The soul of every action.
Vida Alma is a youth-led, non-profit organization focused on human welfare and community empowerment. We uplift underserved children, families, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, and other vulnerable groups through humanitarian outreach, resource distribution, community development, and environmental initiatives.
Our story
Vida Alma combines vida, the Spanish word for “life,” and alma, the Spanish word for “soul”. Together, the name represents “the soul of life,” reflecting the spirit that moves us to encourage one another, take action, and make a difference. Inspired by the sunrise that welcomes a new day, Vida Alma embodies hope and renewal, reminding us that we do not have to wait for tomorrow to make today brighter through purposeful action.
Vida Alma advocates for restoring dignity and promoting self-sufficiency among underserved communities. We believe support should go beyond meeting immediate needs; it should empower people to access opportunities, overcome barriers, and actively improve their own circumstances. Our advocacy brings together humanitarian service, community empowerment, and environmental responsibility to foster stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable communities.
Our mission
To mobilize young people and individuals of all ages through donation drives, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and community outreach. By gathering resources, partnering with communities, and organizing humanitarian and environmental initiatives, we aim to address immediate needs while encouraging active participation in long-term community development.
Our vision
We envision a society where every person can live with dignity, communities have the capacity to address their own challenges, and people share responsibility for the world around them. We aspire to help create communities that are not only supported in times of need but are also equipped to grow, adapt, and sustain their progress.
What we stand for
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Act today
Need doesn't wait, so neither do we. We favour small steps taken now over perfect plans for later.
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Walk together
We work with communities, not for them. The people closest to a problem help shape the answer.
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Care for the whole
People and planet are connected. Our work looks after both.
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Stay open
We share where our money goes and what we learn, including what didn't work.
The people behind Vida Alma
A small staff team, supported by a board of community members and volunteers.
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Calista Quisumbing
Founder & Director
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Ariz Dela Rosa
Logistics
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Ara Apato
Research
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Erin Kawpeng
Creatives
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Tati Mengullo
Marketing
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Anant Sharma
Public Relations
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Ryo Araki
Operations
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James Vinoya
Finance
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Antonio Cornejo
Logistics Manager
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Aica Lagamia
Creatives Manager
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Xavi Kwok
Marketing Manager
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Marga Vedar
Operations Manager
Be part of today.
Give an hour, share a skill or support a program. Every contribution turns into action in our communities.