MINISTRIES
TO SEE MARGINALISED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TRANSFORMED
BEAUTY FOR ASHES
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Support Our Work
Find out how you can help and support our ministry and how you can pray for our team and our everyday needs.
Partner with us
All our programs and projects depend on the generosity and giving of our supporters. We need your help to continue the work.
Organise Fundraisers
Find out how you can make a difference and start fundraising campaigns to support our programs and projects.
Tondo, Manila
Learn more about where we are based, the community and many challenges the wonderful people of the Tondo face every day.
We are a Christian Mission based in the recycling community of Tondo dumpsite and surrounding areas. We have had the privilege of working here since 2007. Tondo is the largest slum area within Manilas and it faces some of the most extraordinary economic and social challenges. Our mission is to bring the faith, hope and love of Jesus with practical support to those affected by the injustice of poverty in the Philippines.
“Kalayaan” means freedom in Tagalog (the official Pilipino language) and we work to see that families and communities find freedom from the strongholds of financial poverty.
Our logo is a symbol of metamorphosis, our aim is transformation.
Raised
£163,975.55
Goal
unlimited
General Donations
For donations of any kind and for any of the purposes and needs of KCM.
Raised
£690.00
138%
Goal
£500.00
Summer Camps
Our annual Youth Camps have become very popular among the young people of Tondo. It is
Raised
£370.00
37%
Goal
£1,000.00
Scholarships
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Raised
£700.00
200%
Goal
£350.00
Renovations and Repair
The building we are use is located located right in the middle of the dumpsite area,
Raised
£400.00
100%
Goal
£400.00
Stockrooms
Our stockrooms are need of repair to safely store all aid and donations.
Raised
£1,000.00
100%
Goal
£1,000.00
Children Work
Help us to successfully run our children and youth programs and ministries for the young people
Raised
£620.00
124%
Goal
£500.00
Scholars Study Space
We want to create a study room for our college and university scholars
Raised
£2,210.00
Goal
unlimited
Food Provisions and Health Initiatives
We provide hundreds of meal a weak, medicines, treatments for the people who cannot afford the
Become a volunteer and help in a practical way with any of our projects and programs.
We value and need your partnership and support for this work, You can support us in many ways.
You can start a fundraiser in support of KCM and bring awareness of the needs of the people in Tondo.
To learn more about our work or if you have any questions feel free to contact us.
A New Year. A New Beginning.
There is something so beautiful and hope filled about a new year. A new start.
Our Mamas and Toddlers
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The Life of a Tondo Teenager
Morbi sed nulla et risus porttitor egestas id eget. Donec fringilla ligula non sem porta, et consecteturWhen I first went to Tondo I had planned at the end of the six months to go to live in Italy, where I had a house I could rent. But half way through my six months I knew I wanted to come to Tondo again and continue volunteering alongside the team at Kalayaan Community Ministries. Yes, it's subject to floods in the rainy season, it's smelly, full of rats, sad looking cats, cockroaches, but after a while you don't see any of that you just see those lovely people. It's a privilege to see how God is working amongst them, through Ron, Joanna and the team. (more…)
Maureen Stafford
Partner, England
We have heard of the tremendous work that God is doing through ‘Kalayaan Community Ministries’ in Tondo for a few years now; and it was an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to work alongside these ‘Heroes in the Faith’ in October 2018. From the first moment it was very clear that we had come to a family. The way they loved each other and carried responsibility for their community has impacted us in ways that we are still processing. We were so touched by their abandoned worship and incredible love for Jesus that is evident in everything they do! (more…)
Dave and Rachael Mcleay
Partners, Wales
“I spent approximately 5 weeks with KCM in the summer of 2016. Without wanting to sound cliché, it was one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve had in life. I flew out to Tondo from England with the expectation of giving everything I had to serve people, battling with culture shock, and to leave drained and looking forward to returning to the comfort zone of my own homeWhat took me most by surprise is that I think the people I met in Tondo ministered more to me than I did to them. The kindness, love and hospitality I was shown by those with far less than me (more…)
Rachel Cross
Volunteer, England
I have had the privilege of partnering with KCM in their community feeding ministry for many years. It has been nothing short of an amazing experience as I see how God uses this wonderful team in KCM to work and rebuild the lives of people in Tondo, that are often broken, hurt and vulnerable. I give praise to God as he has continually proven himself faithful as he continues to bless me in finances as I support this work.
One thing I learned in this journey is that God is faithful and generous.
Sean Lau , Singapore
Sean Lau
Partner, Singapore