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21 September 2024

A second Fire leaves 2006 families homeless!

Another fire, this time suspected accidently started by two men stripping metal to extract the copper when the sparks ignited a nearby foam mattress shop and the narrow paths between the housing were not wide enough for the fire trucks to get through leaving 2006 families (6789) individuals homeless ...

5 August 2024

Elderly Feeding Programme now includes Bingo!

The feeding programme for senior citizens now includes a monthly bingo session run by the British Women’s Association in the Philippines. It gives them a chance for social connection, fun and to win practical prizes! The British Women’s Association (BWA) are a wonderful group of women, they ...

3 August 2024

Fundraising event by Newport World Resorts

Fundraising event by Newport World Resorts, for the new multi-purpose building in Naic, a resettlement area by the NHA for Tondo residents. ...

25 July 2024

Uniform Distribution

Distribution of school uniforms and shoes donated by the staff of HSBC in Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. ...

23 July 2024

School Supplies Distribution

Distribution of school supplies donated by Inner Wheel of China Town, Gem Stationery, Uy Ngo Dee family, Anj Lauchengco and Uysipuo family. School uniforms and shoes donated by LBC Foundation and Purple Community Fund for all Upskills Students. ...

18 July 2024

Distribution by AY Foundation Philippines for elementary school uniforms for the fire survivor children.

Distribution by AY Foundation Philippines for elementary school uniforms for the fire survivor children. Shoes and School supplies were purchased from the PCF relief fund. ...

17 July 2024

Nutrition Month Celebration

Nutrition Month Celebration this year we focused on the national nutrition plan which aims to reduce malnutrition for all ages for the seniors in our feeding programme. The session started with a video, 10 ways to healthy, followed by a nutritious meal, games and prizes and ended with karaoke. ...

16 July 2024

Market Day

We held a market day shopping experience for our students who selected good quality clothes for themselves. Special thanks to Macquarie staff who ran the market day. Special thanks to Latter Days Saints who provided insulation and patched up the holes in our roof for our multi-purpose hall. ...

21 March 2024

Fire leaves 652 families homeless

A fire broke out leaving 652 families homeless with only the clothes on their back. Upskills social services team sprung to action and conducted a needs assessment for every family so the relief aid could be targeted - see the video for the update. ...