Our Initiatives

Asia America Initiative (AAI) supports vulnerable communities in the Philippines through emergency aid, healthcare, education, and sustainable development. With over 20 years of experience, AAI provides disaster relief, cancer care for children, and scholarships for aspiring nurses and psychologists. Its programs in organic farming, school meals, and clean water have reached over 500,000 people, improving health, food security, and education access. By promoting peace, self-sufficiency, and interfaith cooperation, AAI builds lasting resilience and hope across the country.

Arts and Education for Peace

Safe Schools & Second Chance Programs: 

70 Model of Excellence Schools

75,000 students

1,000 faculty members

90% graduation rate

75,000 students with increased attendance

The dropout rate reduced from 60% to 10%

90% student retention in AAI schools

Meals and Nutrition

Meals and Organic Gardening Program:

560,000 families benefited

350,000+ seed bags distributed

3,000+ rice bags provided to unpaid teachers

2.25M+ meals served to children under 12

Health and Medical

Cancer Treatment Support Medical Scholars Program:

1,200+ children treated

90% survival rate

1,000+ families received books, art supplies & toys

Supported 100+ pediatric oncology specialists

3 medical doctors financed

4 psychologists supported

500 nurses trained

Medical services provided to 125+ islands

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

(WASH) Infrastructure: 

100,000+ Total clean water beneficiaries

60,000+ Children provided water/hygiene kits

5,000 (expanding to 10,000)

At least 8 schools, plus “Model of Excellence” schools - Schools with WASH facilities

Disaster and Emergency Relief

Emergency & Rural Relief: 

500+ schools and clinics supported

$120M in donated medical supplies

200,000+ received healthcare treatment

WHERE WE OPERATE

  • Ilocos Norte

    Manila

    Camarines

  • Cebu

    Iloilo

    Leyte

    Negros

  • Davao

    Zamboanga

    Sulu