Home for Women and Children

A sanctuary for new beginnings

The Home for Women and Children in the Province of Laguna shelters 58 residents: girls and young women who survived abuse, and children found on the streets with no family able to care for them. The provincial government of Laguna supports the home, but only in a limited capacity — private individuals and organizations fill the gap so caregivers can meet the residents’ daily needs.

The need

Today, 38 residents — 18 teens and 20 kids and toddlers — share a single dormitory built for 20. Living all together, the teens can’t focus on their studies, and caregivers can’t tailor support to each age group. The home has already had to turn away girls who needed shelter, simply because there was no room.

What we’re building

For 2026, MOD Movement Philippines is building a new 3,230 sq ft dormitory that gives the teens a home of their own, separate from the kids and toddlers. The design — donated at a 30% discount by our contractor — includes three bedrooms, a living and dining area, laundry, a staff room for caregivers, and a dedicated study room with computer stations.

With teens in their own space, caregivers can give each age bracket the attention it needs, and students can use the study room for offline coursework. The facility head plans to work with the Provincial Education Department so residents can take full advantage of the Department of Education’s modular mode of learning, alongside target-based counseling for the teens who move into the new building.

Impact for decades

The proposal has been reviewed and approved by the provincial board of Laguna. Over the next 30 to 40 years, the new facility is expected to house roughly 9,000 girls — and it lets the home say yes to the many it has had to turn away.

Just as important: the new dormitory is the final requirement for the home to be accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Accreditation opens the door to sustained support from the national government, multiplying the impact of this single build for generations of residents.