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ANNUALREPORT 2025TULAY NG KABATAAN FOUNDATION, INC. Annual report and audited financials TNK
TABLE OF CONTENT A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR02 ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY03 VISION AND MISSION04 PROGRAM OVERVIEW06 STREET CHILDREN CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ELDERLY ABANDONED CHILDREN OF THE SLUMS SCAVENGER CHILDREN 2025 HIGHLIGHTS 2025 KEY FIGURES A GLOBAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT 2025 PROGRESS REPORT OF THE PROJECTS LIWANAG PROJECT 2026 PROJECTS HISTORY OF TNK FINANCIALS 2025 SPONSORS 07 08 09 10 11 13 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 30 1
2025 2026 2027 2028 3750 3800 3850 3900 3950 4000 40502025 2026 2027 2028 360 380 400 420 440 460A WORD FORM THE DIRECTOR REV. FR. MATTHIEU DAUCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The year 2025 brought significant challenges for the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, filled with difficulties and moments of intense pressure. We led a long and complex administrative process to obtain the official license from the Philippine social services, a vital requirement to continue serving children in need. We were also struck by several fires, both in the crowded slums where many vulnerable families live and in our new provincial project. These events tested our resilience and our courage. Still, even in the hardest moments, we were never alone. A gentle and steady light reminds us that our mission has a deeper purpose. Strengthened by faith, solidarity, and everyone’s commitment, our foundation stood strong. More than ever, our unity and determination allowed us to keep moving forward. For the sake of the children, we will always be ready to push through adversity and continue with hope. ESTIMATE NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES IN SLUMS ESTIMATE NUMBER OF STREET CHILDREN SHELTERED 2
AUDITED FINANCIAL ACCOUNT FINANCIAL STATEMENT CERTIFIED BY B.I.R.The DSWD, the Philippine social services agency, distinguishes three main levels of accreditation, and TNK holds all three. 1. REGISTRATION: Since 1998, TNK has been registered with the DSWD and listed in the official registry. 2. LICENSE TO OPERATE: Since 1998, TNK has held a DSWD License, which is renewed every three years. TNK’s License was successfully renewed in December 2025. 3. ACCREDITATION: In 2013, the foundation was accredited by the DSWD, the highest level of recognition. Accreditation authorizes an agency to implement social and development services. Through Accreditation, the DSWD supports TNK in its mission to provide effective, relevant, and high-quality social services. DSWD recognizes TNK’s transparency, professionalism, and integrity in serving the poor. Accreditation is renewed every three years following the renewal of the License. The Accreditation renewal process began in late December 2025. All the accounts of the foundation are yearly audited, by an external auditor. TNK foundation has been audited by Barbacena Tandingan & Co, a SEC accredited company. (Security Exchange Commision). The financial statements of the foundation are then yearly presented to the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) and certified. QUEZON CITY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS In order to operate, every corporation in the Philippines should be registered in the local administration. Mayor permit, business permit, fire permit, sanitary permit and locational permit are requested to be registered. All our 29 facilities secured the permits needed. On November 13, 2019, the accreditation of the Foundation has been renewed until 2022 by PCNC (Philippine Council for NGO Certification), which is a Government-led agency to certify non-profit organizations that meet established minimum criteria for financial management and accountability in the service to underprivileged Filipinos. The renewal of this accreditation was launched in 2022, and still ongoing. It is a new recognition of the work done by the Foundation towards transparency and good financial management of the donations received. The accreditation by PCNC is the last step to conclude the process to receive, from the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) the Certificate of Registration as a Donee Institution giving DEDUCTION for the DONOR and EXEMPTION FROM DONOR’S TAX. This certificate has also be renewed during 2022 until 2025. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY TAX DEDUCTION FOR DONORS EXEMPTION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX As a non-profit, non-stock organization dedicated to the street children, the foundation is exempted from the real property taxes on the houses that the foundation owns. PHILIPPINE SOCIAL WELFARE 3
OUR FOUNDATION VISION Children and any vulnerable human being protection and formation in accordance with the highest tenets of moral and spiritual values to fulfill self-autonomy, service to others and dedication to the nation. Every human being is a creature of God deserving love and care. Responsible adults must help the children and all vulnerable who are neglected, abused by irresponsible adults. The Foundation is there to provide the children, street children, children from very poor families, and neglected elders their basic human needs and to prepare the youth for a brighter future through a complete formation taking into account all human dimensions and skills. TNK would like to help every child and all the vulnerable to reach the fullness of his vocation, through his basic needs and rights, his desire to study or to get training for the ones capable, his wish to be reconciled to his family but most of all, his thirst for being loved. The goal of TNK is to give back self- dignity and confidence to the children and the vulnerable, to lead the youth to a complete autonomous life and the elders to live the end of their life with dignity. MISSION 4
BRIDGE CLASS A step forward to school 5
