Why We Exist
The people who need help most are often the furthest from it.
The people who need help most are often the furthest from it.
The Mangyan are one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines. They live in the mountains and jungles of Mindoro Island, largely cut off from government services, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
Children of the Jungle was founded to bridge that gap — not with programs designed from the outside, but through relationships built on trust, consistency, and showing up.
We run food distributions, connect artisans to global markets, support school programs, and coordinate medical outreach. Everything we do is driven by what the community actually needs — not what looks good in a report.
Regular food drives bring rice and supplies to families in remote villages. You can sponsor a drive or donate directly — we coordinate everything from collection to delivery.
We support school programs and supply drives at community schools like Bindy Bay Elementary, ensuring kids have what they need to learn — pencils, notebooks, and someone who shows up.
By selling Mangyan-woven baskets globally, we create direct income for artisan families while preserving a centuries-old craft. The money goes straight to the weaver.