Two Generational Approach

ICM’s early childhood education strategy applies a two-generational approach. Parents are empowered with confidence as they learn to actively engage in their children’s education. Children are equipped with the skills they need for success as they get ready to enter school. The stress of child rearing is reduced as mothers learn new values, health and livelihood strategies from Transform. And homes become places where education is prioritized.

34% increase in time spent in parent-child activities
34%
increase in time spent in parent-child activities
197% increase in parents who think their children will graduate college (20% to 59%)
197%
increase in parents who think their children will graduate college (20% to 59%)
80% of children have improved social and relational skills
80%
of children have improved social and relational skills
83% feel better equipped as parents
83%
feel better equipped as parents

*study by Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2014 

Learning for all

When Engely enrolled her five-year-old daughter in ICM’s Family Academy she knew Charmy Angel would get a solid foundation in phonics and maths. What Engely didn’t expect was that the parent-coaching program would transform her relationship with her daughter.

Take a look at the other parts of the Transform box

Values

Hope is the key: progress out of poverty must start with the belief that change is possible. The Biblical Values in Transform foster attitudes and behaviour change that build relationships.

Transform strengthens social networks, builds families relationships and fosters self-esteems and confidence.

Health

One medical crisis can wipe out any progress made in poverty. Transform’s Health curriculum equips mothers to give their children better hygiene, sanitation, disease prevention and nutrition with training and resources.

Transform rescues children from malnutrition through feeding, and provides medical interventions in emergencies.

Livelihood

The biggest problem the poor face is a lack of reliable income. Transform helps mothers provide for their kids by earning more money through small business, and save for the future.

Parents and children save money in micro-savings groups, building up capital to launch bigger business ideas and access additional sources of funding.

Get Involved

Volunteer

If you’re in Hong Kong or the Philippines we have great opportunities for volunteers in our offices. But wherever you are in the world, we would love to hear from you and get you involved.

Trips

People from all over the globe make life-changing trips to visit our work in the Philippines. Safe, fun and hands-on for families, corporate CSR groups, friends and church groups.

Be an Ambassador

Around the world, ICM ambassadors advocate for ICM in their workplaces, churches and friendship groups.

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