DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY

Who We Are

Dynamic Teen Company (DTC) is a group of concerned young people with a mission of making a small yet significant difference in other people's lives, particularly in the lives of children in slum areas who have no access to education, basic hygiene and sometimes, even love from their families. The group was founded in August 1997 by four high school classmates from Cavite National High School, Philippines, one of whom is 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren "K'EF!" Penaflorida. When it was starting, DTC had 20 members and was more of a friendship club with a heart--it aimed to divert the interest of students from joining violent gangs and notorious fraternities to engaging in youth awareness projects, talent and self development activities, and charity work in underprivileged Philippine communities. Today, the group holds different activities to address these issues.

What We Do

From its inception, DTC has grown beyond the school walls to participate in bigger social challenges. It broadened its mission to raising awareness among underprivileged children of their rights to access the basic necessities of life, such as love from nurturing adults, education, value formation, hygiene, and nutrition.

Accomplishments/Projects

K4 Outreach Program

Iconic to DTC's work is the K4 Outreach Program, the banner program under which Efren "K'EF!" Penaflorida emerged as 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.

K4 stands for Kariton Klasrum, Klinik & Kantin, Filipino terms for pushcart school, clinic and canteen. K4 brings the basics of education, love for learning, food for the hungry and cure for the wounded to underprivileged communities in Cavity City through pushcarts.

Every Saturday, four wooden pushcarts bedecked with basic learning materials, first-aid and hygiene kits and snacks roll forth to communities where children, most of whom suffer from maltreatment, abuse and abandonment, await their small share of learning, physical well-being, and fun. Through the K4 Outreach Program, the children not only heal from their physical wounds, but also from their psychological and moral bruises until they have a hearty take on life again.

"WE ARE THE CHANGE"

In 2007, DTC launched the "WE ARE THE CHANGE" campaign to inspire people to be the catalyst for change in what they want to see in their home, community and the world we live in. DTC believes that real change happens when we begin to touch one soul and change one heart at a time.


Balik-Eskwela (Back-to-School)

From charitable donations and sponsorships, DTC is able to hold an annual event that distributes 100-500 free school supplies packages to children attending local public schools.

Hygiene and Medical Mission

DTC offers free medical examinations and gives out free non-prescription medicines to poor families. It also helps promote hygiene by replenishing hygiene supplies bi-annually.

Interactive Support Group

DTC holds feeding, literacy and values reformation programs. It also links with private and corporate donors and sponsors to offer scholarship assistance to deserving DTC-served children.

Lakbayan (Likhang Awit ng Kabataan Para sa Bayan)

DTC inspires hope among the youth to contribute to making this world a better place to live in through songs. Lakbayan is a fund-raising activity where youth write songs about charity, helping others, unity, youth empowerment, and love for country and fellowmen. The activity culminates in a concert featuring the original compositions, with ticket sales going to DTC's work.

M.Y. Rights (Mind Your Rights)

This campaign aims to promote awareness of the basic human rights to youth. Free lectures and fellowship activities and distribution of free printed materials are conducted throughout the year.

Pangarap na Pasko (Wish for Christmas)

This program aims to share the spirit of Christmas to less-privileged street children by giving them their desired gifts as well as food and candy treats.

Treat D' Street Kids

An annual fun-filled treat for street kids held in restaurants or parks. This program is concluded with the distribution of goody bags, clothes, footwear and sometimes toys.

What We Need

DTC is a small organisation with big dreams for the Filipino youth and children. Our vision for the future involves building our own formal school where children served through the pushcart classroom may continue onto formal education. At this preparatory stage, your funding support will be gratefully accepted. We wish we can also accept donations in kind; however, we do not have space for storage as of this time.

How You Can Help

Through our partnership with Hotelwithheart.com, your booking makes a difference. You can simply select DTC as charity and Hotelwithheart.com will apportion a monthly donation amount to us. The donation amount comes from Hotelwithheart.com's profit; there is no extra cost to you. Also, you can help in making a difference by spreading the word about DTC's programmes so your friends may choose us as beneficiary each time they book hotels.

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