FOLPMI

The Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Mission, Inc. (FOLPMI) started as a medical mission in 1984 under the leadership of Sister Eva Fidela Maamo, SPC, MD, supported by dedicated and committed volunteer medical professionals and civic groups. A member of the community of St. Paul of Charities, Sister Eva is a medical surgeon who learned firsthand about the debilitating impact of poverty and diseases on the poor while serving the minority groups of South Cotabato.

Evolving from a medical mission group, the Foundation expanded its services to assist the poor "squatter" communities in Sinalong, Malate, Paco, Navotas, Quezon City and the Aetas in Zambales. In 1992, Sister Eva was named the Mother Theresa of the Philippines. In 1997, she was honored with one of Asia's most prestigious awards, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership.

In 1996, the FOLPMI celebrated its 10th year anniversary by performing record levels of services, all for free. These services included: 26 surgical missions, 38 medical missions, and 11 dental missions which led to 40,700 consultations, 2,026 major surgical operations, and 1,603 minor surgical operations.

Today the FOLPMI -- a non-stock, non-profit, non-political organization -- is one of the largest and most respected non-government institutions serving the poorest of the poor in the Philippines through varied but integrated programs geared towards the total development of the individual, families and communities.

Learn more about the projects sponsored by FOLPMI.

• Medical Missions

• Hospital for the Poor
• Other Projects

• Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Mission, Inc