Our Work: Values

Progress out of poverty must start with the belief that change is possible.

Living in ultra-poverty means living without hope.

Poverty is a vicious cycle of failure that reinforces feelings of inferiority and worthlessness. Families in poverty often have no one to rely on in times of crisis.

Transform builds hope and close relationships, leading to greater respect for self and others. The local pastor and volunteers walk participants through a biblically-based values course (attendance is optional but encouraged). The results: stronger families, more confident choices, and aspirational hope for the future.

After Transform:

48%

increase in close friendships

43%

increase in self-worth

32%

increase in hope

Values Focuses:

Relationships

God

Family

Community

Personal Character

Self-worth

Integrity

Self-control

Wise Choices

Priorities

Hope

Future Planning

It’s Contagious In A Good Way

“I realized you have changed, so I should change too.” When Rexmar spoke these words to Diana, she felt proud and realized the sacrifices she had made to attend ICM’s Transform program had paid off. Forty-three percent of participants in ICM’s Transform program report an increase in self-worth at the end of the program.

Building Connectedness

Each icon represents a unique person, and each line represents the people they know well enough to discuss personal matters.

Before Transform many people were isolated and lonely. After four months, people are connected and friendships abound. Transform builds strong, supportive communities.

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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.

Education

Children in poverty desperately want to learn but struggle at school from day one. Transform brings education into the home, allowing parents to become their children’s first teachers.

Invested and engaged from the very beginning of their child’s learning, parents encourage their children to start and remain in school.

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.

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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.

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