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My journey-and Virlanie’s-through the years... Many years ago, I did not just take a trip. I did not just travel to the Philippines to relocate here. But, really… I feel I have only “truly lived” when I was and when I am with the street children. Indeed, it has been quite a journey—from France to the Philippines, from 1992 to 2009, from 14 to 450 street children—it has truly been a long journey. I’m afraid I can not remember all the things but this report serves as ‘my journal’—with compiled scribbles through the years. I shall take you back to where Virlanie all started. (Actually, it all began in Notre Dame in 1987 where I spent one hour thinking, asking, reflecting, and praying if I should go back to the Philippines. I repeatedly asked myself, “What shall I do?”) This journal does not only share photos and highlights of the past 17, almost 18, years of Virlanie, but it is also a glimpse into my thoughts, anxieties, and joys. Reading the pages of this journal also allows you to look through the eyes of my friends, the Virlanie staff, and our children. As you browse through this journal, I hope you will come to know Virlanie better. I also hope that as you read through, you will learn to love our children and feel that you are part of our family. I hope you will be able to feel our love for the children too. Before Virlanie was born, I was living in France. I studied social work and psychology there, joined the seminary for a few years and then worked for a French NGO. It was only in 1989 when I came to the Philippines to do some research. During that time (1989), it was, for most Filipinos, a time of change, hope, and desire to make a difference… that marked the beginning of my journey—my life and Virlanie’s.

1 The Philippines in the early 90’s... 1992 was a historic year for Filipinos because it was in that year that the first national elections under the then newly established 1987 Philippine Constitution took place. It was the first time in nearly 30 years that Filipinos were again given the right to vote for their leaders. Although the 1986 People Power Revolution peacefully put an end to the Marcos regime and gave way to a new administration through the leadership of the late Corazon Aquino, poverty and other forms of hardship were still around. Many people who came to EDSA in 1986 went home with renewed hope. But for the many children who, in that staff christmas party time, already had no place to stay, the streets of Manila became their home—making do with cardboard boxes as their bed and leftovers in the garbage as their food. These children almost had no opportunity to go to school. During this time, I was thinking a lot about the situation in the Philippines. The country was headed toward the right direction—with new leaders and the urge to begin anew—but it was not easy. President Cory Aquino Mount Pinatubo had killed 700 people and left 200,000 homeless when it erupted in 1991. The Aquino Starting over... Administration experienced six unsuccessful coup attempts. In the late 1980s, I went to the Philippines to do a study for a French NGO. When I returned to France, I reported Many Filipinos agreed that there were still a lot of things everything that I witnessed. I guess they saw how my visit to that needed to be done with the country’s unstable the Philippines changed me, or maybe they saw my passion situation. That is why, anyone who was capable of helping to help Filipino people because I was offered the opportunity during that time was very much welcomed by the Filipino to go back there to start a project. people. However, Virlanie did not become a reality until 1992. I deeply felt that my desire to help was truly appreciated. I Before Virlanie, we had established another foundation but knew nothing about street children or the Filipino society it was short-lived. or its culture—but the Filipinos seemed to know what was needed to help street children. Nevertheless, I, together with a few friends, “started over” again in 1992—we then founded Virlanie. All of us at Virlanie were united by a common vision: to help disadvantaged children. Our funds came from donors in Europe. We had a 12-member Board of Trustees and a three- member Executive Committee made up of the president, vice president and the treasurer. Everyone back then was a volunteer who worked for free. It surely entailed work but it was simply far from being “just a job”. It was a mission. We believed in the good that we felt we could bring about. We were also thankful for gaining support from people who believed in us and have provided us financial assistance.

2 ]2($("1$*'"&2("H(E+,,+,E !"#$%&"'(&")*'+,+-.("/&"/"0*,0($&"*1"&2("3$(,02"4*5%"62*+$" Our humble beginnings... /&"&2("6.7&.$/7"6(,&($"*1"&2("82+7+99+,(%"+,":;<;=">("2/?" @+&2"2+'"AB"*$?+,/$5C7**D+,E"02+7?$(,="F.&"*1"0.$+*%+&5G"!" Our first project was the Herrod Home for Young Adults which /99$*/02(?"2+'"/,?"/%D(?"2+'"/H*.&"&2("02+7?$(,=">(" housed 14 children. We rented a three-room apartment in &*7?"'("/77"/H*.&"I/%+E7/J2+%"%'/77"KLF="!"M+%+&(?"&2('"/" Makati which served as a home for the street children we cared 1(@"&+'(%"/1&($"&2/&=" for. It also served as our office. N$*.,?":;;AG"!"&**D"/"%/HH/&+0/7"1$*'"@*$D"@+&2"&2("E*/7" *1"#,?+,E"'(/,+,E"+,"'5"7+1(="!"7**D(?"1*$")*'+,+-.("/,?" On a day to day basis, a total of nine staff members, three 1*.,?"2+'"+,"&2(",(@75"(%&/H7+%2(?"O+$7/,+(= social workers, one accounting clerk, and two house parents. I5"#$%&"/%%+E,'(,&"/%"/"O+$7/,+("M*7.,&(($"@/%"&*"E*"@+&2" One person was in-charge of a ‘start up’ handicraft income )*'+,+-.("&*"&2("I/,+7/"P(0(9&+*,"N0&+*,"6(,&($"QPN6R" generating project (a carryover project from another @2($("%&$((&"02+7?$(,"/$("&('9*$/$+75"2*.%(?"H5"&2(" foundation). 9*7+0(="F,("&+'(G"@("&**D"/"5*.,E"%&$((&"02+7?J/H*.&" S"*$"T"5(/$%"*7?J&*"*,("*1"&2("O+$7/,+("2*'(%="!"?*,U&" (V/0&75"$(0/77"2+%",/'(G"H.&"7(&U%"W.%&"0/77"2+'"4*5(&=" Also, in our first year, we started the Family Program, a community-based project, which aimed to address the needs X+,0("2("@/%"H$*.E2&"&*"O+$7/,+(G"4*5(&"2/?"(%0/9(?"#M(" of the urban poor in Barangay Singkamas, a neighboring &+'(%="4.&"(M($5"&+'("2("(%0/9(%G")*'+,+-.(G"@+&2*.&" /,5"2(%+&/&+*,G"@*.7?"/7@/5%"&/D("2+'"H/0DJ/E/+,"/,?" community. We thought that if we could help this barangay, it /E/+,= would help prevent some children from ending up in the streets. After which, Gabay Buhay Home was set up eight months later. F,"*,("*00/%+*,G"!"1*.,?"'5%(71"/%D+,E")*'+,+-.("+1"@(" A team of five headed this home and took care of 7 to 15-year- %2*.7?"W.%&"E+M(".9"*,"2+'=")*'+,+-.("$(97+(?G"Y4.&"@2*" @+77"&/D("0/$("*1"4*5(&Z"[2*"@+77"&/D("0/$("*1"&2("'*%&" old children. ?(7+,-.(,&"*1"&2("?(7+,-.(,&%Z"[2*"@+77"&/D("0/$("*1"&2(" 2/$?(,(?"/,?"&2("2*9(7(%%Z"[2*"@+77"7*M("2+'Z\" Herrod Home for Children (now known as Tanglaw Home), another home for children with the same age range as the ones !"2/M("H((,"/"'('H($"*1"&2("4*/$?"*1"O+$7/,+("1$*'" &2("H(E+,,+,E="]2("#$%&"4*/$?"@/%"0*'9*%(?"*1"9(*97(" in Gabay Buhay Home, was also established soon after. @+&2"H+E"2(/$&%"/,?"%'/77"(E*%="]2("4*/$?"@/%"0*2(%+M(G" 1*0.%(?G"/,?"(/%5"&*"@*$D"@+&2="!"2*,(%&75"0*.7?",*&" H(7+(M("&2/&"O+$7/,+("E$(@"/%"+&"?+?="!&U%"%*'(@2/&"/" '+$/07(^"

!U'"%*"2/995"!"'(&")*'+,+-.("_2("2/%"+,`.(,0(?"'5" 7+1("(,*$'*.%75=">("&/.E2&"'("&2/&"%($M+0("+%"/,"/0&"*1" 0*.$/E(G"+%",(M($"9($1(0&G"/,?"0/,"(M(,"H("/&"&+'(%" Virlanie: A family that loves... 1$.%&$/&+,E=""4.&"*,("'.%&"9($%(M($(= I noticed this: the Filipinos were close to their families. They -Dr. Antonio L. Protacio is a trustee and treasurer of also have big families. Virlanie Foundation. Before, France also had the same family setup—but not so much now. That is why, I was amazed (and still am) with how Translation: English = Filipino = French Filipino families manage to be together and maintain their close family ties. Father = tatay = père Mother = nanay = mère Then, I realized that Virlanie homes should also follow the Uncle = tito = oncle structure of a typical Filipino family. Each home should have parents or aunts. In other words, they would have an instant Auntie = tita = tante tatay, nanay and a tita! Kapatid = sibling = frères et soeurs Older brother = kuya = frère The children, in turn, would be each other’s “kapatid” or Older sister = ate = soeur siblings. A Virlanie home would not just provide the children with shelter, clothing, food, and education, but would also provide them a family—one who will be able to show unconditional love to the children... because that is the most important thing—to love them.

