Welcome to our web site

ASCT was founded in 1975 to help the extremely poor children of the Philippines by caring for them on a long term basis.

Poverty affects the lives of many children in the Philippines. It is difficult to imagine being abandoned at an early age and having to fight for survival on the streets - begging, stealing, or selling yourself in order to eat. It is equally hard to imagine living and working on a rubbish dump in order to help support your family. Yet this is the everyday reality for many children helped by ASCT. We have three projects Mango Tree House, Cashew Tree School and The Grapevine Project. All three projects help children to improve their lives and reach their full potential through education.

ASCT are  pleased to share four short documentaries showing true stories of children who have grown up in their care. Each chapter was written by the students themselves and can be viewed below and in the relevant project links.

To donate, click on the donate now logo above. This will take you to the Charities Aid Foundation web site, where you can donate using a credit card, debit card or CAF charity account safely and securely. If you are a UK tax payer Gift aid can be reclaimed which increases your donation by up to 28%.

ASCT is amongst the first charities to raise funds using JustTestGiving by Vodaphone. Supporters can make donations of up to £10 by texting ASCT01 and either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 to 70070 to make their donation. The text message is free and all of the donation will be passed to ASCT.