There is always reason to hope. The cries of the poor are loud and clear… They not only crave to fill their stomach, but desire to quench their thirst for the word of God.
VISION ACCOMPLISHED
For over 20 years, The Anawim Inc. has helped over 500 children, assisting them in their education needs and providing Christian formation to the families. Now we can see transformations all over the place because they are inspired, because they are nurtured. In the span of over 20 years we were able to help not only the children, but the supporters, benefactors and sponsors. They became God’s presence in their lives too.
““Once we started the breakfast program, giving them eggs in the morning and some of the local produce and the children going to class on a full stomach rather than hungry, we saw how the grades shot up”
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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
February 2002: The Anawim of Caceres, Inc. was founded by Fr. Francisco “Kenny" Camacho Aquino, Jr., (then assigned as associate priest at the Holy Cross Parish, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines) together with the Daughters of Mary Sisters in the Bicol Region, Philippines.
February 2004: Fr. Kenny moved to the USA and continued supporting Anawim through financial assistance from private donations, First Friday masses and Simbang Gabi (December Dawn Masses).
December 2007: Application for a non-profit corporation in the State of Florida as the Anawim Inc.
February 2009: Applied for a faith-based 501c3 tax exempt status with the IRS.
January 2010: Approval from the IRS 501c3 status.
2011 - 2013: Increased the number of sponsored children to 200.
2015: Introduced the Self-help Family Livelihood and Green Revolution programs, opened the Library in Nabua and constructed a children's playground in Goa.
2015 - 2016 : Opened new sites in Gainza and San Ramon in Iriga, and expanded to more children from the Basilica area. Increased the number of sponsored children to 355, that included more children from the Basilica area, opened new sites in Gainza and San Ramon in Iriga. Camarines Sur starting with 50 children per site.
2021 - 2022: Home schooling due to COVID.
2002 - Present: Graduated 250 Anawim beneficiaries from high school.
2025: We have 3 college students taking up nursing and education, supported by our sponsors.
PROJECT MILESTONES
School aid is given annually to the foundation beneficiaries. This includes school fees for the whole year, school supplies, shoes, bags, umbrellas, uniforms and tutorial instructions.
Medical and dental programs to ensure better physical well-being. Beneficiaries are provided with yearly medical and dental assistance.
Daily feeding program, housing aid and annual holiday cheers.
Livelihood and training programs are given to parents to help augment their family’s needs.
Bi-annual rice distribution per family.
Assisting parents in the reception of sacraments.
Religious instructions are being provided to parents and children on weekends.
Regular retreats and recollections for parents and children.