that school and overcame his Following the guidance of the staff, he moved away from those lack of self-confidence. He even became a part friends. This made him realize that he needed to change and to of a dance group who represented his school in have a better plan for his life. In 2011, he had excellent grades competitions. in school and finally graduated from college the following year. He also enrolled in short courses and discovered that he had a talent for design. Recently, he just started his training in his first job at a multimedia design company. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 18

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The Living Independently for Full Empowerment (LIFE) program was designed to provide young adults, aged 18 and above, with a practical simulation of living fully and independently away from Virlanie.

LIFE 10 Young adults served 8 Boys 2 Girls

Strong Survivor Marvin Marvin* was the director and writer of his Despite having a difficult past, Marie* still worked hard to section’s play which focuses on family achieve her dreams and provide for her family. discipline among dysfunctional families. Her efforts bore fruit and she found work through the They won first place during their school-wide LIFE program as a part-time service crew in a Japanese theater competition with that play. He was restaurant. She was commended by her supervisor to also awarded during Teacher’s Week as one of have the opportunity to travel to Japan just like her co- the Best Student Teachers in Filipino. He also employees when she presented about social enterprises in worked part-time as a service crew member in the Philippines. At school, she is praised by her teachers for a fast food company. her positive performance. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 19

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Aime 22 Children cared for in 2011 3 New admissions 19 Old admissions 1 Transferred to other home

Jade 32 Children cared for in 2011 28 Old admissions 4 New admissions Aime Home and Jade Home are designed to meet the needs 1 Transferred to another Virlanie Home of special children who are mentally and physically disabled. 1 Transferred to another agency 1 Left without permission They are guided by professional care providers towards an 1 Deceased independent and fulfilling life.

Remarkable Progress Notable Moments in 2011 Understanding Rico* when he was first admitted to Aime Home was difficult because he just used incoherent Some children of Aime Home finished the six- gestures to talk to others. During 2011, after undergoing month Massage Therapy Course in Makati sign language training, he was able to grasp the concept of City. Their teacher even said that they were letters and communicated with others better. the favorites of the customers during their on- the-job training. During his first few months at Aime, John* couldn’t do any tasks at all. He even had to be carried around the house The children of Jade Home participated in the to make him move. Through his Special Education classes, poster-making contest, talent contest, and therapy, and the house parents’ training, he learned self- mini-olympics during the National Disability help skills like toilet training and dressing himself. Week. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 20

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Outreach Programs Virlanie reaches out to children and families living in the streets. There are also programs for poor communities in Metro Manila and the provinces. These programs provide health, educational, and other basic services.

Reception and Action Center

The Reception and Action Center (RAC) is a municipal facility that helps people rescued from the streets of Manila. The Virlanie team in RAC is made up of local staff and foreign volunteers. The children and adults there receive medical help and can join various recreational activities. In 2011, 866 children and 139 adults were served by the Virlanie team. 44 of the 226 newly-admitted children in 2011 were referred from RAC. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 21

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Mobile Unit 123 Children regularly joined the mobile school 392 Children and adults received medical help 102 Children received educational assistance 7,700 Balanced meals given to the children

Open Day Center The Mobile Unit is an integrated street-based program that serves 177 Children and adults served in 2011 street children and street families five afternoons a week in front of the 122 Children Church in Divisoria. The unit has three components: education, 55 Adults health services, and psycho-social intervention. 20 Street families served by the center

When life gives you Sacks to Bags

lemons, make jewelry! Non-plastic shopping bags are very popular these days. Not to be left behind, the parents in the Open Though she had a hard life, Abby* never gave up hope Day Center are helping others keep up with this that she would study again. Eventually, she asked for trend. In partnership with the Income Generating educational assistance from the Mobile Unit. She also Program (IGP), they are given a chance to earn helped herself by completing short courses in haircutting additional income by making flour bags and other and cooking. To add to that, she even makes jewelry out eco-friendly bags. Making these bags is not only of paper beads and bottle caps to earn additional income. a money-making opportunity for them but also a She resumed her education and lives independently. bonding activity with other parents. Congratulations, Abby! Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 22

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Families Served by the Family Program 25 Estero 17 Payatas 26 Tondo 67 Bagong Silangan 35 Balik Probinsya 24 Singkamas 195 Total

