Caitlin's Big Heart in Cebu, Philippines


Eight-year-old Caitlin is a familiar, cheerful face at the Allies Mentoring Program (AMP) in Laray, Cebu, Philippines. Whenever she can attend, she often arrives early with a big smile, ready to greet the volunteers and help with whatever needs to be done.

Caitlin enjoys taking on little responsibilities. Whether there's a task to finish or a friend to welcome, she is always eager to help. She gets along well with the other children and sometimes invites her friends to join the program, too.

At AMP, children like Caitlin spend time singing praise songs, listening to Bible stories, creating artwork, and playing games together. These activities give them opportunities to learn about God's love, build friendships, and enjoy being children.

Life at home isn't always easy for Caitlin, but she has caring people around her, including a neighbor known as Nanay Joy, who looks after her and other children. With encouragement from volunteers and her community, Caitlin continues to share her cheerful spirit and kindness with others.

Thanks to generous donors, children like Caitlin have a caring place to learn, grow in faith, and enjoy being kids. Your support makes these moments possible.

A child doing AMP activity