A VISION.
A LEGACY.
A PROMISE.

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Join us for Adhika’s 41st Annual General Meeting! 

Adhika Philippine Development Foundation invites you to join us on Saturday, October 31, for an afternoon of community connection, shared learning, and a look at the work ahead.

We’re pleased to welcome Leanne Lacap of Filipino Kids Health as our guest speaker. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about her work and its connection to the Filipino community.

Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
Igorot Canadian Cultural Centre,
296 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

Whether you’re familiar with Adhika or looking to connect with the community, we welcome you to join us.

RSVP: info@adhika.org

Looking forward to bringing our community together! 

Our organization assists community efforts to allow Filipinos build and empower themselves so that they might live out their own goals, wishes and desires. We have been actively working in the Philippines and Canada since 1985.

Join us in creating lasting impact and help empower Filipino communities today.

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Being an immigrant who loves her country and a social worker by profession,
I wanted to focus on giving back to the Philippines.

-Nora, Founder

After Martial Law ended in the Philippines, I felt the need to share and help people in the Philippines, specially women and children. It has always been a good feeling being able to give back.

-Erna, Founder

MEET THE TEAM

WORKSHOP OFFERINGS

Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts)Workshops

In collaboration with the Combat Science: Warrior of Arts, we offer workshops on Arnis to inform about its historical importance and its necessity in fighting the stigma against speaking out / violence in our modern communities.

Wellness Workshops for Newcomers

We offer opportunities for newcomers to Canada to connect and embrace their roots together. The workshop enables newcomers to find a heartful community in Canada to thrive and support with.

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MISSION & PROJECTS

School Breakfast
Program

Adhika addresses childhood malnutrition by providing nutritious morning meals to vulnerable students.

School
Breakfast
Program

Natural Disaster
Relief

Adhika provides immediate and compassionate support to communities affected by natural disasters, with a focus on helping children and families rebuild their lives.

Natural
Disaster
Relief

Cultural and Social Justice Education

Adhika creates safe spaces for participants to explore Filipino heritage and engage in meaningful dialogue around social issues such as racism, gender-based violence, and workplace harassment.

Cultural
and Social
Justice Education

These programs exist because of people like you. Your donation helps us reach more children, families, and communities in need.

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