Bahay Tuluyan

What Bahay Tuluyan does

Bahay Tuluyan Foundation Inc. is a Philippine non-stock, non-profit child rights organization founded in 1987 by Kim and Tess Yap, with operations spanning Manila, Laguna, Quezon, and Batangas. The organization delivers direct services to at-risk and street-connected children and youth — including residential care, a drop-in center, street education, crisis intervention, and community-based Bahay Pag-Asa programs — using a child-to-child, trauma-informed, and participatory action research methodology. It is DSWD Level 3 "Exemplary" accredited, SEC- and BIR-registered, and an active member of ANSA-EAP and ABSNET.

Its product and service portfolio is built around three pillars: (1) direct child and youth services delivered through 10 distinct programs anchored in residential care and community outreach; (2) training and capacity-building via the Children's Rights Institute (CRI), established 2019, which markets curriculum to government and institutional duty-bearers; and (3) social-enterprise revenue generation through Makabata Guesthouse and Café (launched 2011) and Bahay Tuluyan Nature Farms (expanded to Batangas in 2018). The technical backbone is method-centric rather than technology-centric — participatory research, child protection case management, and proprietary training modules — with no disclosed AI, data platform, or software product.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit construct. Unrestricted and restricted donations/grants from international institutional donors (Jordan Brand, Comic Relief, EMpower, Act Church of Sweden, AFD/ASMAE, US Embassy, ERDA Foundation) cover the majority of program costs. Social-enterprise surpluses from the guesthouse and farm are reinvested into mission spending. CRI training fees and DSWD/government funding add a smaller, more transactional revenue layer. The Strategic Plan 2021-2025 targets 8,000 children, 900 youth, and 4,500 duty-bearers reached over the plan window. Headcount is reported at 11-50 staff and no audited financials are publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

Bahay Tuluyan

Legal name

Bahay Tuluyan Foundation Inc

Website

https://bahaytuluyan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bahay Tuluyan Foundation Inc. is a 1987-founded Philippine child rights nonprofit delivering residential care, street education, crisis intervention, and community-based programs to at-risk children across Manila, Laguna, Quezon, and Batangas, funded by institutional grants, social enterprises, and training income.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Residential care
• Youth vocational training
• Children's rights advocacy
• Social enterprise accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Malate

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Bahay Tuluyan relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund programs. The organization holds a valid Public Solicitation Permit from DSWD and accepts deposits via Bank of the Philippine Islands.
2. Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe: Social enterprise providing ethical accommodation in Manila with 14 rooms, function rooms, catering services, and cafe. All proceeds support BT programs. SEYA trainees receive hands-on training in hospitality skills.
3. Bahay Tuluyan Nature Farms: Organic farm operations producing black rice, native pork, chicken, fruit, vegetables, and honey across four sites. Products are sold to support the organization and provide training for youth.
4. Children's Rights Institute Training: Social enterprise providing training courses on children's rights to duty-bearers including parents, teachers, police, government officials, social workers and tourism industry members.
5. Product Sales: Sale of organically grown food products including black and purple rice, native pigs, chickens, fruit and vegetables. Also sells Bahay Tuluyan t-shirts.
6. Community Tours: Youth-led community tours in Manila and Quezon, including 'Tree of Life' coconut tours, providing grassroots experiences and supporting local communities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bahay Tuluyan Foundation Inc is a Philippine children's rights non-profit that delivers rights-based programs to children at risk, youth, and families across four focus areas (Resilient Children, Empowered Youth, Safe Families, and Child-Friendly Communities), operating three social enterprises—Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe, Nature Farms, and the Children's Rights Institute—that generate revenue and provide hands-on vocational training to youth beneficiaries. Direct services include street outreach, drop-in shelter, residential care in 12 homes, family reintegration, education support, youth leadership development, and capacity-building training for duty-bearers on UNCRC and child protection.

