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Two projects. Choose where to help.

Explore the proposed centers in Manila and Bataan: who they will serve, what is planned and how your support could help.

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Manila Community Empowerment Center

Who it is for
30 children · 60 mothers per year · 15 college students
What is planned
Daycare, livelihood training and safe student accommodation.
Proposed budget
€1,883,137 including infrastructure, furnishings and three-year staffing.
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Day Care

30 children benefit; morning sessions for paying families, afternoon sessions free for low-income children

Livelihood for Mothers

Traditional Filipino snack-making and "Beads of Hope" handicrafts - 15 mothers trained quarterly

Multipurpose Hall

Space for conferences and seminars generating income through rentals

Student Lodging ("Home of Hope")

Safe, affordable accommodation for 15 underprivileged college students

Solar System Installation

€45,000 investment for sustainable energy and reduced operational costs

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Bataan Retreat & Sustainability Center

Who it is for
150–200 young people per month · retreat guests
What is planned
Youth recreation, retreat spaces and an 800 m² organic garden.
Proposed budget
€1,361,000 for the proposed center.
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Recreational Facilities

Basketball court and swimming pool engaging 150-200 youth monthly

Coffee Shop & Souvenir Shop

Revenue-generating activities promoting local crafts and products

Organic Garden (800 sqm)

Supporting sustainability and wellness programs with fresh produce

Lodging & Retreat Spaces

Near Mount Samat - a historic and spiritual destination for reflection

Values-Based Tourism

Filipino hospitality, environmental stewardship, and spiritual enrichment

Enquire about Bataan

Both budgets exclude €486,620 in shared administration and contingencies. Total proposal: €3,730,757. All beneficiary figures are planned targets.

FIND YOUR WAY TO HELP

Choose the opportunity you want to support.

Explore a defined component, a budget category or a whole center. Partial contributions and in-kind support can be discussed directly.

These are proposed budgets, not fixed donation prices. Components may sit inside larger categories: do not add the solar amount to the total again. An itemised agreement defines what a contribution will fund.

Investment

Financial Overview

Where the funding will go

Manila (Infrastructure) €1,469,000
Manila Furnishings €220,108
Manila Staff (3-year) €194,029
Bataan Retreat Center €1,361,000
Admin + Contingencies (15%) €486,620
Total €3,730,757

Budget scope: Manila infrastructure is €1,469,000; furnishings and three-year staffing add €414,137. Bataan is €1,361,000. Administration and contingencies add €486,620, bringing the total to €3,730,757.

The proposal describes a €45,000 Manila solar component. Ask Sr. Marianne to confirm its allocation within the detailed infrastructure budget.

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PROJECT STATUS

A proposal you can review.
A plan to confirm together.

Both centers are proposed projects. The available proposal sets out budgets and planned activities; a funding commitment should use an updated scope and schedule agreed with Sr. Marianne.

Documented in the proposal

Manila / Quezon City

Education, livelihood training and student housing, with infrastructure, furnishings and three-year staffing budgets.

Next confirmation

Current funding position, property arrangements, permits, itemised costs and a construction start date.

Request the Manila status
Scope, partial funding & reporting

Support the full component or propose a partial contribution. Agree the itemised scope, procurement budget, milestones and reporting schedule with Sr. Marianne before committing.

See the due-diligence checklist
Documented in the proposal

Bataan / Mount Samat region

Retreat and youth facilities, community enterprise and an organic garden, with a proposed center budget.

Next confirmation

Exact site, current funding position, permits, operating plan and the implementation schedule.

Request the Bataan status
Scope, partial funding & reporting

Support the full component or propose a partial contribution. Agree the itemised scope, procurement budget, milestones and reporting schedule with Sr. Marianne before committing.

See the due-diligence checklist

Funding secured and the remaining funding gap have not been confirmed in the supplied materials. The €3,730,757 figure is the total proposed budget.

How the planned reach relates to the budget

PLANNED REACH & SHARED COSTS

Connect the budget to the people.

Children

30 children

Planned daycare with paying morning sessions and free afternoon sessions for low-income families.

Part of the shared Manila center budget

Mothers

60 mothers / year

15 mothers per quarter trained in snack-making and Beads of Hope handicrafts.

Part of the shared Manila center budget

Students

15 college students

Planned safe, affordable accommodation through Home of Hope.

Part of the shared Manila center budget

Shared Manila budget categories

Infrastructure €1,469,000 · Furnishings €220,108 · Staffing for three years €194,029

These categories support the center as a whole. Separate costs per programme or person have not been supplied.

Bataan: youth, retreat and sustainability

Planned reach: 150–200 young people per month, with retreat facilities, local enterprise and an 800 m² organic garden. Proposed center budget: €1,361,000.

All figures describe planned reach and proposed costs, rather than achieved outcomes. Ask for the operating plan and monitoring approach before finalising support.

Review the complete funding plan

MANILA · WHO YOUR SUPPORT IS FOR

Children. Mothers. Students.

Three priorities of the proposed
Community Empowerment Center.

Children

A place to learn and grow

30 children · proposed reach

Daycare with paying morning sessions and free afternoon sessions for children from low-income families.

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Mothers

Skills that support a family

60 mothers a year · proposed reach

Training in Filipino snack-making and “Beads of Hope” handicrafts, with 15 mothers trained each quarter.

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Students

A safe home while studying

15 college students · proposed reach

“Home of Hope” proposes safe, affordable accommodation for underprivileged students completing college.

