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About the Program
Established in 1997, the KIDS Program has been the heart and unifying force of UP JMA. The organization has a variety of income-generating projects dedicated directly toward supporting the education of 39 bright, yet underprivileged, elementary and high school students from Grades 4-12, aged 9-18. These kids are selected from the areas of Barangay Loyola Heights and Barangay UP Campus in Katipunan who belong to the Tahanan ng Panginoon - Our Lady of Pentecost Parish.
Our Mission
We aim to provide the kids with supplementary education and development outside the typical classroom. Alongside monthly financial stipends for our kids and their families, the program organizes fun and exciting events designed to supplement their formal education and aid in their holistic growth and value formation. The program also fosters deeper relationships between the kids, their families, and the members of the organization.
Academic and Recreational Activities
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.
Workshops and Talks
These workshops and talks are hands-on experiences that allow the kids to learn various essential life skills, and to foster their creativity and intelligence.
KIDS Day Out
KIDS Day Out is a fun and exciting out-of-town trip to educationally enriching facilities filled with team-building activities that will foster a stronger bond between the kids and the UP JMA members.
Educational Excursion
The scholars visit interactive exhibits, museums, art galleries, and aquariums to allow them to learn new things outside the classroom setting.
Sports Day
In addition to encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle, Sports Day allows kids to hone teamwork, camaraderie, and friendly competition alongside physical skills development.
Stipends & Care Packages
The scholars are provided a monthly stipend to support them during their studies. Moreover, packages are also provided in line with the community’s needs as assessed during the house visits.
House Visit
House Visit day is dedicated to visiting the kids’ families in their homes to strengthen the rapport between UP JMA and the community each semester. Here, the members of UP JMA 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.
Contact Us
For inquiries, you may reach the UP JMA KIDS Program at kids@upjma.com