Our Programs & Services
Our goal is to empower survivors to break free from their abusers and gain independence. Our healing program aims to help our clients survive their trauma, recover and rebuild their lives. We will also provide them with skills and resources to gain financial independence, take control of themselves and make positive changes in their lives.
Temporary Shelter
At our BFF home, everyone, including residents and staff, works together to keep our facilities clean and organized. This includes maintaining the cleanliness of common areas like restrooms and the kitchen, as well as proper waste disposal and segregation to ensure a safe environment for our Beshies and their children. At BFF, we also encourage them to participate in gardening so they can learn and apply these valuable skills in their future.
Healing Program
This daily structured activity with our Beshies and their children aims to strengthen their psycho-emotional aspects, helping them heal from the abuse and trauma they’ve experienced at the hands of their abusive partners or fathers. Individual and family values formation, as well as life skills, are tackled in this program .
To support this activity, BFF is committed to strengthen the faith andspiritual life of Beshies through prayers, bible sharing and attending the Sunday mass.
Education Program
Beshies and their children will benefit from continuous education depending on their educational status. Women who have been out of school will be assisted in accessing the Alternative Learning System program of DepEd while those who graduated in high school can be enrolled to TESDA- accredited job skills training and may be assisted for possible employment after. Completion of her skills training course and receiving the NC II certificate
Legal Assistance
When possible and necessary, the women and their children will be given legal assistance in the form of protected transportation to and from the court and free legal advice from volunteer lawyers.
Counseling Session and emotional support
This may be done individually or by group twice a month, to be facilitated by the Residential Social Worker who will help the Beshies address the psychological and emotional effects of the abuse they’ve experienced. In addition, this activity shall be done to create a safe and supportive environment for our Beshies, to encourage them to express their feelings, gain insights and develop coping strategies.
A Safe Place
We offer a safe temporary shelter to our clients in a discreet and undisclosed location. If you know someone in need of help, and who is ready to take the next steps to healing, you can contact us directly through this website or reach out to us via our helpline:
+63915-445-3781
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