Have you ever wondered what you can do for others? Have you ever thought of what you can give to the community? How do you give back, or pay it forward? 
These are the rumbling questions inside 18 young individuals who want to make a change by doing something relevant, something beautiful. Through some series of conversations and reflection, Lampara was born.

Who we are
Lampara also aims to share its light to those individuals who are willing to promote the organization’s cause, and to those who have the capacity to develop wide array of literacy materials and services that are age-appropriate and culture-sensitive.




LAMPARA, or lamp in English, is a light source commonly used to illuminate barangays, towns, barrios, and far communities that do not have access to electricity. Founded on such purpose, Lampara as a non-government organization aims to enlighten and inspire communities that have little or no support from any educational institution. Lampara dedicates itself to the pursuit of knowledge and teaching the residents – young and old – on basic and functional literacies through alternative education.



Our clear vision

With an aim to shed light to underprivileged communities through alternative education, Lampara envisions to form the children of today the genuine hope of tomorrow. We aim to educate at least 2,500 out of school children and youth in no less than 20 communities by 2025.

We also aim to be an avenue for empowering the youth by honing their leadership skills and by inculcating the spirit of volunteerism.


How we do it

Our Lampara Camp, a 10-week multi-leveled literacy program is a tactical approach to address the issue of illiteracy while underscoring the values of culture, both locally and nationally. Through literacy modules developed by a core team composed of communicators, literary writers, educators, and psychometricians, we offer an approach that does not only allow children to learn how to read and write, but also giving them avenues to know and understand various social issues such as gender, environment, and peace, among others.


A nation’s challenge

We know this looks like a hard shot, but what if we unite to make this happen? We are always open to like-minded people who want to join our cause, especially to those who want to make real change.

Let us go beyond social media activism and do more to see more.

The nation is calling you.



Be the light. Be Lampara.