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The project figures describe planned activities and targets.

The Challenge

The Problem We Address

A sister outdoors alongside a child

Families & opportunity

Persistent poverty cycle among urban poor families in the Philippines

Colourful handmade artwork displayed in the community

Early childhood education

Limited access to early childhood education and safe after-school care

A sister visiting a community member

Livelihoods for mothers

Mothers lack pathways to dignified, income-generating livelihoods

Sisters and fellow participants gathered indoors

A safe home for students

Underprivileged students need affordable, safe housing to complete college

A large group of sisters and fellow participants gathered indoors

Spaces for young people

Youth need safe, values-based spaces for recreation, wellness, and formation

Original photographs from the sisters’ community life illustrate the people and relationships at the heart of the mission.

Our approach to education, livelihoods and faith
Our Approach

Our Mission and Approach

Transforming lives through compassionate service, DSH empowers vulnerable communities with holistic development for dignity, resilience, and self-sufficiency.

Holistic Education (Mind)

Daycare, school-readiness programs, and learning resources for children and students

Livelihood & Wellness (Body)

Income-generating skills for mothers, safe housing, recreation facilities

Formation & Values (Spirit)

Creating spaces for spiritual growth, community connections, and personal development

Sustainable Impact

Revenue-generating projects ensuring long-term financial viability and community ownership

Beneficiary figures below are the targets described in the project proposal.

Proposed Reach

Who these projects aim to serve

30

Children · annual target
School readiness & nutrition

60

Mothers · yearly training target
Income generation & skills

15

College students · lodging places
Safe housing for college

150–200

Young people · monthly target
Recreation & wellness

Connection to the Sustainable Development Goals

SDG Alignment

SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Proposed timeline and milestones to confirm

The proposal lists an 18-month duration, 548 construction working days and four phases. Ask Sr. Marianne to confirm the detailed schedule before agreeing a funding commitment.

Project Timeline

Timeline & Milestones

18

Months
Total project duration

548

Working Days
Construction duration

4

Key Phases
Planning to launch

OUR PROJECT REGIONS

Two places. One shared mission.

Explore the communities where
your partnership can make a difference.

01 · MANILA / QUEZON CITY

Community Empowerment Center

Learning for children, livelihood skills for mothers and a safe home for college students.

Explore the Manila project
02 · BATAAN / NEAR MOUNT SAMAT

Retreat & Sustainability Center

Spaces for youth, reflection and community enterprise, with an organic garden.

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Regional overview · Manila Bay and surroundings

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The map shows project regions, not confirmed property boundaries or exact center locations. Both centers are proposed projects. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Manila & Bataan · Project regions

Project regions · Exact center locations are not yet confirmed.

TURN INTEREST INTO A CONVERSATION

Find the right way to partner.

Start supporter onboarding

Support a whole project, a defined component or the resources that help the centers serve their communities.

01

Grants & major gifts

Discuss funding for construction, furnishings, staffing or a particular project component.

Discuss a grant or gift
02

In-kind partnership

Explore furnishings, solar equipment, technology or skills training that match the project plans.

Offer resources or expertise
03

Sponsorship

Discuss a hall, program, scholarship or equipment sponsorship, including naming opportunities described in the proposal.

Explore a sponsorship
Interested in impact investment?

The original proposal also invites discussion of revenue-backed investment tranches. Contact Sr. Marianne to request the proposed structure, terms and supporting documentation.

Your contact for support

Sr. Marianne Farrugia, DSH

Speak directly with Sr. Marianne about your interests, the detailed proposal and how to take the next step.

18marfar@gmail.com+63 977 131 8846

#12 Campanilla Street, Barangay Mariana
New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines

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Send your partnership enquiry

Start with an enquiry. No payment or commitment is required. Discuss the current funding position, the use of your contribution and the reporting you need with Sr. Marianne before committing.

Choose your interests and send. Your email program opens with a prepared message to Sr. Marianne.

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If no email program opens, write directly to 18marfar@gmail.com.

BEFORE WE SPEAK

Questions from potential partners

Can we support one project or a specific component?

Yes. The proposal invites grants, in-kind support and sponsorships. Discuss your preferred scope with Sr. Marianne, including a defined component such as student lodging, furnishings or solar equipment.

Are the beneficiary numbers achieved results?

They are the proposed targets for these projects. They describe the planned reach, rather than completed outcomes.

What information can we request before committing?

Ask for the detailed project proposal, the current funding position, an itemised budget, the construction schedule, governance and reporting arrangements, and any documentation your organisation requires.

How do we arrange a donation or partnership?

Contact Sr. Marianne to discuss the project and request official payment or partnership instructions. Contributions are arranged directly with the congregation.

How are the centers intended to sustain their activities?

The Manila plan includes hall rentals and paying morning daycare sessions alongside free afternoon sessions. The Bataan plan includes lodging, retreat spaces, a coffee shop, a souvenir shop and an organic garden. These are planned activities; detailed operating projections can be discussed with Sr. Marianne.

A CLEAR BASIS FOR YOUR DECISION

Funding status & due diligence

Proposed total budget

€3,730,757

Two centers, furnishings, three-year staffing, administration and contingencies.

Secured funding

Awaiting confirmation

No verified amount has been supplied for publication.

Remaining funding need

Awaiting confirmation

Calculated once secured funding and the current budget are confirmed.

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