Celebrating Love, Faith, and Kindness During Mano Amiga’s 15th Anniversary

Philippines – October 2023

On October 4, we came together to commemorate a significant milestone in the journey of Mano Amiga – our 15th anniversary.  From a heartfelt Thanksgiving Mass to inspiring panel discussions with our remarkable students, ’15: On A Mission’ was a celebration of love, faith, and kindness.

Our celebration welcomed members of our Board, partners, volunteers, and supporters, whose acts of kindness fortify our mission, extending our reach to students and families. Mano Amiga Ambassadors Sophia Diaz and Clark Dino expressed gratitude and unity, emphasizing community contribution. A panel discussion featuring students Mikaela, Noah, Zach, and Denise highlighted our empowering environment and holistic education approach. The essence of Mano Amiga, rooted in love and passion for community upliftment through education, was echoed in closing remarks by Ms. Lynn Pinugu, our Executive Director, inspiring us to strive for the best and repay kindness with love and faith.

In ’15: On A Mission,’ we celebrated not just 15 years of Mano Amiga but also the countless lives touched, the dreams nurtured, and the love shared within our community. As we look forward to the future, we carry with us the mission to spread love, faith, and kindness to every corner of the world, just as we have done for the past 15 years.

“I hope that Mano Amiga keeps doing what it’s good at, just being a community, a really nice community where you can interact with others and feel no pressure. And I hope Mano keeps developing as a whole.” –  Zachary Blaze Carrillo, Grade 9 student