Families Served by Balik Probinsya 18 Batch 1 (Quezon) 5 Batch 2 (Masbate) The Family Program equips families in poor communities in Metro Manila 6 Batch 3 (Palawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, with skills and knowledge to take care of their children holistically. Cagayan De Oro, and Samar) Balik Probinsya is a project of the Family Program that helps families in 6 Batch 4 (Ondoy victims) the urban communities return to their hometowns in the provinces. 35 Total

Making Dreams a Reality Magbato Family Keep

Going to college used to be almost impossible for Their Eye on the Prize Christopher* because his parents didn’t plan for his future. Coming from the slums of Payatas, the Magbato family This all changed when the Family Program started in didn’t know what to expect when they returned to Bagong Silangan in 2011. He became a sponsored Quezon province in 2007. Other families gambled on student of the program and suddenly his dream of going back to the city, but they never strayed from their becoming a teacher was within his reach. Seeing him goal of continuously increasing their livestock. Their achieve his dream made his parents realize that they determination paid off in the end because they are now should also invest in their other children’s studies, so they the proud owners of cows, chickens, and carabaos with got stable jobs. Together, Christopher and his parents are a plan to add horses to their list. In 2011, they were now building a better tomorrow for their whole family. already in their final year of monitoring with the Balik Probinsya program. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 23

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Children’s Legal Rights Office 102 Young adults served in 2011 62 Young adults still detained in MYRC 16 Reunified with their families 16 Referred to Patricia Halfway Home 8 Referral to NTSB

The Children’s Legal Rights Office (CLRO) works with minors who are in conflict with the law by providing legal counsel and assistance to them. One of the volunteers is also working on a report commissioned by the United Nations about the effects of having parents in jail to their children.

Second Chance at Life Partners in Preventing Pampanga Project

Past experiences of being in conflict with the law Crime for Children did not hinder Marlon* and Edrick* from making the most of the assistance given to them by the CLRO linked with different agencies working with In Pampanga, Virlanie works in behalf of CLRO staff. Marlon’s diligence in his studies paid the Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) such AMADE, an international association for off and he is now a high school graduate. Edrick as Philippine Action for Youth Offenders (PAYO), children, to provide services to children spent his time well by finding his own work during Juvenile Justice Network Philippines Inc. (JJNP), who have diseases and deformities the summer of 2011 and studying in formal Manila Youth & Reception Center (MYRC), and caused by toxic waste contamination. school the rest of the year. He plans to enter the National Training School for Boys (NTSB). These Thirty children were served in 2011 and 4 Alternative Learning System the following year to partnerships are important in providing the of them newly joined in July 2011. graduate from high school. programs and services needed by the CICL for their full recovery. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 24

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Integrated Educational Services Program (IESP) • Gives assistance in the children’s studies • Helps develop their other talents • Enhances the children’s educational experiences • Collaborated with the Young Adult Program to provide Job Search Workshop, Career Development Forum and Career Discovery Workshop • Assessed 87 children • Served 206 children and young adults

Magellan Learning Center (MLC) Sining (Art), Buhay (Life) and Hilom (Heal) MLC tutors children who can’t attend school and/or have In SiBuHi, children join different extracurricular activities such as music, difficulties in formal school. arts, and sports. This helps them discover their special talents and skills. Number of children served per class Volunteers Reading 49 Math 56 3 full-time / 2 long-term / Highlights 7 part-time Science 40 Computer 22 National Museum Workshop National Service The children joined multiple workshops Training Program Asia Pacific College like paper & newspaper, recycling, Early Start 23 Great Ways contemporary dance, and Maranao Art. College of St. Benilde Football Competitions Highlights The Virlanie Football team competed with the Gawad Kalinga football team last March and the Corinthian Garden New programs were launched in 2011 to introduce them to structured Football team later in the year. learning environment. The Music & Me class and Guided Play Program was designed to stimulate the development of the toddlers in the Classes Offered Toddler Home and Mother & Child Home. The Storytelling and Guided Rotary Club Youth Olympics Several Virlanie children placed second Games also enhance the social skills of the children in the Marco Polo Arts Sports and third place in some of the events Painting Care Center. Soccer such as the 400 m relay, sack race, 3 Arts & Crafts Taekwondo legged race, and tug of war. Children who show consistent good behavior and perfect attendance Piano Lessons Baseball in their classes in the MLC and non-MLC students who maintained Choir Football an average grade of 85% and above in formal school were with Boxing educational trips such as Treetop Adventure, Dona Jovita Resort and Physical Fitness Memorial Circle. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 25

