About Us
Bringing hope in action through dignity and sustainability for families in Cebu, Philippines.
Our Mission
To provide transformative opportunities for marginalized children and their families, fostering holistic change through education, spiritual growth, and community building.
Our Vision
To inspire, equip, and empower marginalized children and their families, helping them thrive as responsible members of a community rooted in Christ.
Our Core Values
Our core values guide everything we do, from how we serve communities to how we build sustainable solutions.
Faith
A personal response to God that cultivates trust in others.
Compassion
Being moved by the suffering of others and taking action to help them.
Growth
Embracing challenges, learning from experiences, and consistently pursuing opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Our Story
Four years before the official registration of Paglaum Sakinabuhi (PSK) as a non-governmental organization in 2019, the Apostolic Sisters of St. John (ASSJ) in Cebu, Philippines, were already working with marginalized squatter families in Banawa Hills.
Their mission initially focused on providing catechism to the community. However, they soon discovered that the children they served struggled to grasp spiritual teachings due to the pressing challenge of hunger. In response, the ASSJ sought to address both the spiritual and material needs of these children and their families, ultimately founding PSK as an NGO.
In early 2024, to strengthen the organization's impact, ASSJ Cebu enrolled in a 19-week organizational development and Project Strategic Planning Workshop series. This initiative aimed to clarify PSK's identity as an NGO and create a sustainable road map for its future, resulting in our current mission, vision, goals, and core values.
Based on this organizational development work, PSK has developed an ambitious six-year project plan (2025-2031) designed to create a transformative path towards sustainability for both the target families and the NGO itself.
Our Goals
Six strategic objectives guiding our work
Education Access
Improve access to quality education and skills building opportunities for marginalized children and their families.
Spiritual Growth
Foster spiritual growth and leadership rooted in Catholic values among children and their families.
Economic Stability
Strengthen families by providing resources and opportunities for economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Well-being
Enhance the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children and their families.
Community Building
Build resilient, self-sustaining communities where children and families can flourish.
Leadership Development
Develop the next generation of leaders who will positively impact their families, communities, and society.
Our 2025-2031 Projects
Three major initiatives designed to transform lives
AMUMA Project
A character building project focused on spiritual and human formation to cultivate strong values and growth in Catholic faith. "Amuma" is a Visayan word which means "to nurture."
Faith Forward Program
A spiritual and faith development initiative that includes catechism, Bible sharing, retreats, and sacraments to deepen participants' connection with God.
Seeds of Greatness Program
A human values and character formation program that trains participants in essential life skills and ethical principles.
Grow and Flourish Program
A fellowship and growth program that blends spiritual, faith, and values development through activities such as annual camps, outings, pilgrimages, and couples retreats.
I CAN Project
Educational development and advancement opportunities through scholarships, literacy programs, and specialized educational training. Education is not a luxury, but a necessity.
Hope for Tomorrow Program
A scholarship program that provides educational advancement by covering basic school needs for beneficiaries including uniforms, school supplies, projects, transportation, and snacks.
Engage and Explore Program
A literacy program aimed at boosting the capacity and abilities of marginalized beneficiaries while enhancing their academic competitiveness in reading, English, math, and science.
Lead and Prosper Program
A specialized training program designed to address specific learning needs and develop practical life skills in areas such as culinary nutrition, financial literacy, and career development.
RISE UP Project
A capacity building initiative aimed at restoring human dignity and empowering beneficiaries to achieve economic growth and stability through personal and professional development, vocational training, and social business initiatives.
Skills Up Program
A personal and professional development program covering leadership, communication, time management, and social entrepreneurship.
Build Up Program
Vocational training in fields like agriculture, culinary arts, driving, reflexology, and sewing with support for social entrepreneurship and job placement.
Thrive Up & Ground Up Programs
Career readiness support and income-generating initiatives including job placement, social business training, and ongoing business development support.
"Together, we have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, one that not only transforms lives today, but also shapes a brighter future for generations to come. By working hand in hand, we can overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and build a stronger, more compassionate community."
PSK Cebu Mission is possible and it will start with you. Will you give PSK Cebu a chance?