works in the Philippines, which has a population approaching 92 million of whom 35 million live in abject poverty.

was founded in 1997 as a Christian compassion organisation.

operates programmes of compassion that minister to people’s basic needs, mainly in Mandaluyong City, in Metro Manila.

has ministry teams working in 10 urban poor communities or informal settlements.

aims to restore hope to children and their families living in poverty.

is staffed by volunteer Filipinos who live in the urban poor communities where Hands of Mercy coordinates its compassion programmes. They experience the same living conditions as those they are seeking to serve.

is affiliated to the Hands of Mercy International charity in England. (Registered Charity No. 1097434)

is the compassion ministry of the Association of Mercy Community Churches in the Philippines.

coordinates its programmes of compassion in partnership with local Mercy Community Churches.