Maliyaa Foundation

The 'maliyaa foundation' is determined to assist disadvantaged Filipino children attend school, something they cherish, but find increasingly difficult due to monetary constraints and sheer amount of poverty existing within this proud nation, the Philippines. Children are unable to start school without basic school supplies such as a pen/pencil and notebook. Many rural children often work on the family farm from an early age until they can afford these basic supplies to attend school. Hence, ages in some of our Elementary project schools may range from 4-16. These kids are very appreciative of the smallest assistance, whether it be a new pencil, a folder, someone's recycled shirt or shoes, an old toy or doll, the smile on their faces when they open these boxes from their Australian mates is extremely overwhelming and very fulfilling, in many cases the first time some-one other than family has actually cared about them. The maliyaa foundation is seeking people and organisations who care, show them we care by donating those goods that we normally throw away or leave at the bottom of the cupboard, even a few dollars to assist with freight charges, everything helps.