Felix Y Manalo Foundation • United States of America
Felix Y Manalo Foundation is the humanitarian arm of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), providing support and assistance to communities facing hardship across many regions. Guided by the belief that caring for others is a fundamental duty, the Foundation focuses on programs that address education, health, livelihood, environmental care, and disaster response. Its efforts are grounded in the principle that service should uplift people in practical and sustainable ways. Through its volunteers, the Foundation reaches populations that experience poverty, social exclusion, or the effects of crises, aiming to help them regain stability and move toward long-term improvement.
The Foundation’s mission is to promote well-being for individuals and communities facing poverty, disasters, limited access to health care, or other challenges. Every initiative reflects values rooted in unity, service to God, and responsibility toward fellow men and women. Felix Y Manalo Foundation seeks to address immediate needs while also offering programs that support communities over the long term. This balance between urgent relief and lasting development guides its operational approach and shapes its humanitarian direction.
Through the Aid to Humanity initiative, the Foundation has reached communities in several parts of the world. In Canada, volunteers work with low-income families, Indigenous groups, new migrants, and children who face different forms of social or economic hardship. They organize food distributions, clothing donations, and educational support activities. These efforts are held in major cities and remote areas, ensuring that aid is accessible to those who may not have other forms of assistance. In the United States, Aid to Humanity tours travel to many states, offering food, hygiene kits, school supplies, and other necessities to households in need. Beneficiaries include minority populations, Native American communities, seniors, and families dealing with financial strain.
Care for Humanity plays a central role in the Foundation’s outreach. Through this program, volunteers provide essential groceries, medical assistance, educational services, and community support to families and individuals experiencing hardship. The platform continues to evolve to meet diverse needs, adjusting its activities to the circumstances of each community. The approach combines short-term relief with broader strategies to help people move toward stability.
The Foundation’s volunteers remain at the heart of its work. They contribute their time, skills, and effort to organizing programs, assisting at events, and helping communities in need. Many volunteers involve their families, helping younger generations learn the value of service. The Philippine government acknowledged the Foundation’s contributions through the Banaag Award in 2021, reflecting the positive impact of its international outreach. Felix Y Manalo Foundation continues to operate under a structured system that emphasizes accountability, transparency, and the responsible use of resources, enabling it to maintain steady, practical humanitarian efforts.
