Sponsor a Child
Children near Payatas, Manila who need sponsors today
Meet two featured children who have already started in education, but are currently in need of a regular sponsor.
Scroll down and find out about another 16 students also looking for support.
For details on Mango Tree House students who require sponsorship, please contact John at .
Tyler
Opportunity;
Meet Tyler!
Tyler Gierro Celino is a bright and cheerful six-year-old from Sitio Upper Pintor, Rodriguez, Rizal. He lives with his parents, Rogie and Mary Joy, and his baby sister in a modest home built from shanty materials. His father works as a truck helper earning around ₱9,000 per month, while his mother stays home to care for their children. Despite financial hardships, the family remains resourceful, using solar-powered appliances and reclaimed furniture to meet their needs.
Tyler recently completed Kindergarten with distinction, earning a final grade of 94% and receiving multiple awards such as High Honors, Star Reader, and Task Champ. He is an intelligent, kind, and curious child who loves reading, learning, and helping at home, especially in caring for his infant sister. His dream is to become a policeman to serve and protect his community.
With his parents’ strong support and his disciplined, eager attitude toward learning, Tyler is now ready to enter Grade 1 at San Isidro Elementary School. He embodies resilience, hope, and a bright future ahead.
Support needed
Your generous donation of £30 per month would mean that the family can be certain that Tyler will keep his focus on his education, something they all know is important for the future.
Icha Athena
Birthday: February 19th, 2019
Grapevine Student
Opportunity:
Icha Athena is a kind and respectful young girl from Kasiglahan Village, Montalban, Rizal. She lives with her parents, Edwin and Joana, in a semi-concrete one-bedroom home equipped with basic appliances. Her father works as a motorcycle rider in the National Capital Region, earning around ₱10,000 per month depending on passengers, while her mother stays home to manage household responsibilities and care for Icha. Despite limited income, the family remains determined and hopeful for a brighter future.
Icha is well-mannered, selfless, and compassionate, always addressing elders with courtesy and often putting others’ needs before her own. She recently completed her early childhood education under the Asian Students Christian Foundation’s Cashew Tree Program, consistently earning Outstanding Awardee recognition from Nursery to Kindergarten.
She graduated Kindergarten with honors, achieving a final grade of 92%, and received multiple special awards including Best in Reading, Public Speaker Awardee, and Young Singer Award. Icha actively participates in school events such as United Nations celebrations and academic competitions, demonstrating confidence and talent in academics and extracurricular activities.
Icha dreams of becoming a doctor so she can care for her mother when she falls ill. With her loving family’s support, dedication to learning, and compassionate heart, Icha is determined to build a brighter future.
How You Can Help
A Grapevine sponsorship of £30 per month would ensure that Icha can continue her education and build a brighter future. She is already recognized for his good grades and polite behavior—your support would help her stay on this promising path.
Meet our Students
Below are 16 of the 200 plus students from Cashew Tree School, Grapevine, and *Mango Tree House who are currently in need of a sponsor. Sponsorship is a blessing for our students, to have someone caring about them, cheering them on in their education and celebrating their successes is as important as the contribution to the costs. These children, aged between 4 and 16, have unique stories and dreams, and with your support, they can achieve a brighter future.
To view a personal biography of each student and learn more about their family, simply click on their photo.