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Psychological Services Health Services Program The Health Services team of Program Virlanie provides medical services The Psychological Services Program to residential and non-residential addresses the mental, emotional and children of the Foundation. psychosocial needs of the children, young adults and staff of Virlanie. The team is composed of 1 doctor and 4 nurses (2 in charge of the Homes, 1 The team is comprised of 1 manager, 1 for the RAC and ODC, 1 for the Mobile coordinator, 1 full-time psychologist, 3 Unit) with the help of the Home staff. part-time psychologists and 1 volunteer psychologist.

Breakdown of Psychological Services Program Health Services Program Medical Services Statistics 15% Statistics 1,927 Patient services rendered in 2011 23% 62% 252 2 33 21 79 137 51 Activities

Children Parents Children Children Children Children Psychiatric • A new partnership was established with the Children’s with different of the underwent took psy- needed underwent interventions Dental Center (CDC). The CDC rendered free dental Consultation cases were Residential clinical chological individual group were made Routine medical examination served Homes interview evaluation therapy therapy treatment to 55 children and children with special Other services needed needs from 6 Homes. Ninety-nine dental services were counseling availed. Breakdown of patients 1% • Twenty-eight sessions on five health education 3% 2% topics were discussed with the home staff last year: Activities basic first aid, common infant problems, dengue, fire and earthquake preparedness and handwashing 21% • Preparation of children for independent living by conducting psycho- techniques. educational group sessions • Two hundred and fifty-three children, young adults and • Conceptualization and planning of MPCC playground with IESP employees were served at the 6-day dental mission by 73% • A psycho-education training/seminar called “A Psycho-education on Drs. Francois and Michel. Primary Emergency Psychiatry” among the different staff of the Foundation • Seventy-six children and mothers received vaccine Children and young adults Walk-ins • Various training and psycho-education sessions on child behavior shots from the La Paz and Singkamas Health Centers. Employees Dependents Volunteers management strategies in different Homes Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 26

Virlanie Children’s Choir Quick Facts • Guided by their choirmaster, Maria Lourdes Hermo • Can sing songs in Filipino, English and French • Have performed in over 70 performances since 2004

History • The Choir was formed in August 2004 to sing at a benefit dinner in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover • The original Choir was composed of 26 children • Over the years, some members left, were reunified with their families or progressed to independent living

Current Members • 16 talented performers - 11 sopranos and 5 altos - 12 girls and 4 boys - Aged 11-21 years old

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

2004 2008 2010 th * First performance * Children’s Festival at Museo Pambata * Virlanie’s 18 Anniversary for Her Royal * Virlanie’s Somebody, Someday concert * Children’s Rights Festival Highness Princess with Billy Crawford, KC Concepcion and other known local artists Caroline of Hanover 2011 Featured by Jessica Soho in 2005 * Joint Concert of Ateneo GMA-7’s popular Filipino TV * Merci Concert at College Glee Club & Virlanie * documentary Kapuso Mo, Jessica the Intercontinental Children’s Choir Soho and Korina Sanchez of ABS CBN Hotel in Makati 1000 Voice Christmas Concert News Channel in her top-rating TV * Road Show in Baguio City last program Korina Today on the topic: the * 2006 December 26-30 sounds of Christmas. * Party for Andrea * Sofitel Hotel’s Christmas Tree Casighari at the 2009 Lighting Shangri-la Hotel * US Embassy Club Party * Awarding of Tim Yap’s Easter Farewell dinner for US Egghibit 2007 * Ambassador Kristie Kenney Retirement of Cardinal Rosalez UNESCO * * Performance in Golden Acres, a Madz et al Choir Festival Awarding Night * * home for the aged * Logica Christmas party Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 27 PHOTO GALLERY

The Toddler Home was opened The children of Elizabeth Home Virlanie staff and volunteers Children, staff and various in 2011 to welcome children aged and Aime Home moved to their joined the annual sportsfest at runners ran for Virlanie in Globe 2-4 y.o and young children with new duplex at Mola Street in 2011. the Makati Coliseum. Telecom’s Annual charity fun special needs The children of Herrod Home I run, Run4Home. (Tanglaw) also moved to a different house at Montojo Street.

