Action for the Care and Development of the Poor in the Philippines

15/04/2026

We celebrate you today, ACAP VCWM Lourdes D. Mejia.

Your dedication to the community continues to inspire us.

Congratulations on being recognized as one of the Natatanging Babae sa Komunidad of Barangay San Dionisio.

May you be an inspiration to others.🩷

06/04/2026

24/03/2026

Looking for a creative and meaningful summer activity for your child? Give them the chance to learn how to draw and paint while building confidence and creativity!

Enroll your child in ACAP's Art Summer Class! 🎨🎨🎨

What we offer:
• Drawing
• Acrylic painting on canvas
• Step-by-step guidance by a professional art instructor

Schedule:
Morning Session 9am to 11am: Drawing fundamentals (sketching, shading, proportion)

Afternoon Session 1pm to 4pm : Acrylic painting (color mixing, composition)

Let’s make this a colorful, creative and inspiring summer for your child!

Message us directly to reserve a slot or inquire about schedules and rates.

11/03/2026

3 days of learning, collaboration, and commitment.

The Capacity-Building Support on Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Case Handling for VAWC Desk Officers, conducted from January 28 to 30, 2026, under the Gender-Responsive Actions towards Community Empowerment and Development (GRACED) Project of Asmae Philippines, co-funded by AFD - Agence Française de Développement, in partnership with Action for the Care and Development of the Poor in the Philippines (ACAP), equipped our VAWC Desk Officers and selected Barangay Officials and Staff to strengthen knowledge and skills in handling cases, protecting victims of violence, and promoting safer and more inclusive communities.

06/02/2026

Art belongs to everyone.

National Arts Month reminds us that art is not a privilege; it is a shared language that shapes identity, nurtures imagination, and strengthens communities.

For ACAP, this month is a celebration of community voices, young creators, and everyday acts of creativity rooted in lived experience. We honor the power of the arts to foster learning, healing, and social change—especially in spaces where stories are often unheard.

As we celebrate, we reaffirm our commitment to making the arts accessible, participatory, and meaningful for all.

05/02/2026

A joyful and meaningful Kamustahan with Paaral filled with laughter, learning, and connection.

Our kids had a fun and engaging playgroup session with Ms. Mheanne Vargas, creating a safe space for play, expression, and smiles. Meanwhile, our Paaral spent an empowering afternoon gaining new knowledge through the topic “Adolescent and Sexual Relationship: Preventing Teenage Pregnancy and Promoting HIV Awareness,” thoughtfully discussed by Mrs. Emelita A. Bote, RN., Nurse III and Head Nurse of San Antonio Valley 8 Health Center.

We also proudly awarded and recognized our ACAP Achievers for the first semester of School Year 2025–2026, celebrating their efforts, growth, and dedication to learning.

It reminded us that education goes beyond the classroom, it starts with open conversations, guidance, and care. Together, we nurture informed minds, confident youth, and healthier communities.

27/01/2026

19/01/2026

FRAGMENTS OF HOPE
The Inner Worlds of Manila’s Marginalized Youth

ACAP (Action for the Care and Development of the Poor in the Philippines), in partnership with FINALE ART FILE presents FRAGMENTS OF HOPE from January 9 - 28, 2026.

An exhibition of artworks created by out of school youth from the Manila’s most vulnerable communities. They are not mere paintings, they are confessions, dreams, and quiet rebellions rendered in color.

Each canvas whispers of lives interrupted, of ambitions buried beneath the weight of poverty, now unearthed through art. In these strokes, you will find resilience- raw and unvarnished – alongside the fragile beauty of hope rediscovered.

16/01/2026

Closing Ceremony of the 120-Days Dietary Supplementary Program across three barangays in Parañaque City.

📍 Barangay San Isidro
📍 Barangay BF Homes
📍 Barangay San Antonio (Area 4, Seacom, Lower Barangay, Fatima)

We extend our deepest gratitude to our primary sponsor, Hapag Asa Program under Assisi Development Foundation Inc., together with Conexus Medstaff and Kain Po Program of Century Pacific Group RSPo Foundation.

Our sincere thanks as well to the three barangays of Parañaque City and the dedicated Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) for their tireless support, food preparation, and assistance to our beneficiaries throughout the program.

This milestone reflects our shared commitment to nourishing children and reducing malnutrition in every community.

15/01/2026

MoA signing between Barangay 183 Villamor Pasay City and Action for the Care and Development of the Poor in the Philippines

Asmae - Association Soeur Emmanuelle in partnership with ACAP to implement the GRACED Project or (GENDER-RESPONSIVE ACTIONS TOWARDS COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT)

This project focuses on Gender Based Violence and Violence Against Women and Children in the community level. The aim of this project is to end violence and discrimination to all genders in the community especially to all vulnerable sectors including women and children.

06/01/2026

"Fragments of Hope"
Community-based Art Exhibition

January 9, 2026, 6 pm at Finale Art File
Chino Roces, Makati

See you there!

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06/01/2026

Fragments of Hope 🎨

The Inner World of Manila’s Marginalized Youth

Come and witness powerful stories told through the art of street children.

Opening night: January 09, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 Finale Art File
Exhibit runs until January 28, 2026

See you there!!