Abiertas House of Friendship and Radiance School 3.6

Abiertas House of Friendship is a non-government organization in the Philippines that started out providing temporary home for needy women and girls, especially unwed mothers, and protect them from the ravages of all forms of immoralities.

It was established on November 21, 1930 to honor the memory of Josefa Abiertas, a tireless woman crusader who fought for the downtrodden women and children around her. She quickly gained the respect and support of prominent leaders in the community who earlier organized the Philippine Women’s Christian Temperance Union (PWCTU) on September 15, 1929.

The Abiertas Radiance and Secondary Education was established in June 1991. Project Hannah was launched, which supports the poorest of the poor children in the community.

Education for Children with Special Needs established in April 1999. It is a program for special children.

Elderly or Senior Citizens groups were also established.