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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Established in 1997, the KIDS Program stands as the cornerstone and driving spirit of UP JMA, embodying its commitment to purpose-driven leadership and community impact. Through a diverse portfolio of income-generating initiatives, the program directly funds the education of 39 exceptional yet underprivileged students from Grades 4 to 12, aged 9 to 18. These scholars are carefully selected from Barangay Loyola Heights and Barangay UP Campus in Katipunan, and are part of the Tahanan ng Panginoon community under the Our Lady of Pentecost Parish. The KIDS Program not only uplifts lives through education—it creates lasting change, one student at a time.
OUR MISSION
The KIDS Program goes beyond the classroom—providing enriching experiences that support holistic growth and value formation. Alongside monthly financial stipends for the kids and their families, the program hosts engaging and educational events that complement formal learning. It also nurtures meaningful connections among the kids, their families, and UP JMA members, creating a strong, supportive community.
LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM!
With their holistic growth, value formation, and meaningful development in mind, UP JMA constantly creates out-of-school learning opportunities for the kids through academic and recreational activities.
HOUSE VISIT & CARE PACKAGES
House Visit Day is dedicated to visiting the kids' families in their homes to strengthen the rapport between UP JMA and their community each semester. Here, the members converse with the families to personally assess and deeply understand their needs to be able to create projects tailored to the goals of the community.
Each scholar receives a monthly stipend to help ease the financial burden of their education, ensuring they have the resources needed to focus on their studies. The program also provides thoughtfully curated care packages that address specific needs within the community based on our assessments during the house visits.
CONTACT US
For inquiries, you may reach the UP JMA KIDS Program at kids@upjma.com
