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Bahay Tuluyan (BT)

Bahay Tuluyan is a non government organization that provides a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing and responding to the abuse and exploitation of children in the Philippines. BT works in the Filipino cities of Manila, Laguna and Quezon, delivering social services and programs on the street and in communities.

Bahay Tuluyan seeks to promote, fulfill, respect and protect children’s rights. Throughout all of their work, they aim for maximum children’s participation and see the best interests of the child as being paramount. The United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child is the framework
for all of Bahay Tuluyan’s values and programs.

In recent years, BT has invested heavily in ensuring that their programs are sustainable by using a social enterprise model. BT now runs a rice farm, an agricultural farm, a roof top garden, cafe and hotel. These projects help to generate income for BT. They also meet many of the dietary requirements of the children in their care. Last, but certainly not least, these social enterprises give the young adults real life work experience, training and income. This helps to break the cycle of poverty as they are able to be gainfully employed in the relevant industries.

Victorian, Catherine Scerri, has worked at Bahay Tuluyan full time since 2003. She remains the crucial link between BTPA and Bahay Tuluyan. With Catherine as BT’s Deputy Director, she ensures that communication is clear and accountability is high.

To see more about the wonderful work being done in the Philippines visit Bahay Tuluyan’s website at www.bahaytuluyan.org .Bahay Tuluyan's Website