Bags of Hope Program is JCI Philippines’ multifaceted initiative that champions community resilience and empowerment by providing essential resources, one bag at a time, and most importantly, inspire our children to dream big for themselves, for their family, and for their community.
Originally established as a drive for education support, Bags of Hope has evolved from a traditional philanthropic approach into a more sustainable and inspiring program.
What’s new in the Bags of Hope program? Among others, this year’s approach includes a dream-writing, or shall we say, hope-writing, activity for kids. We believe that kids with big dreams for themselves, families, and communities, will be the ones building a better nation and better world.
This 2026, Bags of Hope Program offers two options to implement. Whether it is Bags to School—equipping underprivileged students with notebooks and learning materials to ensure they start the school year with confidence—or Emergency Go Bags packed with life-sustaining goods for people in disaster danger zones / victims of natural disasters, the program serves as a versatile vehicle for grassroots intervention which combines inspiring kids to dream with educational support or emergency preparedness.
“Bags to School” track aims to provide school bags, notebooks, pens, and other necessary supplies to students in marginalized communities, ensuring they have the resources to pursue their education confidently. By addressing this critical need, the initiative aligns with JCI’s mission of creating positive change and empowering young individuals to reach their full potential.
“Emergency Go bags” track aims to provide life-sustaining goods for people in vulnerable zones / victims of natural disasters in marginalized communities, ensuring they have resources not only on immediate aid but also on strengthening a community’s ability to recover and withstand future crises.