The Virlanie family celebrated Three batches of 10 children The first batch of young adults Virlanie partnered with Kalipay Dominique’s birthday and from Drop-in Center and MPCC joining the LIFE program had a day- Negrense Foundation Inc. in Virlanie’s 19th anniversary. joined the annual Passage at long send-off ceremony. They were Bacolod to provide technical Mindoro province. accompanied to their new boarding assistance in managing their houses after the program as the start residential homes. Volunteers of their independent living. were also deployed at the Social Development Center (SDC) under the Bacolod City Local Social Welfare Office. Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 28

Financials

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 With Comparative Figures in 2010 Amounts in Philippine Pesos 2011 2010 Fund Balance SOURCES OF FUNDING Balance at beginning of year 105,711,142 72,718,360 BelgiumBelgium Switzerland 9%9% Monaco Prior period adjustments (17,733,618) Switzerland 9% Monaco25% 9% Excess of revenues over expenses (7,937,327) 32,992,782 25% IrelandIreland 3%3% TOTAL FUND BALANCE 80,040,197 105,711,142

PhilippinesPhilippines STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 11%11% OthersOthers THEN ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 2%2% With Comparative Figures in 2010 SouthSouth KoreaKorea 1% Amounts in Philippine Pesos 1% 2011 2010 Revenues Foreign donation 56,557,406 74,025,018 Local donation 3,778,200 15,103,087 Miscellaneous 0 9,621,168 FranceFrance Other income 6,555,728 1,082,251 40%40% TOTAL REVENUES 66,891,334 99,831,524

Expenses Programs and services 65,597,340 54,213,507 General and administrative 9,231,321 12,625,235 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 74,828,661 66,838,742 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES (7,937,327) 32,992,782 Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 29

Financials

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR STATEMENT OF ASSETS THEN ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 With Comparative Figures in 2010 With Comparative Figures in 2010 Amounts in Philippine Pesos Amounts in Philippine Pesos 2011 2010 2011 2010 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Current Assets Excess of revenues over expenses (7,937,327) 32,992,782 Cash and cash equivalents 30,624,193 44,410,467 Prior period adjustments (17,733,618) Receivables 1,743,792 1,307,145 Adjustments for: Prepayments 350,171 459,297 Interest income (1,243,432) (46,769) Total Current Assets 32,718,156 46,176,909 Pension cost 1,162,621 Depreciation and amortization 1,553,565 Non-current Assets Interest expense 308,251 406,059 Property and equipment 52,696,670 49,327,386 Operating income before working capital changes (26,606,127) 36,068,258 Other non-current assets 1,969,975 17,549,080 Changes in: Total Non-current Assets 54,666,645 66,876,466 Receivables (436,647) (296,453) Accounts payable and other liabilities (62,591) 384,770 Accrued pension cost 655,496 (604,665) TOTAL ASSETS 87,384,801 113,053,375 Prepayments 109,126 (216,576) Other non-current assets 15,579,105 (360,608) LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Cash generated from operations (10,761,638) 34,974,726 Interest received 1,243,432 46,769 Liabilities Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (9,518,205) 35,021,495 Accounts payable and other liabilities 1,573,910 1,636,501 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Accrued pension cost 3,009,977 2,354,481 Acquisition of property and equipment (3,369,284) (12,702,116) Loans payable 2,760,717 3,351,251 Total Liabilities 7,344,604 7,342,233 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Payment of bank loan (590,534) (523,699) Fund Balance 80,040,197 105,711,142 Interest paid (308,251) (406,059) Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (898,785) (929,758) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 87,384,801 113,053,375 Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (13,786,274) 21,389,621

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 44,410,467 23,020,846 For the full financial report please contact the Fundraising Department at [email protected] Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 30,624,193 44,410,467 Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 30