TO HELP THE POOREST ONES OF METRO MANILA PROGRAMS IN THE OF MANILA Abandoned to all kinds of dangers in the street, the street children are the most vulnerable, ready to do anything to survive. There are thousands of them who have broken all ties with their families, who are victims of violence and drugs and who are subjected to begging, theft and prostitution. We provide them with complete structures for their social rehabilitation In the midst of Metro Manila, thousands of families suffer daily from the hardships of the life of the slums. To meet the basic needs of these poor communities, the foundation has created a program to empower parents to be themselves the catalyst for change. SITUATION To meet the basic needs of all abandoned children and elders, without exception. Our homes are suitable for children such as toddlers, young people with special needs, students and the elderly. OUR GOAL Street childreen, street children with special needs, elderly abandoned in the streets. PROFILE 380 children elders 29 residence homes SITUATION Aware of the dire situation of children and their families, TNK focuses its actions on four essential priorities : feeding them, providing them with an education, giving them access to healthcare and giving them a protective environment. OUR GOAL Children below 6 years old and their families, pregnant women. PROFILE 3803 beneficiaries 10 daycare centers* “Children” refers to individuals enrolled in one or several programs of the foundation. ** One “Beneficiary” refers to one child who take profit of one service of the foundation. Are not counted the hundreds of children benefiting the programs punctually. STREET IN THE OF MANILA SLUMS 6 &
Number of children sheltered 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 0 100 200 300 400STREET CHILDREN SITUATION There are thousands of street children in Manila without any link with their families. They are surviving alone on the streets of Manila by begging, stealing or prostituting themselves. Easy preys for gangs, most of them become drug addicts and victim to all kinds of abuse (physical, sexual...). ACTIONS & SERVICES IN THE STREET The first step is the day and night presence of educators and social workers in the streets where these children live. They create bonds through discussion, activities and games that enable them to freely choose to join the foundation. “DROP IN CENTER” Open day and night, the two drop-in centers (1 for girls and 1 for boys) are shelters where children receive what they so cruelly miss in the street: love, education (with « bridge class » to prepare them for formal schooling), compassion, health care, staple items such as food and clothes. RESIDENCE HOME The assessment of the situation by the social workers very often reveals that reconciliation of the child with his family is not appropriate. In such cases, children are accommodated in one of our 29 residence homes, where they live in a family atmosphere. EDUCATION The child then integrates the public school of his district and grows in the home until his autonomy. Children are enrolled in public schools adapted to their situation, from kindergarten to university, vocational training or training in agriculture, cooking or services in partnership with companies involved in these sectors. In order to protect those most exposed to the dangers of the streets - gangs, drugs or conflict with the law - the foundation has opened a rehabilitation farm outside Manila. Through these different types of education, children can regain their dignity and prepare for their future. RECONCILIATION of the child with his family whenever it is possible. Registered social workers try to find the whereabouts of the families and, little by little, recreate a link between the parents and their child. Though reconciliations are rare, it is always heartwarming to see a child reconciled with his peers since problems often come from within the family. PROTECTION we care and support children as long as needed with psychological and legal help, based on our Child Prevention and Protection Chart. GOALS 7
IN THE STREET Children with disabilities are even more at risk on the streets. They have to survive facing so intolerable situations as violence, prostitution. TNK has opened specialized homes for them, adapted to their abilities and special needs. CARING with SPECIALIZED HOMES We offer to these children an alternative to the life in the streets and counts with centers adapted to their special needs and with educators that offer them a specific adapted education and workshops. We shelter them in a family atmosphere, offering them the specific care they need. The children benefit from medical and psychological follow-up. To let this happen we have team of graduated Filipino employees (social workers, psychologists, house- parents, street educators, health care assistant, teachers...) who take care of them 24/7. EDUCATION & AUTONOMY The foundation has opened vocational training workshops where young people with disabilities learn professional basics to gradually integrate into the world of work and become independent. The foundation also offers different educational pathways (bridging class, adapted education, vocational training) to best meet the needs of young people and prepare for their social integration. Partnerships are created with other NGOs training young people with disabilities and then employing them in companies. STREET CHILDREN SITUATION Among the abandoned children living in the streets of Manila, some have handicaps – which make them even more vulnerable. Since 2006, the foundation has maintained specialized homes, providing them with the specific care they need and protecting them by offering the means for a more autonomous life. ACTIONS & SERVICES RECONCILIATION our social workers are looking for the family members of the children. The first goal of the foundation is to recreate the link between the child and his family whenever possible. PROTECTION & LONG TERM CARE we care and support children as long as needed with psychological and legal help, based on our Child Prevention and Protection Chart. Helping the most vulnerable through these shelters and workshops, gives them the opportunity to shape their own future. TNK has the responsibility to take care of those youth, some of them are already adults, as long as they become autonomous. GOALS WITH SPECIALS NEEDS 8Number of children sheltered 2013 2016 2019 2022 2025 20 30 40 50 60 70