1992

3 Center was established in 1995 to help abandoned children. with Sr. Emanuelle Virlanie : A home that heals... L’Envol Home, on the other hand, was set up for children in the Drop-In Center who were already prepared for a more We realized that the experiences of some of our Virlanie children stable home life. were not all the same—some children had deeper wounds than others. Some were also traumatized—needing more than just a L’Envol Home was a halfway home for 8 – 15 year-old hug from their “nanay”. boys and girls who were sexually abused and were substance abusers. In 1996, the home was redesigned and its name was In addition, we had children who needed a special kind of care changed to Herrod Home Para sa Bata (Herrod Home for and attention because of horrific things done to them. In some children). instances, these children were hurt by the people who were supposed to take care of them. Also, in 1996, we set up Jade Home, which focuses on taking Sr. Emmanuelle was an inspiration to me. We usually spent care of children who are mentally challenged. many hours talking about the world, life, injustice, inequality… you know, things like that… but most especially, we talk about Time heals all wounds but some children Later in that same year, the Ella Yallah Home as well as the the poor—the children who needed not just help, but love. Mother and Child Home for pregnant, unwed mothers were established. Sr. Emmanuelle, established ASMAE, a non-profit needed a little more… organization that lends technical and financial support to Elizabeth Home, established in April 1993, was a place for From 1996 to 1997, the staff grew to around 80 and we other NGOs. young girls who had a history of sexual abuse. Here, we would had as much as 15 European volunteers at some points in counsel them and show them care they had forgotten or perhaps time. Students from nearby schools like St. Scholastica’s had never experienced. College and De La Salle University also volunteered more On the other hand, Caress Home, established in early 1994, often to provide academic tutorials and facilitate recreational took care of young boys with a history of emotional, drug, and activities for our children. physical abuse. In the same year, the Drop-In Center (DIC) was set up to serve as a halfway house for street children. In here, the children are Growing up... reintegrated into a structured home with a family and are taught Arlyne playing with chilren from how to live as ‘siblings.’ Herrod Home As the number of our children increased and Virlanie grew, so did the challenges we had to face. These homes hope to allow children to put their troubles behind them, start over, enjoy their childhood, learn, and grow up to be In a short period of time, we started many new programs to Herrod Home Para sa Bata responsible adults. meet the growing needs of a number of our children. Our staff Gaining momentum... had above average technical expertise and was more than In 1994, the Executive Committee was becoming more willing to keep up with the growth we were experiencing that Sharing and Learning Sessions... effective in operations and policy and there were a couple time. In the early days, the staff and I were very much like a family—we that’s of people on the Board. During this year, we were also In early 1996, the staff was grouped into two: the house shared tasks and were very hands-on.t Ito remember run away. some I assume children But there seemed to be a need for us to “pause” and give time in the care of Virlanie, wan happy to have observed an increase in donor interest, parents’ group and the social workers’ group. Both groups met who, once t they’d do was especially from our friends based in Europe. This allowed to ‘refocus’ so that we could collectively cope with and respond regularly to “share and learn” from one another. because our homes were a ‘structured place.’ So wha us to effect change in the lives of more children. better to the ever increasing number of diverse children and to literally run and, of course, I would run after them! It’s a good their problems. t my strides were bigger. I was able to catch them. These meetings, which were like mini-workshops and training thing though tha It was also in this year that the Medical Program was sessions, also encouraged the board members to be involved in Hehehe! established. It was headed by one part-time doctor and A lot of the managerial responsibilities fell squarely on my shoulders. the training and development alongside the staff. t seriously, I think it was those moments two full-time nurses. Bu t that we cared when the children really fel Like our children, we also needed to grow UP—not Various topics were discussed every session. It ranged from good for them—that we truly wanted them in our A number of foreign students and professional volunteer hygiene to proper attitude and proper ways of communicating t they felt our efforts groups also came to visit and would at times stay at our individually but as an organization. We felt that we needed to homes. It was then tha t be strengthened as a management team. with the children and with fellow colleagues. and unparalleled attention. They also fel homes with our children. They would stay for a few weeks that Virlanie was not a “ward” for patients– and sometimes, a few years. Some even came with specific Then, in March 1996, the staff underwent a leadership they were homes for children—our children! projects in mind. workshop in Baguio City. The workshop focused on values, Sometimes, I miss those moments and wonder personhood, leadership styles, and proper conflict resolution if I could still run after them. It’s really wonderful to see these people devote their time in and management. loving and caring for the children. We also reviewed the foundation’s philosophy and defined its Meanwhile, Marco Polo Home and Marco Polo Care mission and vision. After which, the new structure was then 3 fully implemented in August 1996. 199 1995 1994

4 5 Center was established in 1995 to help abandoned children. with Sr. Emanuelle L’Envol Home, on the other hand, was set up for children in the Drop-In Center who were already prepared for a more stable home life. L’Envol Home was a halfway home for 8 – 15 year-old boys and girls who were sexually abused and were substance abusers. In 1996, the home was redesigned and its name was changed to Herrod Home Para sa Bata (Herrod Home for children). Also, in 1996, we set up Jade Home, which focuses on taking Sr. Emmanuelle was an inspiration to me. We usually spent care of children who are mentally challenged. many hours talking about the world, life, injustice, inequality… you know, things like that… but most especially, we talk about Later in that same year, the Ella Yallah Home as well as the the poor—the children who needed not just help, but love. Mother and Child Home for pregnant, unwed mothers were established. Sr. Emmanuelle, established ASMAE, a non-profit organization that lends technical and financial support to From 1996 to 1997, the staff grew to around 80 and we other NGOs. had as much as 15 European volunteers at some points in time. Students from nearby schools like St. Scholastica’s College and De La Salle University also volunteered more often to provide academic tutorials and facilitate recreational activities for our children.

Growing up... As the number of our children increased and Virlanie grew, so did the challenges we had to face. In a short period of time, we started many new programs to Herrod Home Para sa Bata meet the growing needs of a number of our children. Our staff had above average technical expertise and was more than willing to keep up with the growth we were experiencing that time. Sharing and Learning Sessions... But there seemed to be a need for us to “pause” and give time In early 1996, the staff was grouped into two: the house to ‘refocus’ so that we could collectively cope with and respond parents’ group and the social workers’ group. Both groups met better to the ever increasing number of diverse children and regularly to “share and learn” from one another. their problems. These meetings, which were like mini-workshops and training A lot of the managerial responsibilities fell squarely on my sessions, also encouraged the board members to be involved in shoulders. the training and development alongside the staff.

Like our children, we also needed to grow UP—not Various topics were discussed every session. It ranged from good individually but as an organization. We felt that we needed to hygiene to proper attitude and proper ways of communicating be strengthened as a management team. with the children and with fellow colleagues. Then, in March 1996, the staff underwent a leadership workshop in Baguio City. The workshop focused on values, personhood, leadership styles, and proper conflict resolution and management. We also reviewed the foundation’s philosophy and defined its mission and vision. After which, the new structure was then fully implemented in August 1996. 1995

5 I must admit that the proposed changes were not so easily Ella Yallah Home is named after my accepted. As what was expected, some staff and board daughter Ella. Yallah came from Sr. members found it difficult to make the transition. But Emmanuelle’s expression which in after some discussion, we succeeded in implementing such Arabic means “to go forward”. changes. By 1997, although Virlanie was just five years old, we had already set up 13 homes across Makati, Pasay, Manila, and even in Bearing fruit... Batangas where we had set up the Towards the end of 1998, after working under the new Farm Project. structure for two years, we could already see improvements on our Management Team. Now, the team was stronger and more decisive—having a renewed commitment to work and a more extensive involvement with the children. The momentum was carried over until 1999. Several of our staff members continued to attend various training programs. Six of our staff was even sent to France for familiarization and training. Consequently, both our local and foreign networks widened. We took in more children this year—I guess we could say that we were more than ready for them. At the same time, many of our children and young adults did well in school. They graduated from secondary (high) school, and some went on to earn college degrees. A number of children had also been successfully employed. The sad fact, however, was that some young adults staff workshop in Baguio were unable to cope with life outside Virlanie. Living independently was too much of a challenge for them.

Accepting change, So we continued to grow... and the children grew with us. moving forward... In that same year, a group of people from France staff planing session came over to conduct an organizational audit. They recommended a restructuring of the organization to strengthen the management aspect of our operations. By May, a new organizational structure was established in Virlanie. Senior staff positions were given greater responsibility over foundation management while supervisory duties were given more attention than other projects. Moreover, similar programs and projects were grouped into clusters. The cluster heads made up the Management Team, an additional layer to our organizational structure which ensured a more cohesive means of operation, implementation, monitoring and governance.

