About Us

The Fil-Am Orphans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Filipino American charitable organization that walks alongside orphaned children in the Philippines from childhood to independence, working through trusted partner orphanages to ensure that every child we serve has access to education, healthcare, nutrition, and the mentorship they need to graduate, find employment, and build a life on their own terms. We are proof that the Bayanihan spirit travels across oceans. Every gift, no matter the size, moves a child one step closer to the future they deserve.

History

The Fil-Am Orphans Foundation was established in 2014 by Precious and Alice Andam, alongside civic-minded individuals, to provide college education to orphaned and underprivileged children, enabling them to escape poverty and support their families. The foundation grew out of the Andams’ personal commitment to orphans, having previously adopted three orphaned siblings.

Precious Andam served as president, while Alice Andam served as vice president for Education and Scholarship and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The foundation first supported children from the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul Orphanage in Manila and the Laura Vicuna Foundation in Quezon City. Today, the foundation supports children from all over the Philippines.

The first young Filipino orphan to benefit was Annchel, the sole survivor of her family after Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, was the first recipient. She earned a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Far Eastern University and is currently thrivng in the United States.

To date, the foundation has helped numerous students graduate and secure employment. The foundation has successfully supported graduates in Social Work, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Psychology, Education, Accounting and Human Resources, Hotel & Restaurant Management, TESDA Certificate in Housekeeping, among other fields.

As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Fil-Am Orphans Foundation relies on the generosity of supporters like you. Every gift is tax-deductible and directly supports our mission.