IN THE STREET During daily ‘Big Nights’ to meet street children, our street educators frequently find alone elderly, abandoned, without family ties. In Manila, creeping misery is not only affecting children, but also elderly, totally neglected who try to survive in the streets of Manila. A SUITABLE HOME where everything has been thought out to meet the requirements of the social services. Above all, we wish to ensure the well-being of the new comers. Therefore, the foundation acquired a large house in a quiet neighborhood. It includes a wooded area where the beneficiaries live at their own pace. Many renovations were made to facilitate everyday life: ramps, small clinics, grab bars... RESIDENCE HOME Personal care, workshops and rehabilitation programs are set up to enable them regaining a decent life. Participation in household chores and other occupational activities contribute to their own reconstruction. Training sessions about personal assistance has also been set up for our young adults with special needs to offer them the opportunity to support these people while developing professional skills and life autonomy. Finally, meetings and gathering are hold between the children of all our programs and the elderly. ELDERLY ABANDONED SITUATION More and more elderly are left behind in the street. In order to tackle this issue our project is to help them the same way we are doing for the street hildren. However, our project goes well beyond: more than a shelter we focus also on intergenerational links and activities between our children and our elderly. ACTIONS & SERVICES RECONCILIATION Our social workers are looking for the family members of the elderly to recreate a link whenever possible. PROTECTION & DECENT LIFE to provide a family and convivial life adapted to the care of our elderly until their last breath as a family, with psychological and legal help based on our Prevention and Protection Chart. Like street children, these elderly need to restore their dignity. GOALS IN THE STREET 9 15 elders
HEALTH Countless children are incessantly falling ill since they don’t have access to basic health services and even treatable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhea, and measles are still among the biggest causes of child deaths. Our maternal, newborn and child health care services are giving to the mothers and babies a healthy start. These include activities follow-ups and monitoring of pregnant mothers, immunization monitoring of infants, preschool health check-ups and medical assistance. To ensure continued health of the children, parents undergo “MAPA’s” (Mama Papa) classes where they are educated on basic health. NUTRITION Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of death among children. Three out of every ten Filipino children are malnourished. TNK’s response to the problem is “Oplan Operation Timbang”, Food Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Classes. Integrated Nutrition Services activities implemented in various TNK Childcare Centers and coverage areas that seek to rehabilitate undernourished children through local, affordable and available means. EDUCATION About 8,400 barangays still lack even one daycare center, although a national law mandates one in every barangay. The quality of day care centers is generally inferior owing to poor equipment, scant learning materials, financial limitations and foremost not free. To ensure that toddlers and preschool children of informal settlers have access to early childhood care and development services, TNK offers Early Childhood Education and Mental Feeding Services. CHILDREN SITUATION Metro Manila is the most populous region in the Philippines and 3rd in the world. Estimated 4 million people are informal settlers stigmatized as “squatters” and nearly half of them are children living in slums lacking food, health, education. TNK’s is geared toward health, nutrition, education and family development. ACTIONS & SERVICES EMPOWERMENT & DECENT LIFE To help save and transform the lives of children & families of the poor urban communities, affected by violence, malnutrition and unhealthy living conditions, through their own empowerment. . GOALS IN THE SLUMS 10
DAY CARE CENTERS TNK has 4 daycare centers (Tondo, Baseco and Catmon) in order to meet the children urgent and basic needs. It became an actual haven for all families whose living conditions are indescribably like abysses of miseries of humanity. TNK has great concern for children because most of them suffer from the continuous of deprivations compared to children living in the usual informal settlements. Numerous children living within are born into a life of extreme poverty and are often given very little opportunity to escape the cycle. HEALTH, EDUCATION, NUTRITION & PROTECTION Living conditions are unbearable for adults, but even more so for children. They are exposed to all kinds of health risks. To respond to the emergency, the foundation offers balanced meals, adapted to their needs, thus protecting them from numerous illnesses. TNK also supports children at school level with free nursery classes. Because eating daily meals and going to school in good health help to improve the lives and futures of these children. Each day more at the center is one less day scavenging. The rag picker children are monitored through street education carried out by a specialist educator and local “volunteer mothers”. The objective is to be as close as possible to these children by immersing the educator in the landfill and neighboring areas to meet and assess the children’s situation. Then the educator, the child and his family put in place an individual action plan to best support the child. SCAVENGER SITUATION When Smokey Mountain was closed down in 1996, many scavenger families stayed and where another large scavenging community of estimated 40,000 people arose living in the nearby dilapidated temporary housing tenements. Whole families alongside are forced to earn a living by scavenging either at the barge dumpsite ACTIONS & SERVICES DECENT LIFE To help save and transform the lives of children & families of the poor urban communities, affected by violence, malnutrition and unhealthy living conditions, through their own empowerment. . GOALS CHILDREN 11
EDUCATION Open the window of hope 12
VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO OVERALL Year 2025 has been a year of major challenges for the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, as we faced growing difficulties on several fronts. Heavy administrative burdens slowed down important procedures and delayed key steps needed to strengthen our work with vulnerable children. At the same time, new fires broke out in the slums, once again leaving families homeless and increasing the urgency of our emergency response. These tragedies reminded us how fragile life can be for the poorest communities. In addition, the political situation in the Philippines became increasingly unstable, shaken by corruption issues revealed through a major scandal involving flood-control infrastructure projects. This climate of uncertainty affected many local actors and created further obstacles for social organizations. Despite all of this, the foundation continued to stand strong, determined to protect children and support families in the most difficult conditions. On February 20th, 2025, the Apostolic Nuncio visited the Foundation to discover firsthand the harsh reality of life in the slums and to better understand the challenges faced by the most vulnerable families. During his visit, he met the children living in the shelters of our Street Children Program, spending time listening to their stories and sharing moments of kindness and encouragement. The children and the entire team gave him a very warm and heartfelt welcome, filled with joy, songs, and sincere gratitude. His presence brought great hope and spiritual strength to everyone, reminding us that our mission is supported and carried by a wider community of faith and solidarity. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS February 13
WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS HINDER THE MISSION ! The renewal of Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation’s license turned into an exhausting and deeply discouraging battle, marked by endless obstacles and a level of administrative complexity that felt almost absurd. Over the course of the process, the DSWD system changed significantly, and with it came a wave of new requirements that we were forced to comply with immediately, despite the fact that several of these new demands directly contradicted other administrative rules imposed by the city government. Instead of a clear and coherent procedure, we found ourselves trapped in a bureaucratic maze where one document required another, and that second document was impossible to obtain without already having the first. It was like a snake biting its own tail: an endless cycle of paperwork, contradictions, and delays that prevented the foundation from focusing on what truly mattered—saving and supporting vulnerable children. The administrative burden became so heavy that it slowed down our work dramatically, and tragically, many children could not be rescued or helped in time simply because of technicalities, signatures, and procedural details that had nothing to do with the urgent realities on the ground. Month after month, we endured repeated back-and-forth trips, countless appointments, follow-ups, and resubmissions, constantly adjusting to new rules that seemed to change without warning. It took an enormous amount of persistence, resilience, and emotional strength to keep going, and without the support of a few understanding individuals who chose to be helpful rather than obstructive, we might not have succeeded at all. Ultimately, obtaining the renewed license felt less like an administrative process and more like surviving a relentless ordeal —an experience that was nothing short of hell. What hurt most was the disappointment we felt toward the Department of Social Welfare and Development itself: an institution that had always been a valuable ally to the foundation suddenly became an unexpected barrier, slowing us down when we needed partnership and support the most. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS May to December 14 Meeting with Joy Belmonte, Mayor of Quezon City
SUCCESSIVE FIRES The slum communities of Aroma and later HappyLand, both supported by the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, were tragically struck by two devastating fires in succession. In a matter of hours, countless families saw their homes reduced to ashes and their lives shattered. They lost everything: their belongings, their clothes, their small savings, and even the few precious items they had managed to preserve over the years. The destruction left many parents desperate and children terrified, facing an uncertain future overnight. Our daycare in HappyLand has been destroyed. Yet, despite the chaos and heartbreak, the foundation reacted immediately and refused to remain powerless in the face of such tragedy. Emergency teams were mobilized without delay to assess the damage and identify the most urgent needs. Within a very short time, the foundation organized a large distribution of essential supplies. Families received food, clean water, hygiene kits, blankets, clothes, and basic household materials. This rapid response allowed many victims to regain a minimum sense of stability and dignity. Thanks to this immediate support, affected families were given the strength and resources to begin rebuilding their lives. In the framework of the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, a deeply moving series of group baptisms was celebrated by Cardinal Pablo- Virgilio David at the Cathedral of Caloocan. On this special occasion, nearly 400 people were newly baptized, including around 70 adults, marking a powerful moment of faith, dignity, and hope. All the families who took part came from the poorest slum communities of Manila Bay, where access to basic services—and even spiritual milestones—is often out of reach. The ceremony was filled with emotion and joy, offering these children and parents a sense of belonging and renewal. It was an unforgettable celebration of solidarity and grace for some of the most vulnerable families in the region. MASS BAPTISM 2025 HIGHLIGHTS December August & Sept. 15
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DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS The Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation organized an essential relief distribution for families affected by the different fires that struck their communities. Many of these families lost everything in just a few minutes: their homes, clothes, food supplies, and basic daily necessities. Thanks to generous donations and the phenomenal energy of our teams, immediate action was taken to respond to this urgent situation. The foundation provided essential items such as rice, canned food, drinking water, hygiene kits, blankets, and basic clothing. Beyond the material support, this distribution brought comfort and hope to people who were deeply traumatized. Volunteers worked tirelessly, ensuring that every family received help with dignity and respect. For many, this assistance was the first step toward rebuilding their lives. It reminded them that they were not alone in their struggle. Through solidarity and compassion, the foundation helped these families begin again and move forward toward a more stable future. Madame Marie Fontanel, Ambassador of France to the Philippines, has shown unwavering support for the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, following the remarkable commitment of Madame Michèle Boccoz. Over the past years, she has remained consistently close to the children and deeply attentive to their needs and well-being. Her presence has always brought warmth, encouragement, and hope to both the young people and the foundation’s teams. Her involvement has strengthened the foundation’s work and boosted morale during challenging times. She was especially connecting us with government agencies which was precious in time of struggle with administrative processes. Thanks to her faithful support, Tulay ng Kabataan continues to move forward with confidence and renewed motivation. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS SUPPORT FROM THE FRENCH EMBASSY August to November along the year 17
