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Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA), Foundation, Inc.

It was a study on the drop-out problem in the Philippines, published by the Bureau of Public Schools in 1965 that prompted French Jesuit, Fr. Pierre Tritz, S.J. to embark on what was to become his life passion, and in the process he gave up his nationality and acquired Filipino citizenship. Thus, the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc. was founded in September 1974 and was officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit organization on May 9, 1975. ERDA aims to promote the holistic development of poor children. Aside from educational assistance, ERDA has also developed programs for the families of the beneficiaries as well as their communities. Its main office is located at #66 Linaw St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City. The Foundation has 30 regular staff, 2 contract-based staff and 15 members of the Board of Trustees.

Following is its PCNC Certification history:

January 21, 2002 – January 20, 2007 –   5 years

August 22, 2007 – August 21, 2012     – 5 years

July 30, 2013 – July 29, 2018             – 5 years

Its purposes (V-M-G), among others are, “to envision a nation where all children and youth will have access to quality education and holistic development in a supportive environment for a better life.” Its mission is to improve the quality of life marginalized Filipino children and youth through education and support programs in partnership with their families, schools and communities. The Foundation’s programs/projects focused on the following areas: Education Assistance Program (EAP) for Pre-school, Elementary, High School and College, Health and Medical Services, Livelihood, Continuing Education and Economic Development Programs for the family and communities. Geographical scope of programs: Nationwide (5 cities in Metro Manila, and 3 provinces covering Iloilo, Marinduque and South Cotabato.

CONTACT INFO

Website

www.erda.ph

Email
edo.erda@yahoo.com.ph

Contact Number
(02) 415-0168 / 414-9450

Contact Persons
Ms. Dolora H. Cardeño, Executive Director
Ms. Judy S. Segismundo, Administrative Manager

LOCATION

Address
66 Linaw Street, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City

Region
NCR (National Capital Region)

PCNC CERTIFICATION

Category
Social Welfare and Development

PCNC Certification No.
N/A

Date Certified
N/A

Date of Expiry

05/09/2023

BIR CERTIFICATION

BIR Certification No.

005-2021

Date Certified

12/23/2020

Date of Expiry

01/10/2022