Introduction:
Guided and Unified Interaction for the Development of Children, Inc. is a non-stock and non-profit
organization organized in 1997 to help � special � children, orphaned, abandoned, and street children.
Guide Inc. an acronym for the foundation�s long name, sponsors an annual 10-days summer camp whose programs
involve educational, socio-cultural and psychological activities geared toward children�s rehabilitation,
learning enjoyment and social adjustment. The foundation hopes to bring together resources,
knowledge and expertise of professionals and volunteers in response to children�s issues like
mental retardation, autism, giftedness, physical disabilities, street life and behavior and those that
are psychologically handicapped.
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There are 11 incorporators and 20 pioneer members from diverse background founded GUIDE,
INC. The incorporators and
pioneer members consists of educators, psychologists, social workers, medical personnel, businessmen, and relatives
of �special� children and those who, like students, share deep concern for the plight of the unfortunate
children.
The 11 Incorporators
- Gerry Duwin A. Dela Zerna
- Faye Helen C. Panganiban
- Evelyn M. Vargas
- Herman D. Medina Jr.
- Bernard S. Rimando
- Ariel Christopher Marcelino
- Ma . Victoria D. Catalan
- Allan S. Reyno
- Glecy B. Escano
- Reynaldo M. Lucero
- Ruby l. Masacayan
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The 20 Pioneer Members
1. Ronnie H. Barcelona
2. Ninette Calino
3. Joen G. Celen
4. Von Hanzell de Dios
5. Therese F. Diaz
6. Ricardo Dumangas
7. Charlaigne Echon
8. Desiree S. Madrid
9. Joan S. Madrid
10. Bernard Magbanua
11. Pergetino Malabed jr.
12. Dennis B. Mendoza
13. Eulyses Onoraso M. Molo
14. Famous Panes
15. Ma. Sheila Panganiban
16. Pamela Emilie C. Panganiban
17. Jesus Pablo Ramos
18. Ma. Consuelo Ramos
19. Grace Rosalan
20. Maicah Serafin
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THRUST AND MISSION
To translate GUIDE, Inc.�s mission of � SERVICE TO CHILDREN ABOVE ALL � the foundation hopes to achieve
the following:
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To hold summer camp for children who are mentally,
physically and emotionally handicapped to include
children who are orphaned, abandoned and street
children once a year;
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To provide avenue for professional and student
volunteers who have inherent altruistic character and
built-in caring attitude and to serve as training
facility for them in developing their skills in
understanding of the complex world of children who are
handicapped and � special � by nature;
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To promote public awareness, sympathy and concern
on plight of � special � and unfortunate children;
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To provide educational opportunities, when able to
children in support of their educational needs; and
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To put up a center, when able to house and to
attend to the needs of � special � and unfortunate
children.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
In pursuit of its Goals, GUIDE Inc. is guided by the following principles;
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GUIDE, Inc. believes in the capacities, creative
skills and potentials of children.
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GUIDE, Inc. advocates for the protection of
children�s right and their welfare.
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GUIDE, Inc. focuses on programs that promotes and
enhances children�s self-esteem, faith in their
capacities and the development of their creative
skills and potentials for growth.
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GUIDE, Inc. cannot save the children by itself, it
hopes effectively work in partnership with any NGO,
government agency or private entity of similar or
willing to pursue the same vision/mission.
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GUIDE, Inc. supports and encourages the active
participation of professional and student volunteers,
local NGO�s, POs and other civic organizations in the
implementation of its projects with equality as the
fundamental basis of any working relationship.
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GUIDE, Inc. believes and respects the rights of the
child.
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THE PROGRAM:
1. GABAYAN is GUIDE, Inc.�s prime program. It is a 10-days summer camp annually held intended to
provide the � special � and the unfortunate children the opportunities to :
a. Travel, discover and learn things differently from the usual that they have in their environment;
b. Enjoy the company of other children either normal or � special � through activities that will provide
them exploration and experience for self-discovery;
c. Develop faith in their capacities and use their creative skills to hone their potentials;
d. Enhance their self-esteem through association to people with no attachment to them and develop
friendship among themselves and ;
e. Understand that the world is a good place to live in.
2. INSTITUTIONAL SOCIALIZATION PROGRAM
Monthly visit to institution beneficiaries to socialize with wards/children through programs and
group dynamic activities.
3. CHILD ADVOCACY
GUIDE Inc. receives invitations from various schools and organization on the plight,
conditions and life of � special � children including abandoned orphaned and street children. Information
campaign is also initiated to correct false impression people have on this children.
4. REFERRAL AND COORDINATION.
Since the group has still no center for which the children can be attended
to, they are referred to other agencies when temporary shelter is needed or for any other reason which calls
for protection of the interest of children.
5. COUNSELING.
Counseling services are extended to children and children�s parents or relatives and
anybody who may require assistance in understanding the needs of the children.
6. SPORTS.
Provide sports program for special children through the conduct of mini-Olympics and coordinate
with and assist other NGO on their sports activities for � special � and other unfortunate children.
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AFFILIATING AGENCIES
� Asilo de San Vicente de Paul � Sagip Kabataan, Manila
� Chosen Children, Inc. Silang, Cavite
� Disabled Persons Affairs Division Office of the City Mayor,
Mandaluyong, City
� DSWD-Lipa City, San Pablo City, Calapan City
� Isaac Lopez Elementary School, Mandaluyong, City
� Kanlugan sa Erma Ministry, Inc. Manila
� Lipa City South Central School
� Paaralang Pag-ibig at Pag-asa, San Pablo City
� St. Martin de Porres Street Children Center, San Pablo City
� Special Care Development Center, Las Pinas
� SPECS Foundation, Inc. Pasay City
� SOS- Children�s Village, Lipa City
� Sun for all Children Inc. Manila
� Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, Inc. Quezon
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