LIWANAG PROJECT 2025 HIGHLIGHTS The Liwanag Project, led by the Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation in Mulanay, Quezon Province, is a unique and inspiring initiative built on hope, healing, and second chances. Its main goal is to provide vulnerable children and teenagers—especially street youth in unstable situations—with a safe place to rest, recover, and rebuild their lives. The project is based on the belief that every child deserves protection, dignity, and a future. The first part of Liwanag is the creation of a farm project dedicated to young people who need special care, temporary shelter, or simply a peaceful environment away from the dangers of the streets. Life in Manila can be harsh, noisy, and overwhelming for these children. Some of them have experienced violence, neglect, or extreme poverty. For them, the farm is not only a workplace, but also a refuge. Working on the land brings calm and stability. Feeding animals, planting vegetables, and learning daily routines helps the youth regain confidence. The rhythm of farm life is simple, but deeply comforting. It teaches responsibility, teamwork, and patience. Most importantly, it offers a quiet space where young hearts can heal. The second part of the project is the development of a beautiful activity camp, located near the beach. This camp was created to welcome children from the different Tulay ng Kabataan homes in Manila. It offers them the chance to breathe fresh air, enjoy nature, and take a break from city life. The camp is designed as a place of joy, adventure, and emotional renewal. It quickly became a true paradise for the children. The sound of the waves, the open sky, and the peaceful surroundings create an unforgettable atmosphere. The camp provides games, sports, team-building activities, and moments of friendship. It also strengthens the bond between the children and the educators who accompany them. In May 2025, the camp reached an incredible milestone. For the first time ever, the foundation was able to organize a full summer camp with all the children, lasting 11 days. It was a magical family moment for everyone involved. Many children were amazed when they arrived and discovered the camp site for the first time. Some of them even cried with emotion, overwhelmed by the beauty of the place and the love they felt. It was not just a vacation—it was a life-changing experience. February May 18
LIWANAG PROJECT However, the year 2025 also brought serious challenges. First, the project faced administrative complications due to a misunderstanding with the Mulanay municipality in July 2025. This situation led to the temporary closure of the camp. Thankfully, after months of discussion and clarification, the issue was resolved in October, allowing the camp to officially reopen. But as if fate insisted on testing the foundation again, a devastating fire occurred at the end of December, destroying seven cottages on the camp site. Despite the shock, the foundation reacted immediately: the engineer began reconstruction without delay, determined to have everything ready for the summer camp of 2026. These trials will never stop Tulay ng Kabataan—because their mission is stronger than any obstacle. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS December On World Children’s Day, The French Ambassador to The Philippines, Ms. Marie Fontanel, honored Rev. Father Matthieu Dauchez, TNK executive director, with the French Legion of Honor, to reward him for his faithful commitment to the most vulnerable children in Manila, since 1998. This acknowledgement is widely shared by all as it places in the spotlight, alongside Father Matthieu, all those who deserve it so: the children and the poorest in Manila. A great event with the children of the foundation who were also invited for the occasion, with our staff and even the ANAK-Tnk teams of Germany and France who joined us. LEGION OF HONOR ON WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY November 19
LEGAL FIGHT : A HISTORIC VICTORY FOR CHILD PROTECTION In the heart of Manila’s bustling streets, where the shadows of poverty often loom large, Tulay ng Kabataan (TNK) has long stood as a sanctuary of hope. Today, that sanctuary is fortified by a landmark triumph in the halls of justice—a victory that marks a profound shift in our mission to protect the innocent. Through a steadfast and meticulous collaboration with the esteemed Taule & Peoro Law Firm, our legal pursuit of accountability has moved from a distant hope to a tangible reality. While the wheels of justice in the Philippines can grind with agonizing slowness, our resolve has remained unshaken. We are humbled and emboldened to announce that this partnership has secured its first major conviction against a predator who sought to extinguish the light of a child's future. This legal milestone is not merely a win in a courtroom; it is a declaration that the children of TNK are shielded by an unbreakable wall of advocacy. It sends a clear message to the marginalized and the powerful alike: no crime against a child will go unchallenged, and no victim will stand alone. As we celebrate this hard-won progress, we remain committed to this slow, sure march toward a world where every child can dream without fear, guarded by the unwavering scales of justice. A heavy silence has fallen over the homes of Tulay ng Kabataan, as the news of Pope Francis’s passing reached the children he once embraced. There is a profound, communal sadness in the air—a grief felt by those who saw in him not just a global leader, but a father who truly noticed them. With tearful eyes and heavy hearts, the children have spent the day reminiscing about that unforgettable morning in January 2015. They vividly remember his warmth, his gentle touch, and the way he knelt to reach their level, making them feel seen by the entire world. In the quiet of our chapel, they have gathered to offer their simplest, most sincere gifts: their prayers. Whispering to the heavens, they have entrusted his soul to the Creator, grateful for the fleeting moment he walked among them and left an eternal mark of love upon their lives. POPE FRANCIS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS May May 20
