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WHO WE ARE

Fresh Hope for Families Philippines (FHFP) was established in 2008 as an organization focused on helping the abused in Angeles City, Philippines. It is a non-profit Christian body registered with the Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) and the Securities Exchange Commission in the Philippines.

 

Our primary vision is to provide hope through rehabilitation efforts for young girls who are abandoned, abused or exploited and also to assist “at risk” families in the community.  FHFP aims to assist these lives in overcoming their challenges, transforming to be valued and healthy individuals, contributing as an effective member towards society.

statement of faith

FHFP is a faith-based organization which has articulated corporate values and beliefs as follows:

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  • WELFARE AS A MEANS TO AN END: Social welfare is important but transforming lives towards Jesus Christ is more important.

  • ALIGNMENT WITH FRESH HOPE: To align closely and have the mind-set of FHFP. 

  • SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Submission to authority and operate authority with humility

  • UNITY IS STRENGTH: Teamwork is valued, strive for unity and avoid divisive words/actions.

  • TRUSTWORTHY: Be trustworthy and reliable with full transparency.

  • PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION: Regular, frequent and relevant communication is vital.

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In addition, FHFP believes in maintaining a community of workers who consider their engagement with the foundation as:

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  • A “calling from God” - a personal response to God’s invitation to join Him in His work among the abused;

  • A vocation - a personal choice and commitment to become an agent of change and a channel of blessings in the life of the people that the foundation serves;

  • A way of life - a means to achieve self–actualization in the light of God’s intended purpose for his/her life.

THE ISSUES

POVERTY

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Abandoned and neglected children are the most vicious symptom of a country wrought with poverty, without enough money or resources to satisfy their nutritional requirements, and other basic needs like shelter, clothing, and medicine. With little to no parental care, they fend for themselves, making them extremely vulnerable to abuse, trafficking, hazardous labor, and illegal activity. In 2009, 16 out of 100 children in the Philippines lived below the food poverty line.

ABUSE

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Children from poor households are very susceptible to abuse, both sexual and physical. 13 out of 100 Filipino children have experienced sexual abuse at home; while 30 out of 100 Filipino children have suffered severe forms of physical abuse such as slapping, kicking, smothering, tying, drowning, and burning. 4.6% of these suffered harm so severely that they required hospitalization.

EXPLOITATION

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Sexual exploitation of children is a massive issue, especially where the masses are suffering from poverty.
It includes the production, access, and distribution of child pornography; most commonly sold by the child's family for profit through videos, pictures, and live streaming sessions. The burden of poverty is so big that some families even turn to prostitution. 100,000 Filipino children are involved in prostitution yearly.

VISION

FHFP is a Christian organization envisioned to transforming abused and orphaned female children into healthy survivors and “at-risk”/marginalized families into Christ-centered community partners.

MISSION

FHFP is committed to responding to the complete needs of the abused and orphaned female children, and accompanying them on a journey of renewed hope and faith with dignity and self-worth while enjoying their rights to live a responsible and Christ-centered life.

FHFP is also committed to assist marginalized families eradicate their poverty-cycle through financial and education programs and transforming families and communities towards Christ.

 

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