1996 1997

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Not all children stay in Virlanie. This is because some of [2(,"!"#$%&"E*&"2($(G"!"$('('H($"(V/'+,+,E"02+7?$(," our children have families who are waiting and willing to 1$*'"&2("PN6=")*'+,+-.("&**D"'("&2($("/,?" care for them once they are reunified. &*E(&2($G"@("2(79(?"H/&2("&2("02+7?$(,="!"/7%*"@*$D(?" +,"&2("I*H+7("b,+&"1$*'"&+'("&*"&+'("/%"@(77"/%"+,"&2(" In 1999, the Family Reunification Program was 8/5/&/%"?.'9%+&(=" established to help children and their families get back together. As this can be quite a sensitive experience to the !"7*M("H(+,E"@+&2"&2("02+7?$(,="N7&2*.E2"+&"+%"2/$?" children and families involved, our program followed a &*"7(&"&2('"E*G"+&"+%"/"W*5"&*"%(("&2('"'*M("*,"/,?" careful process. Prior to reunification, a social worker 2/M("/"$(/7"1/'+75="45"H(+,E"+,"O+$7/,+(G"!"D,*@"!"/'" makes home visits, conducts family counseling, and reviews 0*,&$+H.&+,E"%*'(&2+,E"E**?="X2*@+,E"&2('"7*M("/,?" the resources of the community the child’s family belongs /11(0&+*,"+%"$(/775",((?(?=" to. After-care services were also extended to ensure that both the child and his or her family are adjusting well to !,"(%%(,0(G"@/&02+,E"&2('"E$*@"/,?"2/M(" the intended reunification. *99*$&.,+&+(%"&*"%2*@0/%("&2(+$"&/7(,&%"H$+,E%"'("W*5= -Dra. Carmen “Menchu” Rodis, in-house Physician In 2001, we established the Young Adults Program (YAP) with the support of ASMAE (Association Soeur Emmanuelle) or the Friends of Sister Emmanuelle. YAP was established in order to prepare our young adults to live independently—outside Virlanie Homes. Specifically, French volunteer Nelly with Gabay Buhay children the program focuses on developing their personal and professional skills.

In addition, the Magellan Learning Center was established by a very dedicated volunteer, Laurent Goirand, in 2002 to provide tutorials for our children. In 2003, the Children’s Legal Rights Office expanded its service to include educational assistance, summer trainings/seminars, monthly follow-up visits and counseling sessions to prevent minors from repeating past offenses. This, I believe, is one of the programs really needed by the children since they come from a very confused state– because of poverty, they cannot distinguish what is right from wrong… they know nothing about the law. It is truly sad to see them like that. When you talk to them, they are very sorry for what they did. What’s even sadder is that I am always thinking… contemplating about this. Sometimes, it they were instructed by their father, mother, brother or hurts to see a child who got reunified with their family in the streets uncle to steal—ayayay, I really cannot believe! or in the RAC again. I ask myself, “Why does this happen?” Also, when I encounter cases like that, I ask the staff, “Why shouldfew we days, reunify them and send them back to their families if, after a the children would be back in the streets?” The program is not perfect, I know. There are some families who are not really fit to take care of their children. That is why, sometimes, I argue with my staff not to reunite our children when their families do not seem ready. It is indeed very difficult... 1999

7 Dominique recieving the French Republic’s Human Rights In all these awards, I always say that I did not Prize from French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin establish Virlanie alone. The award is for everyone in Virlanie. In fact, I am just one person so I cannot do everything alone. Our staff is the one who cares for the children everyday. Our donors and sponsors are also one in our victory. We cannot do anything without them, of course!

Elated to be appreciated... A second People Power Revolution took place in 2001. President Estrada was forced to leave his post—making Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the new leader of the Filipinos. For us at Virlanie, 2001 was a remarkable year for we had been awarded the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize. This was, for me, “a very touching recognition.” At that moment, I felt a unique kind of elation—to know that what I was doing is appreciated in my country. Again, in 2006, I was very blessed to be one of the recipients of the Ten Outstanding Manile os Award. This ñ

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Prince Albert of Monaco visiting Virlanie recognition was special because it is a symbol of myself being truly welcomed, accepted, and appreciated in the city of Manila. Another source of affirmation was the visits made by various heads of state/government, dignitaries, and celebrities from the Philippines and from abroad. Moreover, I had the privilege to welcome the Royal Family of the Principality of Monaco. His Royal Highness Prince Albert visited Virlanie in September 1999. While his mother, HRH Princess of Hanover, Princess Caroline honored Virlanie with a visit in October 2004. Then, in 2006, her son, Andrea Casiraghi, came to visit us as well. In my life, I have never imagined welcoming and showing royalties the many children we consider “our children.” receiving the Ten Outstanding Manileños Award

2000 2004 2001

8 children having learning activities at ODC Virlanie in its adolescent years… In the same year, we also launched the Educational Natural Farming project, which gives young adults, especially the out-of-school youth, hands-on experience in farming using sustainable agricultural techniques. The Educational Natural Farming project is a comprehensive educational farming program for underprivileged young adults aged 16 years old and above. It promotes sustainable agriculture through natural farming techniques. It also provides young adults a practical experience in farming which allows them to acquire basic skills that they can eventually use. In 2007, we celebrated our 15th anniversary through a number of activities, beginning with the opening of Patricia Halfway Home for children in conflict with the law. In partnership with AMADE, we also established the Open Day Center (ODC) in Quiapo. Here, not just street children but street families are provided with assistance. Families are able to bathe, cook and share meals together. The children can also participate in learning activities as well as play indoors during the day. In the same year, Tonette Martel, launched her book entitled “Between East and West.” Virlanie was one of the author’s chosen beneficiaries. Another highlight in 2007 was our anniversary celebration wherein we had the opportunity to reminisce about how far Jade Home in Cavite we had come since 1992. And then in 2008, Jade Home moved to Cavite and even expanded to another home (Jade Home 2) where young adults who are high functioning can live more independently. Needless to say, 2008 was another fruitful year for us. And then came 2009.

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2006 2008

2007 9 Virlanie in 2009… Jean Beliveau, Billy Crawford and Dominiquw “walking for peace” This is where I begin to look back—not too far into the past, but simply contemplating on what happened in 2009. During the year, much had happened in the Philippines. There was the A(H1N1) flu virus outbreak (which thankfully did not affect any of our children), there was typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), and there was the onset of political campaigns for the 2010 elections… President Corazon “Cory” Aquino also passed away this year which signaled the rise of her son’s political career. For Virlanie, 2009… …like all journeys, started with a step… but actually, 2009 started with a WALK. Jean Beliveau, a Canadian citizen, decided to Walk for Peace in 2000. He started in Canada, his homeland, and then walked through 55 countries over the past 9 years. That’s really remarkable!

Eight to Educate collaterals

I will tell you a story … I think this one’s funny… In March 2009, Jean Beliveau spent three weeks walking from the north to the south of the Philippines. We, at Virlanie, In 2009, I was one of People Asia’s People of the Year Awardees for were very honored to be Beliveau’s chosen charity. We also 2008. It was really nice to be with people like Rosa Rosal who had had the opportunity to do the ceremonial walk with him last done charity work with Red Cross for so many years. But, can you March 15. imagine, ha, I was awarded alongside President Cory Aquino--what an honor! She was not able to attend the ceremony, though. She was More than 500 people joined the walk from Luneta to the instead represented (because she was sick at that time) by her son, CCP grounds in Roxas Boulevard. We were really delighted to Noynoy Aquino. have Mr. Alex Lacson (change advocate), Leo Oracion (the 1st Filipino to reach Mt Everest) and Mayor Alfredo Lim at Who would have known that during that ceremony, I would be seating this event. with the soon-to-be 15th Philippine President and Vice President?! Can you imagine? In the first quarter of the year, we also started to seek the support of other Filipinos through local restaurants. We launched the Virlanie is my Valentine campaign and then continued with the 8 to Educate campaign at the end of the year. In these campaigns, we partnered with more than 20 chefs and restaurants to build awareness about Virlanie and to appeal to the restaurant goers to support our cause. In summer 2009, we brought some of our young adults to Negros, hoping they would learn to adapt and grow through training. Also, throughout the year, we tried to develop the farm project in Negros. However, due to some circumstances, we had to be humble and let go. We felt really sad, but personally, what can I do? Dominique seated beside the soon-to-be President We just promised the people, particularly the children of Noynoy Aquino and soon-to-be Vice President Negros, that if they needed our help, we could still aid and Jejomar Binay teach them.

2009 10 As the 3rd quarter of 2009 came, we sent our children Dominique and Virlanie children at the Enervon Event to school. It was the start of the rainy season, and nothing unusual happened until September 26—when Ondoy came and hit the city. What happened during Ondoy was really frightening and tragic. After the flood, I went around and could not believe that the whole city is covered with 12 to 16 feet of water! A lot of families lost everything… so many lives were also lost. Thankfully, not one of our houses was affected by the typhoon. However, some of our staff had to sleep in the office because they could not go home—the flood was too high and there was no means of transportation. Even the Magellan Learning Center’s books and materials were drowned in the Ondoy Relief Operation flood. Unfortunately, the Virlanie families in Payatas were affected. Some of them, after the flood, decided to move back to their province… which is, somehow, an advantage. The flood made them realize that they are not safe there.

