Newsletters
AWARDING OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF MINDANAO MANGO FARMERS
June 18, 2013 ·
On June 7-9, 2013, Mr. Donard Angeles – Agriculturist and Amabelle Facturanan- Project Coordinator together with volunteers from Germany and USA travelled to Davao to meet and discuss community and children problems and challenges in the communities. This was part of an effort to come to know the needs of the small farmers, to help [...]
Read More...SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS.
June 18, 2013 ·
The Home for boys Department conducted its Summer Camp Activity on June 5-7, in Masinloc Zambales. The camp had a theme: ³KALIKASAN, aking pananagutan para sa magandang kinabukasan². The aim was to learn about global warming and its effect on humanity and how we can protect our environment. It was also important to use this [...]
Read More...PREDA NEWSLETTER MAY 29, 2013
May 30, 2013 ·
FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION. A Family Day celebration for the Preda girls was conducted last March 26 to 27, 2013 wherein fun-filled activities and advocacy driven topics were discussed to 65 family members who attended the said activity. (A total of 28 families/relatives attended the event together with the 44 children recovering at the center) The [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter February 2012
February 24, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen, Preda Staff
Read the stories of the children you are helping to save and news about the great programmes of Preda, how you can save more and do good work to make this a better, happier, and safer world for abused and exploited children. – Fr. Shay Cullen, founder.
Read More...Preda Newsletter October 2011
October 31, 2011 · By Preda Information Office
Dear friends and defenders of children, The happiest child at the PREDA home for children is ten year-old Rose Ann; she was rescued from her abuser by the PREDA team a few weeks ago. Her mother made a mistake and sent her to her auntie to help in house chores but she was abused by [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter July 2011
July 31, 2011 · By Preda Information Office
Dear friends and supporters of children’s rights, Opening doors to freedom is one of the most successful programs of the PREDA Foundation. It’s a fantastic experience to see young teenagers walking free from jails where they have been unjustly imprisoned and to see the happiness on their smiling faces when they realize that they are [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter February 2011
February 27, 2011 ·
DEAR FRIENDS AND DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, Last year was another remarkable year for all of us who continuously support the work for social justice and children’s rights. Even at the end of the year, the work was endless in helping the impoverished children and families. Christmas parties and relief operations were organized and conducted [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter October 2010
October 2, 2010 ·
DEAR FRIENDS & DEFENDERS OF HUMAN RIGHTS, The US Navy left behind a proud heritage in the Philippines – their children. When the Navy base closed at Subic Bay, these children of mixed-race were left abandoned by their fathers, some without mothers, others adopted by poor families, and all impoverished materially, culturally and without family. [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter May 2010
May 31, 2010 ·
Preda has been working for 36 years, since its founding in 1974 to rescue youth and children from jail, abusers, death squads and the streets. We have exposed the torture and abuse of children in prisons in Metro Manila and elsewhere. With the help of you, our supporters, there are 112 child victims of abuse recovering at Preda and enjoying a happier life and well supported in best practice, run-separate communities.
Read More...Preda Newsletter December 2009
December 2, 2009 ·
This is a happy time for the many children being cared for by Preda. Twelve (12) more children were released from prison to the care of the “Preda New Dawn” boy’s home to start a new life of dignity and respect. Six new girls were rescued from their abusers in recent weeks. There are 110 [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter October 2009
October 2, 2009 ·
DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF PREDA, I have to open this newsletter with the sad news of the kidnapping of Columban Father Michael Sinnott. Father Michael is a true dedicated self-sacrificing missionary. He is my former professor at the Columban Seminary in Navan, Ireland and co-missionary here in the Philippines. I appeal for all to [...]
Read More...Preda Newsletter June 2009
June 2, 2009 ·
Dear Friends, Supporters and Defenders of Children, Greetings and welcome to our Preda Newsletter with the latest updates on the action and developments since March this year. There has been remarkable progress in the services for children, many more have been rescued from jail, brothels and abusers and many are recovering. They are finding a [...]
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