Independent, non-religious, and non-political, it is open to everyone, created in 1980 by Sister Emmanuelle following her experience with scavengers in Egypt’s slums. Our Vision:
"A fair world which guarantees that children can live and grow with dignity within their environment, to become free citizens who contribute to society"
Our Missions:
- Stimulate child development through a global approa
ch
- Build the capacity of local stakeholders involved in child development
- Stand up for children by raising awareness and advocating
- Experiment, disseminate and share practices
Asmae - Soeur Emmanuelle Philippines Inc. The Philippines office is based in Quezon City and is registered in the Securities Exchange Commission and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Asmae works in collaboration with local partners and has supported programs for the prevention of school drop-out and underperformance, prevention and care of children at risk, adolescence support and support to children with disabilities. Asmae primarily focuses on the following major areas, (1) Prevention and care of children at risk (2) Supporting children with disabilities (3) Prevention of gender-based violence and (4) Promotion of children’s rights for the internally displaced Indigenous People of Sama Ba'jau
Asmae currently operates through local partnership civil society organizations and government-line agencies (DSWD and NCIP Region 4A) and supports in building the capacities of local stakeholders. We are also an active member of Council for the Welfare of Children, the Child Rights Network, and the Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other network for children.