All these years, I go to the RAC weekly. When I see children in need of more care and more love, I take them home to Virlanie. In 2009, some staff came with me. I especially appreciated this because our trips to RAC allowed us to get to know each other better. Through our visits to the RAC, we further understand the situation of the children before they arrive in Virlanie. Also, during this year, we began to do strategic planning. We know this would take time because we had to look back into the past in order for us to move forward. Part of our new plans is to take care of more children not just in the homes but in the streets—especially in poor communities. We also plan on exploring other ways to care for children like foster care, etc. In addition, we also agreed to look for other ways to better prepare our young adults to live independently. However, we still have to continue our Towards the end of the year, my book was published. Co- planning and transition in 2010. written by Christophe Henning and entitled “Ils N’ont Pas Choisi Les Trottoirs de Manille,” the book recounts my struggles and triumphs as I established Virlanie.

I was so happy that the book was finally published and that I could now share my story about Virlanie and about the children we care for at Virlanie. (I am hoping the book would be translated to English too!). Finally, we ended the year positively because of many things—strategic planning was going well, we were better prepared for 2010 financially, and our friends and donors said they would help us to build two new homes (Elizabeth and Aime Home) in 2010!

With Alex Lacson, Mayor Alfredo Lim and Leo Oracion during the Walk for Peace event

11 The Philippines and the Filipino children... Through the years, the Philippines continues to experience significant events—events that make its history richer. Yet behind its remarkable past lies a series of recurring problems that remain to be unresolved. According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), for 2009, the Philippines has a projected population of 92 million. Of these, 40% live below the poverty line (http:// caremin.com/downloads/2009_ICM_Annual_Report.pdf (via National Statistical Coordination Board, Asian Development Bank) Among the underserved Filipinos, 50% are informal settlers (squatters) who live without access to electricity, potable water or toilets. Because of this, malnutrition and other health concerns become prevalent. In fact, 26.5% of children under 5 years old are malnourished (http://www.savethechildren.org/countries/asia/the-philippines.html). Moreover, at least 51% of children from 0 to 5 years old have not included milk in their diet (http://67.225.139.201/cagayan-de-oro/more-half-filipino-children-do- not-drink-milk). One in three children under age 5 is underweight and among school children, one in five is underweight.

that is not to even question the quality of education...

Education has also been inaccessible to the underserved. In fact, only 40% of Filipinos are able to finish high school and more than nine million Filipinos are functionally illiterate (http://smoregasborgs.multiply.com/journal/item/29/ NATIONAL_SITUATION_ALARMING). Therefore, if 10 students are able to go through first grade, only 6 of them will finish grade school. Of the 6, only 4 will be able to graduate from high school and less than 2 will finish college. Having a much worse condition than informal settlers, the Filipinos living in the streets remain to be more prone to a lot of health and other concerns. To put in detail, more than 2 million Filipinos are found living on the streets. According to existing reports, in Manila alone, there are about 100,000 street children—abandoned, left to fend on their own, and prone to vices and crimes. These children continue to “live in desperate poverty” (http://danilozuno. tripod.com/KaibiganErmita OutreachFoundation.htm). As much as we can, Virlanie tries to extend help to street children and street families. But we know that we can only do so much. It may take some time for us to reach out to all these children, but we shall endeavor to take care and look after them.

12 Virlanie’s Children

Children Served 2008 2009

Residential Programs 459 480 285 children were enrolled in formal and informal school Outreach Programs 554 761

TOTAL 1,013 1,241

*At the RAC/MYRC, Virlanie cares for and provides activities for 8,000 children and 3,000 adults. Virlanie can welcome and house (aprx) 250 children at any given time.

Children Discharged 2008 2009

Returned to family/ relatives 124 127

Left without permission 31 36

Transfer to other agencies 7 7

Independent living 3 25

Adoption 8 7 Others (self-discharged, died) 0 1 TOTAL 172 203

13 The Child Empowerment Framework In providing care for children, Virlanie follows the Child Empowerment Framework. It is a 4-phase process which begins when the child is welcomed in one of the homes until the day he or she moves on to independent living or is reunited with his or her family.

Discovery This is the phase in which Virlanie tries to get to know the child, hence the focus is to make a complete profile of every child and understand his / her his past and current situation.

Design After gathering information and knowing the child, Virlanie designs the child’s development plan. The plan is formulated with the objective of promoting a positive image of the future. It hopes that the child will be able to start anew by creating a shift in his / her thinking and self- image.

Delivery This is the core of Virlanie’s work: child empowerment. This phase provides the child with care and assistance while encouraging him/her to learn about himself/ herself and developing new skills and talents. This phase is focused on making each child believe in his/her capacity to reach his/her goal in life.

Sustainability and Accompaniment Virlanie aims that each child under its care reaches this phase. The goal: to make the child become a young adult who is productive and capable of independent living. Virlanie endeavors to continue to monitor and keep in contact with the children and young adults who have been re-unified, adopted, and/ who live independently outside of the Homes.

14 The joy of “giving back the smile”… Like Rose Mae, children are very happy to be able to go to school. Through the help of sponsors, Virlanie is able to provide educational assistance to hundreds of children—not just in Virlanie homes, but those in the streets and in poor communities. Won’t you please help us help more children? Fill up the postcard (it’s detachable) and send it back to us. If you are already a sponsor, please take this postcard and give or send it to a friend.

About sponsors and their support: We are truly thankful and happy that in 2009, the sponsorship program had 48 new sponsorships for our children Majority of these sponsors are French, six are Filipinos and the rest are Belgians and Canadians. The new sponsorship includes 27 individuals who agreed to sponsor one child each, 19 old sponsors who added one or two more children to sponsor, and two individuals who wanted to sponsor all children from one home collectively. All in all, Virlanie has 492 children with individual sponsors. In the same year, the sponsorship program published the 2nd issue of the Manila Letter entitled, “Diary of Smiles.” Manila Letter is the annual report for individual sponsors who are supporting children’s education and basic needs. It is published both in English and in French. It was heartwarming to receive compliments from sponsors about how it made them get to know the children closer even from a distance. Also, in 2009, the children were happy to have been visited by some sponsors. Three sponsors came to the Philippines for a few days to volunteer and take part in simple activities with their sponsored child and other children in the home/s. Sponsors and their children come to visit Virlanie’s Mother and Child Home

15 Program Synopsis

Children who are in need of special protection

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Virlanie Homes

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Family Reunification Young Adults Program Adoption

Support Programs Sibuhi Psychological Program Magellan Learning Center Children Legal Right Office Medical Program 16 Reception and Action Center Although Virlanie does not have a formal and structured program at the RAC, the consistency of what we do there and the fact that more than 50% of our children come from RAC makes it a vital action integral to all other programs of Virlanie—especially our homes. The RAC is a temporary municipal facility that shelters children and adults “rescued” from the streets of Manila, specifically those who have trouble taking care of themselves: the elderly, the children who are seen wandering around (maybe because they are lost), who are substance-users, who are abandoned, who are physically or mentally disabled, and people from the province who are waiting to be referred to government agencies that will send them home. The RAC’s mandate is to care for these people and quickly refer them to appropriate welfare agencies (e.g., drug rehabilitation centers or orphanages), depending on their needs. Foreign volunteers comprise the majority of the RAC team. Local staff members are also part of the team. I try to go to RAC at least once a week to see how many children and young women can be brought to The RAC team provides medical attention to both Virlanie so they can be in a “better place.” children and adults and facilitates sports, art, and other When I see a child—sick, malnourished, seems recreational activities for them. In 2009 alone, Virlanie to be traumatized, or even the energetic ones, provided direct service to 60 to over 300 children and I know they don’t belong there–my heart goes adults daily. out to them… I just want to take them all with me. Outreach Programs Weeks after typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana), more families These programs bring Virlanie to “where it is needed”—be became a part of the relocation project, including all it in the streets, under the bridge, in the market place, in the families who used to live on makeshift carton dwellings in poor communities, and even in the provinces. the public market or under the bridges in Paco. Mobile Unit To date, more than 40 children are living in much better conditions in Laguna. Because of this, daily educational The Mobile Unit is an integrated street-based childcare activities are now only conducted in Divisoria. New program for 1 to 17-year-old children. The unit has three locations for the Mobile Unit are still being planned for the components: education, health services, and psycho-social coming years. intervention. Open Day Center In 2009, the Mobile Unit accommodated more children than expected throughout the year. In fact, almost 200 The ODC is located in the busiest part of Manila—in street children were given access to education in their Quiapo. It is made up of a team leader, two social workers, own environment. Majority of the participants in the a house parent, a nurse, and a teacher. Together, they serve educational sessions were members of families from the street children and their families by offering social services squatter areas in Tondo, Divisoria, Quirino, and Paco. and health, education, and livelihood training. Three families in Paco who had lived under the Quirino Furthermore, the ODC team introduces children to a Bridge were moved to Laguna by the Pasig River Clean- structured social and family life and provides a safe place Up Drive. In July 2009, they moved to a new house in a where they can stay during the day to cook their food, do relocation site. The Mobile Unit staff still visits them once their laundry, and bathe. in a while.