Bea is 11 and her health is extremely fragile. She can’t read or write as she has never been to school. Her family lives in great poverty, her father is in prison, her mother isn’t able to feed her children daily, each one trying to collect a few pesos in whatever way they can. Surviving, impossible for Bea to have access to the medication she desperately needs. She joined our home for street children in 2008. A terrible situation which sadly reflects the condition of many street children we welcome. Yet Bea is a powerful sign of Hope, against all odds at the beginning. One step at a time, year after year, she continues to move forward, earnestly, with a smile on her face, and her contagious laugh. First in our Saint Charles de Foucauld home for the youngest, all the way to the Saint Maria Goretti students’ home. There was a lot of emotion during the foundation’s day celebrations when Bea, previously an illiterate 11-year-old, and now a glowing 28 year old young lady, announced that she had just graduated with a diploma as a High School Teacher. Congratulations Bea. Street children PROGRAM 2025 Children fetched in the street AGE BRACKETS encountered in the street 107 sheltered in the foundation Boys reconcilied with their families going to school or bridge class without birth certificate 297CHILDREN 6286children 191 10children 269children 141children Girls 190 Meet Bea Her future lights up 21
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Program 2025 68 children 8Youth working53 children fetched in the street 30children youth reconcilied with family BoysGirls going to school, bridge class, workshop without birth certificate 30 38 9 In the streets of Manila, children with disabilities are the most vulnerable ones. Through our dedicated homes, our goal is to provide them a safe and loving family environment where they can finally rebuild their lives, receiving daily care, therapy, education adapted to their needs. These youth also offer us wonderful lessons of perseverance and love just like Mark, a young boy with cerebral palsy. Because of his condition, his fine motor skills are extremely limited, making even the simplest gestures difficult. Yet Mark wanted to create an embroidered artwork to offer to his home. For more than a year, Mark worked patiently on his embroidery, stitch after stitch. When he finally presented the finished piece, everyone was overwhelmed, amazed by his talent. Mark showed us determination, and the incredible dignity hidden behind every child we welcome. Talented youth children 7 AGE BRACKETS sheltered in the foundation 22
ELDERLY 2025 15Residents 1Deceased 1 residence home resident sheltered in the foundation 1Resident reconcilied with his family Traditionally, families in the Philippines take care of their elderly members. However, due to economic factors, migration or broken families, some elderly individuals are left alone, leading to cases of abandonment. Our home for Lolo and Lola welcomes elderly people abandoned in the streets of Manila. Beyond shelter and care, we offer them what many had lost for years: a family. This year, our beloved Lolo Alex passed away, surrounded by the TNK family. His story embodies the mission of our home: to restore dignity, love, and family to those the world had forgotten. In a society where so many elderly people end their lives alone and rejected, every Lolo and Lola welcomed into our home is a reminder that it is never too late to be loved. Till the last breath PROGRAM average age 75years old 23
Children in the EDUCATION program Beneficiaries Daycare centers CHILDREN IN THE SLUMS PROGRAM 2025 helped by the foundation in the NUTRITION program in the health program 1914Beneficiaries 336 6 671 138Children 907MEDICAL Procedures 24
Scavenger CHILDREN Program 2025 Children in the EDUCATION program beneficiaries MEDICAL Procedures helped by the foundation in the NUTRITION program daycare centers Children in the health program 2015beneficiaries 338 4 662 204 1015 The Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation organized on November 29 a major medical mission to support families living in the slums and facing extreme poverty, the scavenger communities of Tondo. This charitable action provided free consultations, basic treatments, and essential medicines to those with limited access to healthcare. The mission was made possible through a strong partnership with Mrs. Jessica Dy, Head of the League of Barangays of the Philippines, and parishioners from the EDSA Shrine. Together, they ensured that many vulnerable families received urgent medical attention with dignity and care. More than 370 children, pregnant women, and elderly people received care including general check-ups, pediatric and dental consultations, skin treatment, and access to prescribed medicines. This initiative reflected the foundation’s commitment to protecting lives and bringing hope to the most disadvantaged communities. Medical Mission 25
KEY DATA 2025 56 tons 625,000 70 ₱ 102,000 2,000 ₱ 130 million ₱ 2,300 6,000 5 million ₱ 1 HOME FOR 1 YEAR 60 tons OF RICE DISTRIBUTED FRUITS & VEGETABLES MEALS SERVED ALL MEALS FOR 1 DAY EGGS DISTRIBUTED BACK TO SCHOOL / CHILD ANNUAL BUDGET SLIPPERS DISTRIBUTED STREET CHILDREN ENCOUNTERED 10 PRESCHOOLS IN THE SLUMS 5,000 ₱ HEALTH EXPENSES / CHILD HUMAN RESOURCES 240 FILIPINO EMPLOYERS Staff includes teachers, social workers, caregivers, administrators, and operations/support personnel. 3 permanent members 64 volunteers mothers 6 foreign volunteers 26
ANAK-Tnk GERMANY germany@anak-tnk.org contact@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk Branches LOCATION france@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk FRANCE ANAK-Tnk SINGAPORE ANAK-Tnk ITALY singapore@anak-tnk.org italia@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk USA usa@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk PHILIPPINES suisse@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk SUISSE uk@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk UNITED KINGDOM belux@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk BELUX spain@anak-tnk.org ANAK-Tnk SPAIN MEDIA COVERAGEResilience can inspire, but it can also create the illusion that we can overcome everything by our own strength, leaving those who suffer even more isolated. Every day in the streets of Manila, Father Matthieu Dauchez encounters immense suffering in the eyes of street children. Yet these children, among the poorest and most vulnerable, often reveal extraordinary light and courage through their lives. Through their example, Father Matthieu invites us to look beyond resilience alone and rediscover the true source of healing: Hope. Only Hope can ensure that suffering never has the final word. In many countries, 300 TNK friends lead volunteer networks that support ANAK-Tnk through awareness campaigns, fundraising, and advocacy for the children of Metro Manila. 27
