By definition, an Amer-Asian is any person fathered by a citizen of the United States of America (i.e. an American servicemen, expatriate, or government employee whether government or contractual) and whose mother is or was an Asian national.
The Amerasian plight
Reports estimate that there are about 52,000 Amerasians in the Philippines. Astonishingly, they are still growing in numbers despite the fact that the Americans have long abandoned the US Air Base in the country. What seems to be a very small deal for other people who are unfamiliar with the plight of most of the Amerasians is not really as simple as it sounds. Majority of these Amerasians do not even know their fathers, majority of them are always ostracized and discriminated and rejected not only by other people but by the fathers that they know as well, and worst, majority of them live in poverty, working instead of studying, prostituted at a young age or surviving only through the mercy or donation from other people.
Challenge
For the Philippine Children's Fund of America, the commitment to help the Amerasian group in the Philippines was renewed in the late quarter of 2004. Today, PCFA is seriously addressing the agenda of consolidating and strengthening the Amerasians base, earning small successes which PCFA believes will turn to great victories in the future.
Our Commitment
In partnership with different Amer-asian groups and various government agencies, we provide the following services:
What can you do to help
If you have a missing Filipino-American child and wish to trace him/her; if you know a friend who is searching for his/her Filipino-American child, or if you wish to sponsor an Amerasian kid, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be very glad to entertain you. Please remember that we are also a member of the Combined Federal Campaign and the United-way.
Together we could help the Amerasians, together we could make them achieve the dream that they all have in their hearts, for the Amerasians are not liabilities, nor are they tarnish in the society, they do not deserved to be pitied, ostracized and left behind like what most of them experienced. Amerasians are our brothers and sisters, they deserve to belong, to be recognized, and to be heard.
Homebound Program
It is our commitment to help the Amerasians to reach their most aspired dream, (to be in the country they called their own), and with this program, it is never impossible for them to achieve it. It was truly a blessing for the organization to be a part on the dream come true experience of the following Amerasians:
"Last june 14, 2007 Two Amerasians, JENNIFER LOCKWOOD and KEITH GREENE arrived at Sacramento California"
The Amerasians that PCFA helps fly to the USA to fulfill their "American Dream"
On the last quarter of 2005, two more Amerasians, DANIEL GARDENSLEN and KEVIN RAMSEY were given the opportunity to be in their homeland
Daniel Gardenslen in his oath taking ceremony together with Pastor Jerry Guiriba (in red shirt).
Kevin Ramsey together with his mother.
Another batch of Amerasians flew to US to celebrate their very first 4th of July.
Heather Joy Steinruck, Talena Cee Cee Ann Puskas, Sydney Lee Lucas and Christopher Smith
Re-unions
Amerasian Tracy Young (in blue shirt) together with her father (left), brother and sister.
After 16 years, finally TRACY VIRGINIA YOUNG was able to meet her father. Presently, Tracy had able to find her own job and still continue to help her fellow Amerasian in searching their American father.
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Brenda (Amerasian in left) reunited with her dad, Mr. Dan Aaron (back) after 28 years.
On A father in search of his daughter (Brenda) finally met her after 28 years. Brenda is surprised to know that her real dad is alive, contrary to their assumption that he died long time ago.
David finally reunited with his father after 22 years
Philippine Children''s Fund of America help me in many ways to meet my father for the very first time in my life after 22 years. I been longing to see and meet my dad face to face and because of PCFA my dream have come true. I finally met my dad last December 2005 and I am very proud and thankful to this organization that really makes a difference to the lives of our fellow Amerasians but also to the lives of needy children back home in the Philippines.
Educational Assistance
Presently, there were seven (7) Amerasians that are being sponsored under the Child Sponsorship Program. High School, Given the opportunity to continue their studies despite of hardships in life, April and Sam are now enjoying the benefits of the program.
Chanice Dela Cruz, the newest CSP Sponsored Child
April Marie Atkins in her 1st recognition day in the Child Sponsorship Program.
College, With their desire to pursue college education Arthur and Arlene were granted Nursing College Sponsorship.
Arthur Glen Parks during his graduation day