17 Some of Virlanie’s outstanding scholars in the college level include Annalyn Bantugan, a BS Physical Therapy student at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Norbeth Santiago, a Nursing student at the University of Makati. Both are graduating in 2010. On July 27, 2009, during our anniversary month, all graduate scholars from colleges and vocational schools were recognized. From the Family Program, five awardees graduated from college and four finished two-year vocational courses. On the other hand, in October 2009, three scholars graduated from Dual Tech Training School. Two of them were absorbed as employees by Honda Motors Corporation. At present, they are still working there and are proud to be helping their families. Challenges in 2008 served as the basis for various improvements in 2009. Some of these improvements are a renewed focus on the home life, a developmental approach to addressing the need of the families to earn income and a much strengthened health and educational assistance to the children. Also, in 2009, 112 beneficiaries were accommodated and served by ODC. Eighty-two of them were children. Also, there were at least 59 referrals facilitated—most of them came from the Reception and Action Center. In addition, thirty-four children were transferred to our Drop-In Center, 15 were welcomed at the Marco Polo Care Center, five toddlers and four young mothers were referred to Mother and Child Home, and one mentally challenged minor was brought to Aime Home. Under the Adopt-A-Family Program, at least 15 street families were accommodated and served by ODC. Two families availed the house rental assistance, four were provided livelihood assistance, and two went back to their provinces. Family Program Balik Probinsiya Project To move children and their families away from living On-going in the communities of Tondo, Barangay in the streets and bridges, Virlanie encourages them to Singkamas, and Payatas, the Family Program helps relocate to their provinces through the Balik Probinsiya strengthen families and communities by teaching parents (Back to the Province) Project. This project assists families how to take care of their children holistically. The to start anew by giving them opportunities for housing, a service areas of the Family Program consist of livelihood, small capital for livelihood, and financial assistance for basic social services, organizational development, and the education of their children. education. The Balik Probinsiya project is fully implemented in the In 2009, 247 scholars were sponsored by individuals province of Quezon for families displaced during the from the Philippines and France (made possible through demolition of the Payatas dumpsite (in Quezon City). Virlanie France). Enfant du Mekong and the Assisi Foundation also provided the scholars help. Families under the project are closely monitored. Through consultations, focus was given to livelihood. That is why,

18 Families helped through the Balik Probinsya Project On December 3, 2010, Virlanie and three other NGOs participated in a forum entitled, “Creative Partnership with NGOs and the Pillars of Justice for the Aftercare of Children in Conflict with the Law.” More than 100 judges, public attorneys, prosecutors, and representatives of government agencies were present during the said event. The forum was sponsored by the French Embassy. In addition, the service Virlanie provides to the victims of toxic wastes in Pampanga is a special endeavor. It continues to operate with the help of AMADE Mondiale.

For 2009, we served 27 children with various disabilities and medical problems. They are provided with a monthly supply of milk, vitamins, oatmeal, and diapers. Fourteen of them are assisted with their school needs and is presently doing fine with their studies.

mothers are now engaging in income-generating activities Residential Programs like broomstick making, vegetable farming, hog raising, and To facilitate the management of our 12 homes, they were other activities. grouped into three: the Temporary Homes, the Family Group Homes, and the Specialized Homes. The homes were In March of 2009, a staff was assigned to coordinate with clustered based on the design of their program and the needs the province of Masbate. During her trip, she met six families of the children and young adults living there. there. After the validation and assessment was completed, the project was implemented. The construction of two houses In general, each of the residential homes is set up so that the began in late July and was completed in the second week of children have “mothers” and “fathers” as well as “aunts” August. Families then moved in by the end of the month. and “uncles.” The families in Masbate have successfully adjusted to their Temporary Homes environment; however, they are experiencing difficulties in providing for their daily needs because of their low income. To date, two families have availed livelihood assistance, Here, disadvantaged children are given the opportunity to specifically provisions for a mini-grocery and raising hogs readapt to a social and structured life through a healthy, and carabaos. family-like environment for about six months. During this period, the staff tries to get to know the children, assess their needs and determine if they can be reunified with their Children’s Legal Rights Office family. Based on the information gathered, the children are either moved to another residential home or get reunited with The CLRO provides legal counsel and assistance and their families. protects the rights of the children. A private legal counsel works specifically with detainees of the Manila Youth Reception Center. The program also helps with after-care Mother and Child Home services that aid the beneficiaries in reintegrating into the community and becoming responsible citizens. This home takes care of young, unwed, expectant mothers as well as their babies. Most of them were referred to us In 2009, the program served 89 minors—all male. by local government agencies. The mothers are typically Thirty-four were reunified with their families and 14 were between 15 to 24 years of age. Some of them have suffered transferred to the Patricia Halfway Home. Five minors, on abuse or are under protective custody. This home also the other hand, were given educational assistance which welcomes neglected, abandoned or surrendered babies. allowed them to enter secondary school. On March 31, 2009, the home was given a three-year Also in 2009, eight young adults either underwent on- accreditation by the Department of Social Welfare and the-job training or got employed through the Young Adults Development. In total, thirty-five mothers and 52 babies Program. and toddlers were served and cared for in 2009.

19 Drop-In Center Children doing an activity during the YAP camping The DIC takes care of children aged 9-14 years old. While at the DIC, the staff tries to get to know the children and determine the best way to help them according to the four phases of empowerment. They are taught basic hygiene, how to look after themselves and how to live in a family setup again. In 2009, the DIC was pre-assessed for the renewal of accreditation from the DSWD. In sum, 98 children were served and cared for at DIC from January to December of 2009. children also joined children from other homes at the annual Camp Journey in Zambales. [25"@("/$("2($( Furthermore, one of our children, Anarose, moved to Spain with her new family. According to the foreign adoption !"2/M("H((,"/"%*0+/7"@*$D($"/&"O+$7/,+("1*$"*M($"&@*" agency, Anarose has adjusted well to her new family as well 5(/$%",*@="[2(,"!"W*+,(?"O+$7/,+(G"!"@/%"W.%&"/"1$(%2" as to her new environment. E$/?./&(="

!"1((7"&2/&"!"1*.,?"%.00(%%"2($("&2$*.E2"/"02+7?" Also, ten children participated in the annual Passage ,/'(?"N,/$*%(=""X2("@/%"/?*9&(?"7/%&"I/$02" Workshop, comprised of art and sports activities, held in H(0/.%("*1"'5"(11*$&%="X2("+%",*@"?*+,E"@(77"@+&2"2($" Oriental Mindoro. ,(@"1/'+75"+,"X9/+,="]2+%"@/%"&2("#$%&"/?*9&+*,"0/%(" !UM("2/,?7(?=" All in all, 58 children were served and cared for at MPCC cM($5"&+'("@("$(&.$,"&2("02+7?$(,"&*"&2(+$"1/'+7+(%G"+&" from January to December 2009. +%"%.02"/,"/?M(,&.$(="!"@/%"A:"@2(,"!"@/%"/H7("&*" $(.,+15"&2$(("%+H7+,E%"@+&2"&2(+$"1/'+75="N%"@("@($(" 07+'H+,E".9"&2+%"'*.,&/+,"+,"4+0*7G"!"$('('H($"/%D+,EG" Patricia Halfway Home Y[2/&"/'"!"?*+,E"2($(Z\" Here, we welcome young adults who are in conflict with the 4.&"/&"&2("(,?"*1"&2("?/5G"/1&($"%((+,E"&2('"@+&2"&2(+$" law. Group dynamics as well as both individual and group 1/'+75G"!"W.%&"D,(@"&2("/,%@($"&*"'5"-.(%&+*,= counseling sessions are conducted here throughout the year. -Chorrie Digneneng is a Social Worker at MPCC Sessions are facilitated so that young adults would open up, share and eventually realize the realities and obstacles they have faced. All the children were also given medical examinations to rule out primary tuberculosis and parasitism upon their In 2009, PHH was again accredited by DSWD. Thirty-one arrival to Virlanie. young adults were admitted to the program, 13 of whom are referrals from government detention centers and local social In addition, the children and staff attended various health welfare offices. and safety lectures throughout 2009, including those about fire prevention and fire drill procedures, proper Furthermore, six young adults were enrolled in formal hygiene and grooming, and about the A(H1N1) virus. schooling and two took the acceleration examination and are just waiting for the release of the results this year. Two have also been employed while five were reunited with their MPCC families. This is a temporary home for children aged 3 to 8 years Children from some of our Temporary Homes who move old who are in need of special protection. In 2009, to another Virlanie home to stay a little longer attend the MPCC was again accredited by the DSWD—meaning PASSAGE. it has continuously met the standards for programs and services set by the government. The “Passage” is initiated, sponsored and managed by French volunteer Michelle Goudet. The annual Passage In addition, in the course of 2009, eight children project provides Virlanie Children a new environment participated in the annual summer camp organized by away from the city where they can discover their talents, the Sibuhi Center for Creativity and Development at the improve their skills, enhance their interest in sports, and Bluroze Parks and Wildlife in Lipa City, Batangas. Two be independent.

