International Care Ministries

International Care Ministries empowers ultra-poor families in the Philippines by combining evidence-based solutions with compassionate Christian service to break cycles of poverty and restore hope.

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The Need

Ultra Poverty:
Over 7 million Filipinos survive on under US$0.50 daily, lacking basic nutrition, healthcare, and security.

Chronic Hunger:
Families regularly miss meals; malnutrition in children under five remains a persistent and deadly issue.

Limited Access:
Education, health services, and livelihood opportunities are scarce in remote and underserved rural communities.

The Opportunity

Proven Impact:
ICM’s Transform program has graduated over two million participants, consistently increasing incomes and reducing illness.

Research Validated:
Independent studies confirm significant improvements in income, health, and resilience among ultra-poor families reached.

Community Network:
A partnership with 10,000+ pastors provides localized access, trust, and efficiency in program delivery.

How We Engage

Integrated Programs:
ICM combines livelihood training, health education, values formation, and savings groups into a four-month program.

Operational Reach:
Work spans 13 regional bases and 34 branches across Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan in the Philippines.

Scalable Model:
Pilots in Uganda and Guatemala demonstrate potential for replication of ICM’s poverty-reduction approach internationally.

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