79 Students passion 75% of the students had their on the job trainings as caregivers and nurses. The others worked in the administrative office, Passion for the Mission Psychological Services Program and Giving back the smile to street children and caring for special education sessions. 1,211 children in 2011 would not have been possible without the time, passion, and effort of the following individuals from Top 3 Homes for students within the country and from all over the world: 1. Toddler Home 2. Marco Polo Care Center 3. Aime Home 131 Filipino staff Virlanie celebrates the dedicated service of the following staff: Only 7% of the local staff of Virlanie is male. The staff of Virlanie is very young! 40% of 15 years 10 years the staff is just 21-30 years old. Prima Manginsay Luz Maniual Nelia Borja Houseparent Houseparent Houseparent

Remia Patricio Grace Gallamora 48 Local volunteers Houseparent Housekeeper Top 3 programs for local volunteers 1. Magellan Learning Center 2. Mother and Child Home 5 years 3. Aime Home Racudela Abiquebel Jonathan Agualing Gerardo Bayani Ma. Theresa Jalco Teacher Office Caretaker Houseparent Houseparent

Natalia Mendoza Leonida Pacurza Dennis Talastas Christian Salvador 93 Foreign volunteers Houseparent Houseparent Houseparent Occupational Therapist 80% of the volunteers came from France while the others came from Canada, Belgium and Germany.

Top 3 programs for foreign volunteers 1. Reception and Action Center 2. Magellan Learning Center/SiBuHi 3. Fundraising and Communications Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 31

Accounts

Acknowledgements

Virlanie would like to sincerely thank the Thank you for giving back the smile to street children! following staff for their contributions in making this Annual Report possible Virlanie Friends Supporters of Campaigns Cyrus Alanis Natalia Mendoza Back to School Campaign Dolly Alejandro Marie Michel Grant Funders Paz Angay Robert Nacion Rice Up Campaign Donors Amor Arandia Jill Obordo Dine to Smile Allister Ayque Jovel Panggat Gerardo Bayani Nanette Repalpa Sponsors Tatler’s Charity Week Nelia Borja Kat Rojas Faidah Cayongcat Meg Roxas Virlanie Networks Corporate Partners May Anne Corpuz Estella Sapitanan Lyn Garcia Emma Solasco Virlanie France Media Partners Christian Guillermo Lisette Villanueva Lanie Jamoralin Ginny Vinas Virlanie Belgium Corporate foundations Ma. Christina Johcson Tess Ynion Prima Manginsay Paolo Yturri Virlanie Quebec Other NGOs and foundations Jennifer Mateo Precilla Mendoza Virlanie Spain Common interest groups Photographs were contributed by Sebastien Virlanie Switzerland National governments Cuvelier, and Virlanie staff and volunteers.

The production of this annual report was Student and church associations headed by Janelle Rabe and Jenny Rodil under the supervision of Virlanie’s Deputy Executive Director Arlyne Fernandez, Executive Director Celine Santillan, Vice-President Bernard Individuals and groups who gave regular monthly cash donations, donations of clothes, Leveaux and President Dominique Lemay. foodstuff like rice and milk, toiletries, books and toys

The design and graphics were made by Individuals and families who organized parties and educational activities with the design/layout partner, Toolbox D. children at our Homes

Visitors to the Foundation who bought the artwork, jewelry and T-shirts made by Virlanie children and young women Virlanie ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Page 32

Virlanie

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1. Visit the children 4. Do volunteer work with the children Learn more about Virlanie • Teach sports, arts or music 2. Take the children on an outing • Tutor the children in different subjects • Visit museums • Facilitate educational activities at the Virlanie Homes www.virlanie.org • Watch movies • Go swimming Contact For more information: email [email protected] www.facebook.com/virlaniefoundation 3. Organize an event For foreign volunteers: email [email protected] Hold a party For Filipino volunteers: email [email protected] Hold a sportsfest www.twitter.com/virlanie Teach arts and crafts

www.youtube.com/user/virlaniefoundation Get Inspired by the Virlanie Support the Income Children’s Choir Generating Program products Sponsor a child or a program Invite them to your events Buy products made by children www.virlaniekuyadom.blogspot.com Help send a child to school and pay • Wedding and mothers for his/her basic needs • Corporate events • Handpainted shirts • PHP 800/ $20/€16 a month for • Birthdays • Jewelry from recycled grade school students • Christmas parties materials • PHP 1200/ $30/€24 a month for • Eco-friendly bags high school students • PHP 2000/ $50/€40 a month for Be a Facebook fan: college students http://www.facebook.com/ Email [email protected] for VirlanieChildrensChoir more information Email [email protected] for Email [email protected] to more information. book them for your events.

