You don't have to do everything. Start with what you can do, share what you have, and help a child get a strong start.
Whether you have an hour to give, books to share, skills to offer, money to spare, or a community you can mobilize, there is a place for you in our mission. Enlist in our army of volunteers.
Be a difference maker.Somewhere, a child is waiting for an opportunity that could change the course of their life. You may never meet that child, but your kindness could help shape their future.
Time, Talents, and Shared Purpose
Six Ways to Make an Impact
Strengthen foundational learning through our three connected causes: empower mothers, place books in homes, and build a digital shield.
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First Teacher Advocates
Engage Your Family to Empower Mothers
Rally your Family or Organization to help mothers become their children's first and most important teachers through the Mothers as First Teachers (MAFT) program.
Help mothers practice TALK, READ, SING, PLAY, and LOVE.
Organize family participation in MAFT activities.
Help organize MAFT introductions and workshops.
Encourage families to support mothers in their role as their children's first teachers.
Ideal for:Families, parents, educators, mentors, and community volunteers.
Help place children's books within reach by connecting book Donors and Supporters in the United States with children who can benefit from books in the Philippines.
One child gives. Another child receives. Kindness connects them through reading.Adult-coordinated · no contact between children
In the U.S., organize neighborhood, school, or community to collect children's books.
Encourage families to donate books or contribute small amounts toward book projects.
Recruit friends, families, schools, and community groups to participate.
In the Philippines, identify children that would benefit from receiving books.
Coordinate with Philippine partners to organize book distribution and delivery records.
Support fundraising for books, packing, storage, and international shipping.
Ideal for:Families, students, teachers, schools, service clubs, and community organizations.
Your partnership helps Mothers and primary Caregivers build the foundations for lifelong learning through (MAFT), access to children’s books, and digital shield guides.
Sponsor six-week MAFT cohorts
Provide MAFT learning guides and workbooks
Equip families with digital shield resources
Provide storage for children’s book donations
Establish reading nooks and centers in underserved communities
Support training for coaches and facilitators
Refer business and philanthropists
Help document evidence and lessons learned
Organize community partnerships
Ideal for:Individuals, families, businesses, community organizations, and philanthropic partners who want to strengthen families, promote early learning, and help every child get a strong start.
A mother encouraged, a book placed in a child's hands, a family supported in building healthier digital habits, or a skill shared in service can all contribute to a stronger foundation for learning.
Together, we can help children discover their potential and give every child a stronger start.
