Philippine Service of Mercy Foundation, Inc. (PSMF)
(formerly Philippine Band of Mercy Northern Mindanao chapter)
       
PSMFI, a disability and development non-government organization was established in 1973.  PSMFI envisions to be a highly effective institution that will serve persons with disabilities develop themselves to become functional, productive and empowered citizens enjoying a better quality of life.

Mission

• Strengthening partnerships and establishment of strong linkages with Local Government Units, Non-Government Organization, and other Socio-Civic Groups for a more comprehensive and participative approach in service delivery :

• Promotion, dissemination of information, and advocacy for awareness in the prevention of disabilities and impairments in order to generate support for the intervention, rehabilitation and assistance for persons with disabilities;

• Continuing self-improvement, not only in knowledge and skills, but also in changes and cost-effective innovations in its facilities for rehabilitation, health, social welfare and education programs, and;

• Facilitation of livelihood and self-sustaining opportunities through vocational and skills training as a strategy for enabling persons with disabilities to become active and responsive citizens of their community.

Program Principles

Disability is a Development Issue. The impacts of poverty include the risks of impairment that is the primary cause of disability. Due to the lack of knowledge on the issue surrounding this condition, Persons with Disabilities are excluded and isolated from social activities making them handicaps, unproductive and dependent on welfare and charity.  PSMFI’s programs are designed to break this cycle.

Its programs and services include:  

Direct Services:

• Facilitation of Medical Services: Prevention of blindness and low vision; Prevention of deafness and hearing impairment; cleft lip-palate surgeries; and, other surgeries

• Production and Distribution of Prosthetic/Orthotic devices and customized wheelchairs

• Rehabilitation of children with special needs: functional physical and occupational rehabilitation; special education; and, speech training and development

Community Development Services:

• Community Organizing
• Network Development and Resource Mobilization
• Training & Community Empowerment

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Address:
No. 988 Sia Apartment
Luminarias Street
Barangay Camaman-an,
9000 Cagayan de Oro City
Philippines

Contact Person:
Jordan Ian G.  Apat
Executive Director
Mobile : +63 9195688827
Telefax : +63 88 8571143
e-mail: psmf_disability@yahoo.com