THE IMPACT OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN The Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation unfortunately had to cancel, or at the very least postpone, many of the projects that had originally been planned. This situation was directly caused by the renewal of its license with the Ministry of Social Affairs, a procedure that normally takes only a few days but ultimately lasted seven months. 2025 PROGRESS REPORT Initially planned in 2024, already postponed in 2025 for logisitic purpose, is again postponed as a project that we hope to finalize in 2026. PURCHASE OF A BUS OF THE PROJECTS This administrative burden resulted in the freezing of most of the foundation’s activities, preventing the implementation of programs that were nonetheless essential. During this time, the needs of the poorest populations—who often depend on these initiatives for concrete and immediate support—remained unmet, highlighting the significant human impact that such administrative delays can cause.POSTPONED If the renewal of the license of the foundation has delayed also this project, the IFS construction progress has simultaneously been longer thatn initally planned by our partner. IFS PARTNERSHIPPOSTPONED The partnership is currently being finalized, and the opening is scheduled for early next year, which will allow the first students to begin their training in the hospitality, food service, and tourism industries. This project is on hold, as of now because of the unexpected fire that razed one of our actual day-care. The priority of the program in slum, then, is to rebuild first the damaged day-care center in GK/Happy-Land area. OPENING OF A NEW DAY-CARE CENTERON HOLD But the project is still relevant. We are just waiting for the proper time. Part of this project is delayed also, especially the renovation of properties newly acquired since we need to wait for a complete finalization of administrative concerns in order to be allowed to proceed with new projects. REAHBILITATION OF HOUSESON GOING Nevertheless, the overall renovation and maintenance of all the properties has been done all along the year, with the help of a third party maintenance team, led by a friend of the foundation, who is specifically renovating almost all the roofs of the properties. This much needed renovation will allow the centers to be well protected from the rain for decades ! A different renovation is planned also with the Archdiocese of Manila, which they partly fund as a donation to the foundation, for the only center not owned by the foundation, located near the Manila cathedral. The renovation is being done, but will end in 2026. 28
Start of the Chapel Finalization of Camp site Rebuilding of cottages 2024 2023 September 15 2022May 7 We discovered the place Conceptualisation of project 2025 February 23 Blessing of the new center / rehabilitation farm Our lady of Mount Carmel PROJECT KEY STEPS LIWANAG Start of the project with local authorities 29
1 & 2 . Improvements of buildings 2026 PROJECTS 4. Rebuilding of the HappyLand / GK daycare center The fire has razed our center, and fragilized the walls. We need to put down the actual structure to rebuild a new and stronger one. Unfortunately the space in the slum area will not allow us to take the opportunity to extend it, but at least, with a new renovated building, we will be able to resume operations there. The 2 main projects in terms of building improvements are the renovation to be done in the one acquired in 2024 for two possible additional residence homes, and the extension of the Boarding Home to welcome more teenagers who are numerous in the street without shelter. The long delayed project should be able to become true this year since we found a possible solution of parking within the vicinity of one of our center for youth with special needs. It will also allow the outside activities, which resumed after the procurement of the license, to be organized easily. 3. Purchase of a bus 30
2000 2004 1998 2015 2006 2010 2016 2019 2012 2014 2011 2020 2021 2022 New Director • Father Matthieu Dauchez is appointed Director by the Board of Directors of TNK. • Purchase and construction of new foundation offices at 94 Kalayaan avenue, QC. Consolidation of the foundation • Opening of a workshop for children with disabilities • Launching of the nursery project • Acquisition of new houses for the Street Children Program. • Reorganization of the scheme of Human Resources. • Internationalization of ANAK-Tnk volunteers group in Singapore, USA, Switzerland, UK. Visit of Pope Francis • Visit of Pope Francis to the foundation children in January 2015. • Accreditation by the DSWD (Philippine social services). • Opening of a new day center in the "scavenger children" program. • Launch of an ANAK-Tnk volunteer group in Spain. Development of programs • Development and opening of new centers and a home for young students. • Launch of the "children with disabilities" program. • Opening of a rehabilitation center/farm in the Bataan region. Creation of Tulay Ng Kabataan, Inc. • Opening of thefirst center for street childrenand one carpentry. • The help to children living in the slums of Manila is brought by local communities. Opening of the first residence homes • Opening of new residences for boys and centers in the slums. • New Center for Scavenger Children in the Smokey Mountain. • First center for girls under the Street Children Program. Acquisition of a property in the province of Quezon and creation of the "Liwanag" project • New centers in the "street children" and "slum children" programs. • Acquisition of new houses for the "street children" program. • Launch of an ANAK-Tnk volunteer group in the Philippines. • Celebration of the foundation's 20th anniversary • COVID crisis: Projects and activities frozen, Children in Lockdown at Home for 2 Years • Fire in the HappyLand slum and reconstruction of the Market3 slum center • Launch of an ANAK-Tnk volunteer group in Germany • 3 new residence homes in the "street children" programs • Renewal for 3 years of our accreditation with the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) and with the DSWD (Philippine Social Services). History of 2025 31 Launch of the program for abandoned and end-of-life elderly people.
