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It starts with YOU! Your monthly gift will help provide tangible solutions so children and families in ultra-poverty can enjoy a life full of hope.

See what your support makes possible.

Read real stories of hope from the community.

“I’ve never had savings before—now I even have a passbook! I’m excited to give my small contribution each week and save for my son’s education. I want to be successful someday—not for myself, but for my family.”

—Celine, Cagayan de Oro

“I promised myself that when I retire, I will offer the rest of my life in serving the Lord. Now, I want to help churches in the mountains, and I am using what I learn in Thrive and Go Viral to do this.”

—Pastor Edwin, Iloilo

“I am thankful to ICM donors because their help reached our community. I would not have learned about values, health, and livelihood if it wasn’t for Transform.”

—Gemma, Davao

“Thank you, ICM, for treating my cataracts! After 17 years, my eyes can see clearly again!

—Lydia, Kalibo

“I wanted to help my daughter learn more but without formal education myself, I worried I couldn’t teach her everything she needed to know. Through Family Academy, I received the right tools and gained confidence to teach her.”

—Analyn, Bacolod

“My desire is to serve the needs of my community. Partnering with ICM helped me reach out to them through the Transform program. Now, a savings group has been established to help mothers and fathers start saving even a small amount to help their families.”

—Pastor Cris, Koronadal

“I did not hesitate to join Transform because I saw how much it could help me and my family. I am grateful to our savings group, where I learned proper saving habits.”

—Judith, Dumaguete

“We travel dangerous roads and climb mountains to reach families living in hard conditions. Through ICM’s programs, these families now have support for livelihood, savings, and better health.”

—Pastor Roy, General Santos

“I am thankful that ICM’s Transform program reminded me to take care not only of my family’s physical and financial needs but also their emotional needs.”

—Saraque, Palawan

“Transform helped me become resilient even when threatened by life’s challenges. We can survive because I learned to cook snacks to sell and for consumption.”

—Erlinda, Dipolog

“Through Transform, I gained health lessons and livelihood skills—and now I feel more confident as a mother. I even plan to start a small business and save for our needs. Thank you for empowering me, ICM!”

—Jane, Tacloban

“My son really loves the materials—it helps him recognize and understand things more easily. Thank you so much ICM! I hope you never get tired of helping more families in the communities.”

—Analy, Bohol

“Thank you so much for the overwhelming support and love extended to us, the devoted servants of God. Joining the ICM Thrive network became a turning point in my pastoral ministry!”

—Pastor Ricardo, Cebu

Creating Impact that Lasts

Lasting change begins with hope, but that’s just the first step. To sustain that hope and bring about lasting transformation, we build long-term partnerships and networks of support with local community leaders in critical focus areas:

Economic Growth – Savings Groups

Healthy Families – Community Health Champions and Medical

Spiritual Growth – Thrive Pastor Networks

Platinum Seal of Transparency

We have earned the 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, affirming our commitment to transforming lives through a business-minded approach. Our research-backed Transform program creates sustainable impact for ultra-poor families in the Philippines, breaking the cycle of poverty one family at a time.

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