About this Event
🎄 Christmas for the Natives 2026
Bringing Joy to 900+ Aeta Children in the Mountains of Iram 📅 December 18–19, 2026 📍 Iram I & Iram II Elementary Schools | Olongapo City, Philippines A Tradition Built on Love What started six years ago with a handful of candies, toys, and coins for 50 Aeta children has grown into something beautiful, a movement of generosity that now reaches across mountains and oceans. This December, we return for our 5th Christmas for the Natives, and our dream has never been bigger. Over two unforgettable days, we will travel into the mountains of Iram to celebrate 900+ Aeta children, bringing shoes for their feet, school supplies for their education, food for their families, toys to make them smile, and a Christmas celebration created especially for them.
Who Are the Aeta?
The Aeta are among the Indigenous peoples of the Philippines, with communities whose roots in the islands stretch back thousands of years. For many of the children we serve, getting an education requires determination. Some travel long distances and navigate difficult terrain simply to get to school. They are resilient. They are radiant. And this Christmas, we want them to know that they are seen, loved, and celebrated.
The Vision for 2026: Two schools.
Two days. 900+ children. One extraordinary celebration.
👟 Shoes for every child
📚 School supplies to support their education
🎁 Toys and giveaways that spark excitement and joy
🍱 Food packs and first aid kits for children and their families
🎶 Games, laughter, activities, and memories that will last long after Christmas is over.
This mission is about more than what we place in their hands. It is about the message we hope to place in their hearts:
You are seen.
You are loved.
You matter.
You are celebrated.
Boots on the Ground: This is a hands-on mission.
Our team, together with nonprofit and community partners, personally travels to the Philippines and into the mountains of Iram to serve these children where they live and learn. We don't simply send gifts. We show up. We help prepare the shoes. We pack the supplies. We distribute the food. We play with the children. We celebrate with their families. And most importantly, we get to look these children in the eyes and remind them that people, even from across the world, care about them. Our team members cover their own travel expenses so that the funds raised for this campaign can be focused on creating the greatest possible impact for the children and families we serve.
Our 2026 Goal: $20,000
Our goal is to raise $20,000 by December 4, 2026, to help make this two-day celebration possible for more than 900 children. Every contribution, whether from an individual, family, organization, or company, brings us one step closer. There is no gift too small to be meaningful and no act of generosity that goes unnoticed. 900+ children are waiting.
Together, we can show up for them.
🤝 Corporate & Community Partnerships: We welcome businesses, organizations, community groups, and individuals who want to stand beside us in making Christmas for the Natives 2026 possible. Rather than predetermined sponsorship tiers, we believe every partnership should be meaningful. Organizations interested in supporting the mission can connect with us to explore opportunities for recognition, employee engagement, storytelling, event participation, or other ways to be part of the impact.
Why Partner With Us?
Authentic impact. Real children. Real families. Real communities. Your support creates something tangible. Powerful storytelling: Photos, videos, and stories from the mission allow our partners to see and share the impact they helped create.
Hands-on delivery
Our team personally travels to the communities we serve and participates directly in the celebration.
Community collaboration
We work alongside nonprofit and community partners to help carry out the mission with care and integrity. A global act of kindness: Your support helps Indigenous children and families while promoting education, dignity, inclusion, and community.
💌 How You Can Help
You don't have to travel into the mountains with us to be part of what happens there. Donate. Partner. Sponsor supplies. Share our mission. Invite others to give. Whether you are an individual giving from the heart or an organization looking to make a meaningful impact, every contribution helps us move closer to our $20,000 goal.
📞 Ernelita: (707) 759-8860
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🗓️ Donation Deadline: December 4, 2026
On December 18 and 19, we want to walk into Iram I and Iram II Elementary Schools ready to create two days these children will never forget. Not because of how much we gave them. But because of how we made them feel. Seen. Loved. Valued. Celebrated.
Together, let's make Christmas for the Natives 2026 our biggest celebration yet.
From our hearts to yours, maraming salamat. ❤️
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