2025 FINANCIAL position 2025 FINANCIAL position BALANCE SHEET in Philippino pesos ASSETS Total AssetsTotal AssetsCASH FLOW Fund balance Total Liabilities CASHCASH End of the year LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Cash - BOP NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 509,447,912 478,049,219 31,398,693 509,447,912509,447,912 478,881,384478,881,384 2025 30,566,52830,566,528 2025 89,113,216 (58,869,159) 494,419,907 458,985,811 35,434,096 494,419,907494,419,907 89,433,26089,433,260 404,986,647404,986,647 2024 2024 Current assets Cash Cash Equivalents Current assets Cash Cash Equivalents Current liability Noncurrent assetsNoncurrent assetsin Philippino pesos Net cash from operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash from financing activities Net cash from operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash from financing activities 29,897,806 89,113,21689,113,216 1,419,826 81,061 89,113,216 32,503,020 Accounts payable Income tax payable Noncurrent liability Retirement payable Property and equipment - net Construction in progress Property and equipment - net Construction in progress Long-term investmentLong-term investment Others assetsOthers assets 30,244,057 322,471 30,244,057 322,471 478,881,384 -- 478,881,384 -- ---- 404,986,647 -- 404,986,647 -- 89,113,216 320,044 89,113,216 320,044 ---- 2,919, 826 11,250 166,112,137 (76,998,921) 32 STATEMENT ofSTATEMENT of Beginning of the yearBeginning of the year 30,244,057 166,112,137166,112,137 15,293,986 (74,163,145) -- 15,293,986 (74,163,145) -- 45,625,635 (122,624,556) -- 45,625,635 (122,624,556) --
2025 STATEMENT of activities 2025 STATEMENT of activities P&L ACCOUNT TotalTotal ProgramsPrograms RECEIPTS EXPENSES AdministrativeAdministrative Total (without depreciation)Total (without depreciation) 156,068,072156,068,072 20252025 (126,407,363)(126,407,363) (7,975,095) (6,844,871) (1,130,224) (7,975,095) (6,844,871) (1,130,224) (118,432,268) (76,497,209) (16,170,635) (6,694,089) (3,998,037) (3,063,209) (3,531,511) (2,487,967) (5,989,611) (118,432,268) (76,497,209) (16,170,635) (6,694,089) (3,998,037) (3,063,209) (3,531,511) (2,487,967) (5,989,611) 164,704,407164,704,407 20242024 (117,837,672)(117,837,672) in Philippino pesosin Philippino pesos Grants Received Foreign Exchange Gain (loss) Other Gains (Losses) Grants Received Foreign Exchange Gain (loss) Other Gains (Losses) Salaries and staff related expenses Others Administratives Expenses Salaries and staff related expenses Others Administratives Expenses Salaries and staff related expenses Feeding Schooling and education Telecommunication, light and water Supplies Transportation Medical Other Expenses Salaries and staff related expenses Feeding Schooling and education Telecommunication, light and water Supplies Transportation Medical Other Expenses 155,271,487155,271,487 (3,422) 800,007 (3,422) 800,007 164,457,619164,457,619 (1,063,761)(1,063,761) 1,310,5491,310,549 (109,309,337) (71,822,341) (16,436,035) (7,112,470) (3,256,936) (3,271,740) (2,084,052) (2,195,259) (3,130,504) (109,309,337) (71,822,341) (16,436,035) (7,112,470) (3,256,936) (3,271,740) (2,084,052) (2,195,259) (3,130,504) (8,528,335) ( 7, 296, 954) (1,231,381) (8,528,335) ( 7, 296, 954) (1,231,381) 33 (0) (21,965,469) (0) (21,965,469) Retirement Depreciation Retirement Depreciation (1,187,413) (15,045,065) (1,187,413) (15,045,065) Total (with depreciation)Total (with depreciation) (142,639,841)(142,639,841) (134,070,150)(134,070,150) TOTAL EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER EXPENSES (13,428,231) (30,634,257)
Scavenger children program PHP USDTOTAL155,271,487 2,640,447 71% 13% 6% 4% Street Children Program Mentally challenged youth program Elderly program Children in slums program MAIN PARTNERS AND SPONSORS 2025 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Donations Expenses distribution by programin Philippine pesos and US dollarsas of Dec. 31, 2025. 1 US$ = 58.805₱ ANAK-Tnk 119,069,484 2,024,819ANAK-Tnk France97,942,4951,665,547ANAK-Tnk Germany11,754,949199,897ANAK-Tnk UK3,518,31959,8303,125,57353,152ANAK-Tnk Switzerland1,235,63021,012ANAK-Tnk España745,67212,680ANAK-Tnk Italia653,99611,122 Archdiocese of TORONTO 15,569,290 264,761 ₱ $ Enfants du Mekong2,742,84246,643Alstom Foundation 2,141,047 36,409 SCBPMM Greenbelt Chapel 100,000 1,701 1,097,288 18,660 5,544,969 94,294 Donations in kind valued 2,634,646 44,803 34 6%ANAK-Tnk Singapore 411,039 6,990 Other Corporate donations Other Personal donationsCARTIER Philanthropy 8,595,527 146,170ANAK-Tnk Philippines92,8501,579
PO 2025 SALAMAT “La magie de l'insolite nous voile la richesse inépuisable de l'habituel.” G. Thibon “The magic of the unusual blinds us to the inexhaustible richness of the ordinary.” contact@anak-tnk.org ADDRESS : 94 Kalayaan avenue, barangay Central Quezon City 1100 - Philippines www.anak-tnk.org