Donate to support Homes and Programs In kind In cash: • School supplies • Make a bank transfer to Virlanie’s account Get Involved! • Food Name: Virlanie Foundation, Inc. • Household supplies Bank Name: Banco de Oro Vito Cruz Branch • Clothing US Dollar Account No. : 104580108577 • Medicine Peso Account No. : 004580002426 • Educational materials Euro Account No. : 304580112833

• Make an online donation through the Virlanie website: https://www.virlanie.org/how-to-give/donate-online/

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Calendar Invitations (0) Day Week Month Year List

1997 2006 • SIBUHI Center • Aime Home Highlights of Years Past for Creativity and • Mobile Unit Development • Pampanga Project for • Children’s Legal Rights Children Office (CLRO) 1992 • Pedagogical Farm 2007 • Birth of the Foundation Project (now known as • Patricia Halfway Home • Herrod Home for Young Patricia Halfway Home) Adults (closed in 2000) • Family Program 1998 2008 • Ma Maison (home for • Jade II Home (home 1993 difficult children; closed for children with special • Elizabeth Home for Girls in 1999) needs) • Gabay Buhay Home • Virlanie has its first • Herrod Home for Children 1999 concert: Somebody, (now known as Herrod Home I) • Family Reunification Someday. • Street Education Program Program (now known as the Mobile • His Serene Highness Unit and Open Day Center) Prince Albert of Monaco 2009 visited Virlanie in • Walk for Peace 1994 September 1999. • Caress Home for Boys • Drop-in Center 2001 2010 • Medical Program • Young Adult • Virlanie celebrated its th • Volunteer Program Program (YAP) 18 Anniversary.

1995 2002 • Jade Home (home for children 2011 • Magellan Learning • Toddler Home (home for with special needs) Center • Marco Polo Home (now abandoned toddlers) known as Herrod Home II) • Living Independently for • Herrod Home Para sa Bata 2003 Full Empowerment (LIFE) (closed in 2006) • Open Day Center Program

1996 2004 • Ellah Yallah Home • Vist of Her Royal • Mother & Child Home (home Highness Princess for abandoned babies and of Hanover- Princess unwed mothers) Caroline • Marco Polo Care Center

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2012 Looking Forward to 2012

Alert 20 in ‘12 Highlights Virlanie Pre-Christmas Sale Opening of Weaning Home Notes It is a home that young adults would Virlanie Foundation turns manage by themselves. In this home, Virlanie Children’s Choir 20 years old in 2012! they will have the chance to experience Roadshow a semblance of life outside the 2012 marks an important milestone in our Foundation before they actually leave effort of serving street children and families for independent living. for two decades now. But our work is far Virlanie Sportsfest from over. With this achievement also comes the challenge of working towards BPAP Careers for Street attaining our strategic goals and plans as Kids Program Opening of Weaning Home well as strengthening resource mobilization Twenty-five underprivileged but and partnership building. While continuing deserving students will undergo a six to serve more children in need of special -month job readiness program. Through BPAP Careers for Street protection, the plight of poor families this program, the youth will be provided pertaining to economic conditions is with skills and employment opportunities Kids Program becoming more and more difficult. in BPO companies.

We would not have reached this far Foster Care Program Foster Care Program without the support of our dedicated and Virlanie plans to pursue a foster care committed staff and volunteers, generous program for young children, specifically sponsors, donors and benefactors, our those in the Homes for babies and young Virlanie’s 20th Anniversary partners, and of course the inspiration to children. make a difference in the life of each child Foster families will be recruited to care we care for. Together, let’s always, in the for the children. This will then allow for next 20 more years, find ways to give back more children to be cared for in the the smile to street children! Virlanie Homes.

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