Leon

Name: Leon
Avg Family Income in Community: $365.00
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Personality: Affectionate, Friendly/social, Playful
Interests: Watching television or videos, Playing with toys, Socializing with friends
Siblings:
Hannah, 17, Female
Lives with: Mother
Language: Filipino
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1685709

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Walls: Blocks or brick layer
Roof: Blocks or brick layer
Floor: Dirt or sand
Water source: Neighbor shares
Level of Overcrowding: Overcrowded
Access to Internet: Occasional
Access to Telephone: Occasional

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Children growing up in poverty in the Philippines face serious barriers that can limit their opportunities — including unsafe environments, disrupted education, health and nutrition challenges, and few pathways to meaningful work. 

That’s why our approach focuses on helping children stay in school, gain confidence and thrive in safe, supportive spaces — building the skills they need for the future. Through educational support, health and nutrition resources and other programs led by trained local staff, children develop self-assurance, resilience, and a solid foundation to grow into healthy, capable young adults who can shape their own futures.