Product overview

Bahay Tuluyan is a children's rights organization offering a holistic, integrated portfolio of programs and social enterprises. The organization operates two main social enterprises - Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe (accommodation and hospitality training) and Bahay Tuluyan Nature Farms (agricultural operations and farming training) - that generate revenue to sustain programs while providing vocational training for youth. A third social enterprise, Children's Rights Institute, provides training to duty-bearers on children's rights. Core programs span four focus areas: Resilient Children (Street Education, Drop-In Center, Bridge & Formal Education), Empowered Youth (Youth Leadership for Children's Rights, Independent Living Skills Program, Social Enterprise & Self-Reliance), Safe Families (Family Support & Reintegration, Alternative Family Care), and Child-Friendly Communities (Children's Rights Education, Advocacy & Research). The organization runs three centers in Manila, Laguna, and Quezon, providing shelter, education, protection, and life skills to children, youth and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe: Social enterprise and youth training program providing ethical accommodation in Manila with 14 rooms, 3 function rooms, cafe serving coffee and food, providing SEYA trainees hands-on training in Front Desk Services, Food & Beverage Service and Housekeeping.
• Bahay Tuluyan Nature Farms
• Children's Rights Institute
• SEYA (Social Enterprise Youth Associate)
• Drop In Center

Products and services

• Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe A social enterprise and youth training program providing ethical accommodation in Manila with 14 spacious rooms, 3 function rooms, and a cafe serving coffee and food. SEYA trainees receive hands-on training in Front Desk Services, Food & Beverage Service, and Housekeeping; 100% of proceeds support Bahay Tuluyan's programs. Targets tourists, event organizers, and cafe patrons in Malate, Manila.
• Bahay Tuluyan Nature Farms Agricultural operations spanning four sites—Sibol Children's Farm (Victoria, Laguna), Binhi Nature Farm (San Antonio, Quezon), Uhay Nature Farm (Tiaong, Quezon), and Tala Camp & Eco-Retreat (Lipa, Batangas)—producing organic black rice, native pork, chicken, fruit, vegetables, and honey. Provides SEYA vocational training in agriculture and supplies farm products for sale to support programs.
• Children's Rights Institute A social enterprise founded in 2019 that builds the capacity of adults (parents, teachers, police, government officials, social workers, and tourism industry members) to protect the rights of children. Provides training workshops covering UNCRC and the Filipino Child, Children's Rights Programming, Family & Alternative Care, Child Protection Policy Development, Gender Equality, ChildSafe Tourism, and Rights-Based Approaches for Children in Street Situations.
• Drop-In Center Located in Malate, Manila, this is a safe place for children to take refuge from the street—to shower, rest, eat, and play. Provides accommodation for children and families seeking emergency shelter, with activities including assistance with schoolwork, arts activities, and free play.
• Street Education & Support Using a custom-built van, Bahay Tuluyan visits children living or working on the street in various areas of Manila. Children participate in 'Safe-Tiki Safety Education' sessions delivered by youth and adult facilitators. Social workers assist with case management, monitoring, and support including health, educational, legal, family, or psycho-social needs.
• Bridge & Formal Education Supports children to access and stay in school by providing financial support for educational needs, liaising with schools, helping with homework, and monitoring progress. Assists children behind in schooling to catch up or enroll in alternatives such as the Alternative Learning System.
• Alternative Family Care Provides quality, rights-based alternative family care in one of 12 homes for children without safe family environments. Social workers provide case management assistance to help children reintegrate into families or prepare for independent living. Effective, rights-based rehabilitation is provided for children and youth at risk or in conflict with the law.
• Family Support & Reintegration Works with at-risk families to provide parenting support, establishment of social support systems, financial assistance, emergency shelter, counseling, and referrals. Helps children and youth who have become disconnected from their families to reintegrate into safe, supportive family environments.
• Youth Leadership for Children's Rights (YLCR) A program designed to give children and young people opportunities to develop knowledge and skills to be effective leaders and advocates for children's rights. Components include Children's Rights Ambassador Training (Junior Changemakers, Peer Advocates, Rights Defenders clubs), Youth Action, and Children's Councils & Assemblies.
• Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) Organized into three main areas: Life Skills Education (Personality Development, Relationships & Reproductive Health, Career Preparedness, Health & Wellbeing, Money Management, Social Responsibility), Vocational Training (SEYA program through Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe and Nature Farms), and Work & Life Transitions (Supported Independent Living, Young Parents Support, Case Management).
• Children's Rights Education & Training Training to duty-bearers including parents, teachers, police, government officials, social workers, and tourism industry members. Training workshops cover UNCRC and the Filipino Child, Children's Rights Programming, Family & Alternative Care, Child Protection Policy Development, Gender Equality, ChildSafe Tourism, and Rights-Based Approaches for Children in Street Situations.