20 Family Group Homes Children during the Passage When it is not possible to reunite the children with their families, we accommodate them in one of our Family Group Homes where they can be provided with a stable environment. Ella Yallah Home In 2009, the Ella Yallah Home served and cared for 23 children and young adults ages 11-20 years old—12 of whom are male and 11 are female. Two of these children got re-unified with their families while three, unfortunately, ran away. One young adult, on the other hand, moved out to live independently and two others were transferred to other Virlanie homes. For the academic year 2009, six children from this home graduated from primary / elementary school. Four of them received awards and were cited for honors. Children and young adults in the Ella Yallah Home >($("1*$"&2('"%&+77 have also attended various activities like summer camps, leadership trainings, the UNDP’s End Hunger Walk, and the !"@/%"+,"I/$0*"8*7*G"I/%/5/G"/,?"I*&2($"/,?" International Coastal Clean-Up Day. 62+7?=" ]2("%9(0+/7"02+7?$(,"/$("'5"W*5="]2($("@($(":T" Tanglaw Home 02+7?$(,"@2(,"!"%&/$&(?"/,?",*@G"&2($("/$("AT=" (Herrod Home for Children 1) ]2("02+7?$(,"?*,U&"2/M("1/'+7+(%"%*"@2/&(M($" 2(79"@("0/,"E+M("&2('"+%"/"7+&&7("H7(%%+,E=

In 2009, 25 children from 6-12 years old were cared for I/$+M+0"+%":d"5(/$%"*7?="X2("2/%"/.&+%'"/,?"+%" in this home—13 boys and 12 girls. In the course of the year, ?+1#0.7&"&*"2/,?7(="!"D,*@"2($"/,?"/'"/H7(" three were reunified with their families and two were adopted &*"2(79"2($="]2$*.E2"&2("5(/$%G"2($",(E/&+M(" by families from Italy and USA. Hence, at the end of the year, H(2/M+*$"2/%"7(%%(,(?="X2("+%",*@"/H7("&*" only 20 children remained. '/+,&/+,"(5("0*,&/0&"@+&2"'(=

During the year, 19 children attended public school while one !"/7%*"$('('H($"/"H*5",/'(?"e+'H*5="!"@/%" participated in the Built In Class at DIC. Favorably, five of the @+&2"2+'"(M($5&+'("2("2/?"%(+f.$(%=">("2/?" students received awards and recognitions. /.&+%&+%'"/,?"+&"@/%"?+1#0.7&"&*"0*''.,+0/&(" @+&2"2+'"H.&"2("@/%"M($5"?(/$"&*"'(=">(" Like children in other homes, children in Tanglaw Home also /7$(/?5"9/%%(?"/@/5"H.&"!"@+77",(M($"1*$E(&" joined camps and trainings alongside Tae-Kwon-Do and 2+'=" baseball lessons. They also joined the Mini-Olympics for Children in May of 2009. – Nanay Vicky Villamor is the Houseparent at Jade Home Masaya Home -She has been working at Virlanie for 12 years (Herrod Home for Children2) Gabay Buhay Home Masaya was home to 28 children—14 boys and 14 girls—in 2009. Three of them were reunified with their families, two In 2009, 24 children and young adults (11 male, 13 were adopted by families from Spain and Italy and two were female) from 10-20 years old found home in Gabay Buhay. transferred to another Virlanie home. By the end of the year, one child got reunified with her family, two, unfortunately, ran away, one was transferred Children in the Masaya Home joined many sports, recreational to Elizabeth Home and two were placed for adoption and artistic activities offered to them within Virlanie but still (they soon after joined their new families in Indiana and managed to do well in school. Twenty of the children went to Wisconsin, USA). public school and by the end of the school year, they successfully advanced to the next grade level. Fourteen of them received awards and citations for their performance in school. 21 Throughout the year, the social workers had worked on the declaration of abandonment for four of our children. Once this is certified by the Department of Social Welfare, these children can be matched for local, inter-regional or inter- country adoption. Moreover, three children from Gabay Buhay Home were placed under the Special Home Findings by the Inter-Country Adoption Board. Four children are also being assessed for family reunification, two are looking for permanent placements, and five young adults are preparing for independent living. In April 2009, one of the young adults, Dan Dan, who took a two-year course in Computer Technology, graduated from Adamson University. Two children also graduated from the elementary level. [("/$("$(/775"&*.02+,E"7+M(% !"@*$D(?"/&"/,"(7(0&$*,+0%"0*'9/,5"H(1*$("0*'+,E"&*" O+$7/,+(="!"2/M("/"?(E$(("+,"c?.0/&+*,G"H.&"@2(,"!"(,&($(?" During the summer, five children also received certificates of O+$7/,+(G"+&"@/%",*&"7+D("/",*$'/7"%02**7="]2(5"0/$("1*$"%&$((&" completion for their participation in a multi-media course 02+7?$(,="!"@/,&(?"&*"&(/02"&2('"%*"'.02"H(0/.%("&2(5"2/?" facilitated by the Asia Pacific College. In addition, while ,*"9$+*$"1*$'/7"(?.0/&+*,= having their break from school, the children and young adults c7+f/H(&2">*'("@/%"&2("#$%&"&*"2/M("/"7+M(C+,"&(/02($="]2(" &(/02($"@2*'"!"$(97/0(?"2/?"7(1&"H(1*$("!"/$$+M(?G"%*"!"2/?"&*" joined summer camps, underwent summer job trainings, and H.+7?"&2("9$*E$/'"1$*'"%0$/&02="!&"@/%"/"02/77(,E("&*"&(/02" other sports and recreational activities. &2('"&2("H/%+0%g"&2("/792/H(&G"7+&($/05G"/,?"%*"*,="!"%&/$&(?" &(/02+,E"+,"c7+f/H(&2"/,?"&2(,"H(E/,"&(/02+,E"+,"&2(")$*9C!," 6(,&($"+,"ABBd="

!"2/M("&2*.E2&"*1"7(/M+,E"1*$"/,*&2($"0*.,&$5"H.&"2/M(" Specialized Homes 02*%(,"&*"%&/5"H(0/.%("*1"&2("02+7?$(,"2($("/&"c7+f/H(&2=" Here, we provide interventions, treatments, and therapy to [2/&"!"#,?"$('/$D/H7("+%"&2("$(7/&+*,%2+9"/'*,E"&2("%&/11"/,?" &2("M*7.,&(($%="[("/$("*,("H+E"1/'+75="!"'(&"'*%&"*1"'5"1$+(,?%" children who may need more than just a home and a family. 2($(=" Children in our Specialized Homes are physically or mentally challenged or have experienced abuse in their past which make )(/7+,E"@+&2"&2("H(2/M+*$"*1"&2("02+7?$(,"+%"/"02/77(,E(="4.&"!" it difficult for them to develop at a standard pace. E.(%%"+&U%"$(/775"/H*.&"&*.02+,E"*&2($"9(*97(U%"7+M(%=" P+02(77("@/%"*,("*1"&2*%("02+7?$(,"@2*'"!"&$+(?"'5"H(%&"&*" &(/02="X2("%&/$&(?"@+&2"H/%+0"(?.0/&+*,"/,?"&2(,"'*M(?"&*" Caress Home for Boys %9(0+/7"(?.0/&+*,="cM(,&./775G"@("(,$*77(?"2($"+,"/"$(E.7/$" 07/%%="X2("#,+%2(?"%02**7"@+&2"2*,*$%^"!"/'"&$.75"9$*.?"*1"2($" Both the Caress Home for Boys and the Elizabeth Home for /,?"&2("*&2($%"@2*"/7%*"?+?"@(77^" Girls were established for children and young adults who have O+$7/,+("+%"&$.75"/H*.&"E+M+,E"H/0D"&2("%'+7("&*"%&$((&"02+7?$(,=" experienced abuse. Both homes provide care and treatment I/,5"02+7?$(,"2/M("&2(+$"#$%&"(V9($+(,0("*1"1/'+75"7+1("2($(=" which allows the children to overcome trauma and the O+$7/,+("'/?("&2('"(V9($+(,0("7*M(^ difficulties of their past. -Teacher Emily Malibago has been working in Virlanie for 8 years Home , 8 years in Virlanie In 2009, Caress Home cared for 21 young adults. Three of them, Jaysir, Albert, and Jeffrey, after being assessed as capable of independent living, moved out from the foundation. Elizabeth Home for Girls This year, Caress Home participated in the Entrepreneur In 2009, a total of 25 young girls were cared for in School of Asia Outreach Project which aimed to provide Elizabeth Home. The Center for Family Ministries started opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs to improve their a Resiliency Program for Virlanie to help attend to the products, innovate new ones, and upgrade their skills with the psychological and emotional rehabilitation of these help of students from various schools. In this activity, students children and young adults. This was facilitated from from Makati Hope Christian School were partnered with January to June of 2009. young adults from Caress Home. Together, they designed and produced bags, belts, and doormats from cloth scraps. Their Eight girls from Elizabeth Home participated in the outputs won the Best Product Innovation category of the culminating activity held during the Child Sexual Abuse competition. with the help of students from various schools. Awareness Week. This was conducted in partnership In this activity, students from Makati Hope Christian School were partnered with young adults from Caress Home.

