Childhope is an international, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization whose principal purpose is to advocate for the cause of street children throughout the world. It works toward the liberation of the child from the suffering caused by working and living on the street.
Childhope Regional Office for Asia was established in July 1989 after the First Regional Conference of Street Children in Asia held in Manila in May 1989. Participants in the conference recognized and established Childhope Asia as the organization that will initiate networking and collaboration among the different agencies working for street children in Southeast Asia region. It also conducted advocacy trainings in these neighboring countries. In line with such activities, ChildHope Philippines also established the Street Education Program to serve as a model for other countries to follow.
By 1995, Childhope Asia Philippines registered in the SEC and eventually became a separate and independent entity from other Childhope organizations including Childhope International in UK.
There are millions of impoverished children on the street in the world. In different countries, there are various alternatives for street children but these initiatives are limited. The role of Childhope is to act as a facilitator among the different organizations and bring them together and work with them in defending the rights of the street children.
Childhope believes the world community-local, state, and national-if challenged, can and will answer out a sense of justice and compassion with a resounding 'WE DO CARE".
Childhope was founded in 1986 by individuals from children's agencies who saw the need for an international effort specifically on behalf of street children. Its Board of Directors included representatives from international children's agencies and individuals who work directly with street children.
Childhope Regional Office for Asia was established in July 1989 after the First Regional Conference of Street Children in Asia held n Manila in May 1989. Participants in the conference recognized Childhope as the organization that will initiate networking and collaboration among the different agencies working for street children in the Southeast Asian region. In 1991, it started to respond to requests for information and technical assistance from South Asia.
In 1995, Childhope officially became Childhope Asia Philippines, Inc. as registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission.