• Children's Rights Advocacy & Research Bahay Tuluyan engages in networks and activities to improve the policy and legislative framework for children. Participated in development of the first national strategic plan for children in street situations. Conducts research including 'Sagip or Huli?' (2009) and enables children to participate in UNCRC reporting through Street Children's Congress.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.33% of youth discharged from BT Quezon in past two years are involved in work or education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jordan Brand / Wings Scholars ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordan Brand partnered with Bahay Tuluyan to identify six high school graduates for four-year college scholarships at Ateneo de Manila University. BT provides skills training, career guidance and mentorship throughout the 4-year program. Philippines is the first Southeast Asian country in the global initiative.
• Global Coffee SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Coffee School provided barista training for youth and staff at Makabata Guesthouse & Cafe, covering coffee making, appreciation, growing, selecting beans, roasting, brewing, and serving.
• Fulbright Program / Renee MenartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFulbright researcher Renee Menart conducted a participatory research study 'A Model for Safety and Justice' at BT Quezon, working with five youth research assistants from BT to develop the project, gather data and conduct analysis.
• Children's Rights NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT is a proud member of the Children's Rights Network that actively pursues legislative reform for children.
• Civil Society Coalition for UNCRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT participates in this coalition providing supplementary reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child during the Philippines reporting cycle.
• Children Future Network / Ritsuko KudominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese network partner for community tours, bringing visitors from Japan for Tree of Life tours in Quezon.
• Partner EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusinesses host carefully screened youth trainees for on-the-job work placements, normally for 1-2 weeks, providing invaluable training for youth.
• Local Government Units (Multiple)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT has formal partnerships with LGUs in Quezon and Laguna including Alabat, Atimonan, Bay, Candelaria, Infanta, Gumaca, Lucban, Mauban, Mulanay, Pitogo, Real, Tayabas, and Tiaong to strengthen child care and protection at the local level sustainably.
• ABSNET (Multiple Clusters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBT is a member of ABSNET West Cluster, ABSNET Laguna, and ABSNET Quezon - area-based networking groups for child welfare.
• Bahay Tuluyan Philippines Australian (BTPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTPA was established in 2004 to support international volunteer and donor engagement, runs KidsView tours in Australia, and is a registered organization facilitating donations from Australia.
• Henry and Sons / Michael Harris ConlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported barista training at Makabata through Global Coffee School involvement.
• World HorizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership for international development collaboration.
• Alliance SquareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership for organizational development.
• Social BNBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting social enterprise and accommodation programs.
• UP College of DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership for healthcare support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision Philippines: Major international child-focused humanitarian organization with extensive Philippines programming in child protection, education, and community development, addressing overlapping beneficiary segments.
• Plan International Philippines: International child rights organization with Philippines operations focused on children's rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment, sharing the rights-based program framework.
• ChildFund Philippines: International child-focused development organization with active Philippines operations serving vulnerable children and families through community-based programs and sponsorship.
• Save the Children Philippines: Large international NGO operating across child protection, education, and youth development in the Philippines, serving a comparable beneficiary population at greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• SOS Children's Villages Philippines: Global organization operating alternative family care (village/house model) for children without parental care, sharing Bahay Tuluyan's 12-home alternative care approach but at much larger international scale.

Direct peers

• Virlanie Foundation: Manila-based NGO providing residential care, education, and rehabilitation for street and abandoned children, with a comparable alternative care home model and social enterprise revenue streams.
• Stairway Foundation: Philippines-based child rights NGO that works with street and vulnerable children through residential homes, education, and ChildSafe Tourism programs, closely overlapping with Bahay Tuluyan's mandate.
• Childhope Asia Philippines: Philippines-based NGO focused on street children and at-risk youth, with similar outreach, education, and family reintegration programs operating in Metro Manila and other urban centers.

Emerging players

• Street Child: International NGO focused specifically on street children and inclusive education in low- and middle-income countries, with overlapping beneficiary population and rights-based methodology.

Regional players

• Terre des Hommes: European child rights organization that funds and operates child protection programs internationally, including in Southeast Asia, sharing Bahay Tuluyan's rights-based child protection framework and duty-bearer training approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BahayTuluyanPhilippines
• Xx.com/Bahay_Tuluyan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bahay-tuluyan-foundation-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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