22 with the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child >/995"(V9($+(,0(%"&2/&"" Sexual Abuse. Also in 2009, singer/actress KC Concepcion """"""""""""""""""""""""",((?"&*"H("%2/$(? celebrated her birthday at Elizabeth Home and treated them to the movies. !UM("H((,"&2("8$*W(0&"6**$?+,/&*$"*1"e/?(">*'(" 1*$"&@*"5(/$%",*@="]2("#$%&"5(/$"@/%"M($5"?+1#0.7&" H(0/.%("!"2/?"&*"/?W.%&"&*"'5",(@"@*$D+,E" Jade Home (,M+$*,'(,&"Q(%9(0+/775"+,"?(/7+,E"@+&2"%9(0+/7" 02+7?$(,"/,?"5*.,E"/?.7&%R="!"/7%*"1(7&"&2("02/77(,E(" Both Jade and Aime Home were established to take care of *1"@*$D+,E"@+&2"%&/11"@2*"%(('(?"&*",((?" *$E/,+f/&+*,/7"E.+?/,0("/,?"'*&+M/&+*,=""!"@/%" children and young adults who have special needs (mentally 2(%+&/,&"/&"#$%&"H.&"!"D,(@"!"@/%"0/9/H7("*1"?*+,E" challenged). %*'(&2+,E"%+E,+#0/,&"2($("/&"O+$7/,+(=

The introduction of the Picture Exchange Communication ]2("9$/+%("1$*'"&2("'/,/E('(,&"+%"/,"/1#$'/&+*," System (PECS) and the Treatment and Education of *1"&2("@*$D"@("?*="!"&$.75"/?'+$(")*'+,+-.(U%" Autistic Children and Related Communication Handicap 0*.$/E("/,?"9/&+(,0(="h.5/"%2/$(?"&2/&"2(" (TEACCH) in the homes in 2009 became effective 2/?"/"2/995"02+7?2**?"/,?"2("H(7+(M(%"&2/&"&2+%" learning and communication tools for non-verbal children. (V9($+(,0(",((?%"&*"H("%2/$(?"&**="!"?*,U&"/%9+$(" This simple yet effective way of communicating has greatly &*"H("7+D("h.5/G"%+,0("2("+%"/7$(/?5"/"%5'H*7"*1"7*M(" 1*$"&2("02+7?$(,G"H.&"!"/7%*"H(7+(M("+,"%2/$+,E"*,(U%" helped the children and young adults convey their thoughts H7(%%+,E%J(%9(0+/775"@2(,"5*."2/M("1(7&"2*@"+&"+%" and feelings to the staff and guests. &*"H("7*M(?"H5"5*.$"9/$(,&%="

In addition, two French volunteers, Sophie and Eric, made ]2("%&/11"*1"O+$7/,+("+%"0*'9*%(?"*1"?(?+0/&(?" a true impact in Jade Home in 2009 when they introduced 9(*97(=""!"*H%($M(?"&2/&"&2(5"/$("2/995"+,"@2/&" the children to activities like: baking, internet surfing, &2(5"?*"H(%&"_"2(79+,E"*&2($%=""!&"0($&/+,75"1((7%" videoke-singing, visiting the local library, swimming, and E**?"&*"2(79"&2(%("02+7?$(,="" playing basketball and bingo. – Maridel Bonzon, PC, Jade Home Aime Home In 2009, eleven higher functional children from Aime Home were enrolled in different public and private schools under special education classes. This allowed them to interact with children outside of the home. This also proved to be beneficial to them as it gave them confidence and enhanced their social skills. 2009 was also a sad year for Aime Home because one of our young adults passed away. Em-em, as he was fondly known, lived in Aime Home since October 2008. in 2008, performed in the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Week in February. The event, held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, was attended by 500 children from various organizations. Support Programs In April 2009, the 5th Summer Camp for Children was held Virlanie’s Support Programs complement the homes at Blurose Farms, Parks and Wildlife, Lipa City with the theme by providing opportunities to tend to the beneficiaries’ “Tara na, Maglaro at Ipinta ang Buhay na Kaayaaya!” (Let’s academic, psychological, and emotional well-being. play and paint a life full of wonders!). Eighty-four children participated in the said activity. They were accompanied by 31 staff and volunteers. The camp was designed for children to Sibuhi Creativity promote self-discipline and develop a positive attitude towards and Development Center themselves and others. In August, a Taekwondo instructor from the Cooperation and Sibuhi volunteers teach the children various activities so Participation in Overseas NGOs (COPION), our partner NGO that their interest and skills in art, sports, music and other based in Seoul, South Korea, came to Virlanie. The children creative and recreational activities may be honed. were privileged to meet and learn from the Philippine National Taekwondo team when they visited us. In 2009, the Virlanie Children’s Choir produced a CD with 11 songs. In addition, the Polaris Band, which started The children’s taekwondo lessons also pushes through everyday.

23 Psychological Program [("/$("/"1/'+75 Psychologists provide counseling and group and individual !"2/M("@*$D(?"@+&2")*'+,+-.("1*$":<"5(/$%",*@="cM(," therapy sessions to children. They also work with other H(1*$("O+$7/,+(G"!"@/%"@*$D+,E"@+&2"2+'"/7$(/?5="" organizations so that proper interventions can be given to [2(,"O+$7/,+("@/%"(%&/H7+%2(?G"!"@*$D(?"+,"&2(">($$*?" our children. >*'("1*$"i*.,E"N?.7&%="[("2/?"/"7+M(7+2**?"9$*W(0&" @2+02"$(-.+$(?".%"&*"9/0D"2/,?+0$/1&%"/,?"&2(,"%(,?" &2('"*M($%(/%=""]2($("@/%",*"1*$'/7"+,0*'("@2(,"@(" In 2009, 190 children and young adults who have, #$%&"%&/$&(?="

among others, difficulty in dealing with the strain of F,("M+M+?"'('*$5"!"2/?"*1"&2("(/$75"5(/$%"@/%"/"H*5" socioeconomic problems, have past experiences of physical @2*"@/%"%(V./775"/H.%(?"H5"/"9(?*92+7(="N"3$(,02"]O" and emotional abuse, have been neglected or abandoned, %2*@"2(79(?".%"/99$(2(,?"&2("'/,="]2/&"@/%"/"$(/7" or have developmental difficulties, benefited from the M+0&*$5"1*$".%^" service of the Psychological Team. ]2("@*$D"/&"O+$7/,+("+%"2/$?"H.&"!"7*M("@*$D+,E"@+&2"&2(" 02+7?$(,="N1&($">($$*?"!"2(79(?"%&/$&"6/$(%%">*'(=" N&"&2/&"&+'(G"6/$(%%"@/%"/"2*'("1*$"H*&2"H*5%"/,?" The team conducts interventions individually and in E+$7%"/E(?"&2$(("&*":<"5(/$%"*7?="]2("%(&.9"@/%"E**?" groups, including psychological testing and evaluation H(0/.%("&2("*7?($"02+7?$(,"@*.7?"2(79"+,"&/D+,E"0/$(" as well as psychotherapeutic treatments. The Virlanie *1"&2("5*.,E($"*,(%="!&"+%"/"1/'+75"%&57("E$*.9"2*'("@+&2" staff, particularly those in the homes, are also provided /"'*&2($G"/"1/&2($G"/,?"/,"/.,&=" with training and seminars on pertinent topics like O+$7/,+("+%"/"1/'+75="cM($5"9($%*,"2/%"2+%"*$"2($"*@," 1.,0&+*,%G"?.&+(%G"/,?"$(%9*,%+H+7+&+(%=")*'+,+-.("+%"M($5" understanding sexual behavior in teenagers, psychological @+77+,E"&*"2(79"@+&2",*"0*%&="[2(,(M($"@(",((?"2+'"1*$" first aid, relaxation techniques and anger management. @2/&(M($"$(/%*,G"(M(,"/&"&@*"+,"&2("'*$,+,EG"2("@*.7?" 0*'("/,?"$+%D"(M($5&2+,E"&*"%/M("&2("02+7?$(,=">("+%"/" 9($%*,"5*."0/,"(/%+75"/%D"2(79"1$*'=""

Magellan Learning Center ]2("02+7?$(,"/$("/7@/5%"/%D+,E"1*$"2.E%"1$*'")*'+,+-.(" *$"%*'("1*$'"*1"/11(0&+*,="]2("1(@"'+,.&(%"*1"02/&&+,E" The MLC helps improve the children’s academic standing @+&2")*'+,+-.("7(&%"&2("02+7?$(,"1((7"&2/&"@("/00(9&" by giving after-school lessons and tutorials that ensure &2('"/,?"7*M("&2('= that they reach their suitable year levels in school. Other !"#$%&'#(()&*(+,%-./#&&01&23+&4+-2+/&4##/.0-%2#/&%2& activities are also prescribed to build self confidence SIBUHI among the children so that when at school, they are able to integrate well and work well with others. MLC Recognition Day In 2009, the MLC served 200 children and young adults from the Homes, the Family Reunification Program, and from Barangay Singkamas. These ‘students’ were from pre- school to college level. Medical Program

In 2009, the program rendered more than 1,533 patient services. Sixty percent (60%) of these were consultations Medical-Dental Mission and 30% were routine medical examinations. The rest comprised of services like blood pressure monitoring, minor surgical procedures, and immunization. Seventy-two percent (72%) of the patients served were Virlanie children. Twenty three percent (23%) were employees. The rest were comprised of various contacts of the foundation.

