The Philippine organization Gugma sa Kabataan Inc. takes care of the children in Cagayan de Oro with the appropriate personnel, as shown in this homepage.
Gugma sa Kabataan is registered as a nonprofit Incorporation in the Philippines. Here you can find certificates of recognition of Gugma sa Kabataan Inc. by the Philippine authorities.
Team
Devine Grace Dagang
Devine was once a child herself who was cared for by Gugma. Today, she is a "community worker" with us, which means that she maintains contact with the children's environment and takes on administrative tasks.
She says about Gugma sa Kabataan:
„I recieved so much, I want to give back“
Situational support
In addition, there are young people from the project who take on certain tasks for pocket money, as well as voluntary, unpaid helpers from Cagayan and abroad ("volunteers").
Board of Trustees
All members of the Board work voluntarily in deep commitment and dedication to Gugma.
From the left to the right:
Niño Glen P. Conogan is working with the city government of Cagayan de Oro City as an Admin Assistant 1 for the Community Improvement Division (CID) Adolescent Health and Development Program. He is a License Professional Teacher.
Khristine Kay Lazarito Calingin
an attorney who had already given services for free to GsK
Iluminada Domingo
Founder and long time executive director of Gugma sa Kabataan, known as "Minda".
Dr. Jundee Lourence A. Taruc, is working in the government particularly in the Department of Health (DOH), a national line agency. He is assigned as Nurse I in DOH - Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Cagayan de Oro City. He is a nurse by profession. Finished in 2021 his Doctor of Management.
Queritess Q.Queja
Executive Director of the Cagayan Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Anne Castillon
Former accountant of Gugma sa Kabataan
Bobby Paler
IT specialist and pastor
Finance
Gugma sa Kabataan is predominantly financed by the German support association Gugma Street Kids e.V..
Here you can find:
The financial overview of Gugma Street Kids e.V. (Germany)
Die officially approved "Financial Statement 2025" of Gugma sa Kabataan (Philippines)
Out of this the most interesting figures for 2024 and 2025