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The Virlanie Foundation, Inc. (VFI) is a private non-sectarian child caring institution in Metro Manila, Philippines. The foundation serves children found living in the streets as well as those referred by other institutions. Virlanie works to prevent the future physical and psychological abuse of children. It envisions empowered children see a brighter future for themselves. Annually, it cares for more than four hundred (400+) children in its twelve (12) homes and eight hundred (800) children through its outreach programs. Virlanie was founded in 1992 by Dominique Lemay, in partnership with Filipinos. Since that time, Virlanie has looked after more than 11,000 children in Metro Manila. Virlanie bases its dozens of projects and support services on three main programs: residential, support, and outreach. VISION: Empowered children for a brighter future. MISSION: To take care and look after the children in need of special protection. GOAL: Virlanie Foundation, Inc. extends developmental services to children for them to become self-reliant, productive, independent individuals using the family atmosphere and reintegration to normal community life. The Foundation is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is duly licensed and recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines (DSWD). It is a member of the Association of Child Caring Agencies of the Philippines (ACCAP) and of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) What does the foundation do? Virlanie provides children a home. A family. 12 homes serve as the home to more than 200 children every year. Children can be in a Virlanie Home for as short as a few months to many years depending on their needs. Apart from food, shelter and clothing, Virlanie provides children with opportunities to study, finds ways to try to re-unite children with their families (if they are capable of caring for the children), and endeavors to give children psychological intervention, and assistance with their legal cases. Why Virlanie Foundation Inc.? Virlanie Foundation Inc. is one of the largest non-sectarian, non-profit organizations in the country that cares for street children. It has cared for more than 11,000 children in the last 16 years. Virlanie is unique in that the foundation is not a center – it’s a home. A home where the prevailing atmosphere is that of a family. It has a father, mother and aunts who care for and provide formation to the children. This home to street children, called Virlanie has been able to change the lives of many young people who otherwise, would have stayed in the streets, and would have not developed into responsible individuals. Consider this: In the last three years, Virlanie has re-united 368 children with their families, progressed 97 young adults to independent living and help 10 children to get adopted. Data shows that, of the above, 235 are still with their families, 83 are working and 45 are still studying. Partnership with Virlanie Virlanie welcomes cash and in-kind donations. Individuals and corporate partners are encouraged to donate to the foundation and spend time with the children, be it at play or through structured activities. The aim is to give individuals the opportunity to volunteer - ‘do something’ that they like and that will benefit the child as well. From this, there have partnership which developed to a variety of cooperative actions. CONTACT US If you would like more information about specific homes, programs and activities, please contact MAREN AVRILLE PASCUAL/Communications Associate E-mail: communications@virlanie.org.ph Alternate: virlanie.communication@gmail.com Address: VIRLANIE FOUNDATION, INC. 4055 Yague Street, Brgy, Singkamas, Makati City 1204, Philippines Tel: (632) 896 2289 ; (632) 896 3460 ; (632) 895 5260 Fax: (632) 895 5232 Website: http://www.virlanie.org
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Virlanie launched its updated website - www.virlanie.org. Its fresh, new look and friendly interface encourages involvement in Virlanie's mission and repeat visits will soon be a must. The Foundation's children, staff and volunteers will be... more
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 | Visit Virlanie with your family, friends and colleagues – hold an outreach activity with the children from the Homes or from the Mobile Unit or Open Day Center. Become a Virlanie Friend. Brighten your celebration with the songs and talents of the Virlanie Children’s Choir. Whatever your interest, whatever your background, we can offer a way for you too, to give the smile back to street children. http://www.virlanie.org/join-us/ |
| Virlanie launched its updated website - www.virlanie.org. Its fresh, new look and friendly interface encourages involvement in Virlanie's mission and repeat visits will soon be a must.
The Foundation's children, staff and volunteers will be sharing their words and their photos - visitors to the Virlanie homes are encouraged to do the same. Visitors can volunteer with Virlanie, apply for employment, sponsor a child and even donate on-line.
There is something for everyone on the new Virlanie site - come and join us give back the smile to street children.
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 | Learn more about fund raising this 2010! Visit http://www.venture-asia.org for more information. Our Public Courses Calendar are also out so, what are you waiting for? Join us and let everyone know about your advocacy! |
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| 8 to Educate is an awareness campaign by 8 restaurants in Serendra and Bonifacio High Street and Virlanie Foundation, Inc to promote and support education for disadvantaged children. The campaign runs from October 26 to December 31, 2009. |
| Virlanie Foundation is happy to report that close to PHP 120, 000 was raised during the benefit dinner and silent auction hosted by Chateau 1771 (Greenbelt 5) last October 6th for Virlanie families who survived typhoon “Ondoy”.
As we mark the national celebration of Children’s Month this October, keep your calendar free for our events that will aim to support the education of street children. |
| Tropical storm "Ondoy" hit Manila Saturday causing the worst flooding in forty years and devastating the lives of countless thousands.
The 240 children living in 12 foundation homes are safe and well - but the children of the Mobile Unit and Open Day Center in Paco, Divisoria and Quiapo have been badly affected.
Dozens of families and hundreds of children have lost everything - food stocks, clothes, school supplies - all washed away or spoiled by the flood waters.
Currently refugees in schools and sports halls, our children are in critical and urgent need of food, clothes, school uniforms and supplies.
To better come to their aid, the Virlanie Foundation/Chateau 1771 fundraising dinner HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH. All proceeds of the dinner and silent auction will directly benefit the Virlanie children hit by Ondoy.
Help us help these children - make your reservations today.
Call Mathilde/Kiel at 895-3460, 09103393864, or email kfernandez.virlanie@gmail.com |
| Virlanie children volunteer for coastal clean-up! September 19 is International Coastal Clean-Up Day! 30 children and young adults along with 20 staff members and volunteers will help clean Manila Bay! In 2008, the Philippines contributed an estimated 46,390 volunteers, removing 852,261 pounds (387,399 kg) of trash and covering 357.65 miles (578.47 km.) of shorelines and waterways. This year, Virlanie will take part and contribute to cleaning up Manila Bay.
Virlanie also joins the world as it commemorates the United Nations’ International Day of Peace this September. 30 Virlanie children will be part of the storytelling campaign that focuses on promoting a culture of peace among the youth spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace Process as part of the National Peace Consciousness Month celebration.
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| Join Virlanie as it celebrates its 17th anniversary this July. Support Virlanie's homes and programs by making a donation to the foundation so that you too, can give back the smile to street children. Visit www.virlanie.org to know how.
On Virlanie's 17th year, school year 2009-2010 started on the high note because 433 children enrolled in formal schooling. 149 children from the residential homes and 284 from the outreach communities were enrolled to the nearby public elementary or secondary schools, as well as in colleges and universities. For the 52 children who have special concerns, in-house classes started in late June. While a total of 127 children attend the tutorial classes in our Magellan Learning Center.
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 | Thanks for passing by...join us (excuse for Baguio weekend) for our 5th anniversary on saturday 4 July...Chin Chin is our guest artist, Details on our site.
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| The first day of June is Back-to-School Day in the Philippines. For 17 years now, Virlanie has provided educational support to the children under its care. Virlanie children are enrolled to nearby public elementary and secondary schools; some pursue vocational training while some take up four-year degree courses in colleges / universities.
Virlanie invites you to support our children as they go back to school. The foundation welcomes cash donations and school supplies and other educational materials. Visit www.virlanie.org to see how you can make a difference in a child’s future. |
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