To help reduce poverty and to promote national transformation by contributing to the growth and development of God-fearing, socially-responsible micro and small entrepreneurs.
A transformed and progressive society where people live in accordance with Godโs plan, with dignity, sufficiency and responsibility towards others and the rest of the creation.
Our Transformation Agenda
To see Filipino families in poor communities rise above poverty and experience Godโs plan for an abundant life. This will take place as they come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ, apply His principles in the way they work, manage relationships and resources, help one another grow in their knowledge and personal walk with the Lord, and teach others to do the same.
Our Profile
The APPEND Network board and management staff believe that the Kingdom of God is a kingdom of expansion and not of limitation. Thus, APPEND plans to grow its client base to 5 million poor by 2015. This expansion plan is not for fame nor fortune but for the less privileged Filipino households to experience the fullness of life that God intends for all.
The APPEND Network was founded by Christian businessmen from the Philippines. In 1991, the APPEND organization was registered with the Philippinesโ Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) as non-stock, non-profit organization with a registry number of 186944. APPEND was also accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) as a credible donee institution.
We exist for the purpose of...
Facilitating the growth and viability of its partner organizations as well as the continuing development of the poor micro-entrepreneurs, their families and communities.
Strengthening the technical competence, leadership and spiritual health of the staff, their clients and the children of the microentrepreneurs by continuously developing simple and easy to understand tools, training and devotional materials and by conducting regular training, conferences and research in micro-enterprise development (MED) and spiritual transformation.
Undertaking evaluation and audit for and in behalf of its partner organizations.
Coordinating the mutual accessing of resources, information and technology for the benefit of the poor communities in the country.
Our Core Values
Commitment to the Poor: Members are committed to loving and serving the poor and marginalized in the developing world, striving to enable lasting improvement in their lives, families, and communities. The needs, expectations, and wellbeing of the poor and our fellowmen inspire everything we do.
Humility: Members are committed to modelling Christ and His humility being of service to one another, and not on any supposed personal superiority or advantage (whether based on our position, influence, personality, wealth or otherwise).
Respect: Members operate on the basis of respect for all people; in particular, Members aim to value fully each client and to affirm personal dignity and uniqueness. This respect is also the foundation for our Membersโ relationships with clientsโ communities and with others involved in our work โ supporters, suppliers and colleagues.
Integrity: Members honour the trust placed in us by our clients, supporters, fellow members, and staff, endeavouring to manage all our resources transparently and in a manner that reflects our Motivation. We aim to do the right things for the right reasons, whether or not anyone will know.
Stewardship: Members are committed to being good stewards of social, political, economic and spiritual resources, exercising a thoughtful and cost effective use of time, skills and finances. We promote excellence, professionalism and best practice in every aspect of our work, seeking to maximise every opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission.
Transformation: Transformation is solely the work of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. For someone to be an effective instrument and facilitator of change, that person himself should experience spiritual renewal and transformation. Thus, APPEND upholds the value of developing a lifestyle of faith in and obedience to Christ.