Being highly contagious, the most common illnesses in the homes are still acute respiratory infection and skin

24 infection. The third most common illness is dental problems. Young adult at work The birth of 12 babies was also assisted by the Medical team in 2009. Presently, there are 25 children and young adults from 8 Homes taking maintenance medications for various psychiatric conditions. In addition, a young adult from Aime Home was, at times, confined at the National Center for Mental Health. Every year, at least 8 members of the Association of Dentistry and Implants based in France [Association of the Parandotologie et d’ Implantologie Clinique (APLIC)] YAP is very fortunate for having ACCOR Foundation as come to Virlanie to provide various dental services to the its major program partner by financially children and staff. The team is headed by Dr. Jean Francois supporting the program this year. Michel and Dr. Marie Grace Poblete – Michel. They ACCOR Foundation was established in examine and provide dental services for all the homes, the 2008. It is created to link cultures and provide support for the development of children and parents in our outreach areas, and those in the individuals. It is involved in 25 projects RAC. across 15 countries, including Virlanie in the Philippines. Unilab also conducts medical and dental missions annually to 100 of our children. Young Adults Program Programs Towards This program serves young adults as they prepare to leave Sustainable Living their Virlanie Home. In 2009, 63 young adults benefitted from this program. The aim of these programs is to facilitate the preparation The program focused on strengthening our network with and transition of the children and young adults as they get companies so that our young adults are provided with full- reunited with their families or as they move out from a time and/or summer job opportunities. Virlanie Home to independent living. Also, in 2009, seven young adults were hired for full- Family Reunification Program time employment. Eight also moved out of Virlanie to live independently. In addition, eleven young adults were In 2009, the program served a total of 73 children. Of the placed in summer jobs for clerical and administrative tasks 73, eighteen were pre-assessed for possible reunification in various partner companies. with their families and four were officially reunified with their respective families after thorough coordination Seventy-five (75%) percent of the allowances they receive with the social workers who conduct assessments, home from the companies are put into their personal bank ac- visitations, and family meetings. These children all continue counts and will be available to them upon leaving the to receive educational assistance from Virlanie. foundation. The twenty-five (25%) percent is given to them for their personal expenses. All the children (under the program) who attend school passed their grade level and were promoted to the next In addition, the Young Adults Program conducted eight grade level. Forty-three students were enrolled in different seminars, trainings, exposures, and other activities with levels for the academic year 2009–2010. They were the primary objective of helping young adults become more provided with complete school materials and continue to responsible in planning for their future on a personal and receive allowances. professional level.

25 financial statement

" ! This is a summary of Virlanie’s audited financial report. The complete audited financial report (including statement of assets, liabilities and fund balance, revenue and expenses, cash flows and changes in fund balance and the accompanying explanatory notes) is available on its website, www.virlanie.org, or upon request from Virlanie Foundation’s Communication Office (email: [email protected]). 26 27 financial statement # $

This is a summary of Virlanie’s audited financial report. The complete audited financial report (including statement of assets, liabilities and fund balance, revenue and expenses, cash flows and changes in fund balance and the accompanying explanatory notes) is available on its website, www.virlanie.org, or upon request from Virlanie Foundation’s Communication Office (email: [email protected]). 26 27 Silent workers... years of service Virlanie’s mission would be very difficult to achieve Ma. Theresa Ynion without the help of individuals from within the country Eleonor Lao and from all over the world.

In 2009, Virlanie welcomed: students

!" years of service Noel Borja #$%local volunteers $$ foreign volunteers from countries in South and Southeast Asia, Europe and years of service America. Melissa Maylas Indeed, it is an honor to have a lot of passionate and committed employees who are very willing to dedicate their time and effort in pursuing Virlanie’s cause. Every year, we recognize employees who have served and have been there for Virlanie for many years. In 2009, we acknowledge the following persons:

28 Virlanie Team

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29 Looking forward to 2010... It’s the last few days of 2009 and we are busy with Christmas parties in the homes. We are happy that many people share their time with the children, but we also hope that they won’t forget us throughout the year. I usually spend Christmas day with the volunteers at the RAC. The staff doesn’t usually come because they are with their own families. But still, I am happy because we are still able to give a little joy to the children in the RAC—we can still make them smile. 2009 was, like most years, eventful. With 12 homes, 13 programs and thousands of children, the year surely had many memorable moments. It’s in moments like these, when the year is soon coming to a close, that I both reflect on where we’ve come from but more importantly where we’re going, what we can still do. 2010 is when the foundation turns 18 years old. For Virlanie, this is an important milestone. We would like to think that it is a year when we, as a Foundation, will take further leaps forward in taking care of our children’s future— striving to ensure they become independent and self sufficient. This has been and will always be our goal for them.

To achieve such, we will undertake and implement some changes within Virlanie. Innovations within existing ones and the design and establishment of new programs will be integrated in the Foundation’s operations. Foster Care, the integration of Sibuhi into our Integrated Education Support Program, Values Enhancement for Staff and Children and programs designed to strengthen independent living are but a few of the changes resulting from the strategic planning done in 2009.

We will also be exploring possibilities to share what we know and assist not just children, but other foundations—helping others help more children. In 2010, we will begin to construct 2 new homes. For years, children in AIME and ELIZABETH Home have lived in a rented house or apartment. But now, with the help of generous friends, we shall begin to build permanent homes for these children. The designs are under-way and we are truly overjoyed about this.

Truly, 2010 and our 18th anniversary is an occasion WE all look forward to. We have donors to thank for this like AMADE, ASMAE, EDM, ETM and Herrod. We have Wise -Juniclair, who started to support us recently and who have become dear friends. We also have sponsors from all over France and other countries in Europe and in Canada. We are truly very thankful that we have people who unfailingly support us. We are sorry that we cannot name everyone, but just the same, we are thankful for all our donors and sponsors. We would not be here if not for your unparalleled support. With this, we began to look forward to 2010—our 18th anniversary and a milestone year for me—my 60th birthday. I believe it would be a year of many new things… and this made us all the more excited to start 2010! Thank you so so much! Maraming Salamat! Merci beaucoup! I hope you will be with us as we forge ahead towards 2010!

This was a gift from one of our children, Angelo Natal, 10 years ago! 30 Acknowledgment The Communications Team would like to sincerely thank the following staff for their unparalleled efforts to accomplish this year’s annual report: Writing, editing and/or translation were done by: Paz Angay Caroline Couffinhal Dana de Guzman Arlyne Fernandez Julian Fowler Lyn Garcia Dominique Lemay Veniza Lucente Precilla Mendoza Francois Monat Heloise Monnet Maren Avrille Pascual Floriane Ram Nanette Repalpaé Celine Santillan Laurence Vagassky Tess Ynion Photographs were contributed by Sebastien Cuvelier, Mark Quisquirin, and Virlanie staff and volunteers

The production of this annual report was spearheaded by Virlanie’s Executive Director, Celine Santillan, Communications Associate, Maren Avrille Pascual, Fundraising and Communications Deputy Manager, Julian Fowler and design/layout partner, Toolbox (Jamie Bautista, Ysa Locsin, Martin Villanueva and Panch Alvarez).

31 Our invitation to get involved...

Help give back the smile to street children!

Here is a checklist so you can get to know Virlanie’s children a little better, participate in our activities, support our work and become part of the family!

Read the 2009 Annual Report

Visit our website, follow us on Twitter, be our contact in Multiply, and join our group/fan page on Facebook!

Sponsor a child by filling out the pledge form on page 15 or email virlanie. [email protected].

Volunteer to teach kids how to cook, play the guitar or play basketball! Email Clementine (for foreign volunteers) or Lyn (for local volunteers) at [email protected]. About the Income Generating Project (IGP)... Several homes have activities for children (young adults Spend your birthday (or any other special and mothers too) which include painting, making occasion) with our children by taking them bracelets, etc. These on an educational trip (to the zoo, park, museum, etc.)! products are sold by Virlanie through stores See our new video/s on Youtube! (search: and directly to friends. Virlanie Foundation) In 2010, the Invite the choir to your event! Foundation will also sell Email : [email protected]. an 18-month calendar (July 2010-December 2011) to commemorate its 18th anniversary. For every calendar Visit us! Let us know you’re coming sold, the monthly allowance of one Virlanie child will be by sending us an email at virlanie. covered. Contact Dana at (632) 895-3460 or email [email protected]. her at [email protected] for inquiries. All income from the IGP is utilized for the Foundation’s operations.

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