Voice of the Free (VF)
Residential care and recovery services for human trafficking survivors
Voice of the Free - VF Foundation, Inc
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Voice of the Free - VF Foundation provides residential-based programs for survivors of human trafficking, operating from San Roque. Services include homelife support, access to formal and non-formal education, trauma healing therapy, spiritual formation, life skills training, legal assistance, medical care, livelihood programs, and psychological support. The foundation also facilitates independent living, case management, family and community reintegration, and after-care services to support long-term recovery.
Mission
To support the recovery, reintegration, and independence of human trafficking survivors through comprehensive residential care and wraparound services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesVoice of the Free (formerly Visayan Forum Foundation) is a Philippine NGO founded in 1991 by Maria Cecilia Flores-Obanda to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. It provides rescue, residential care, medical and psychological support, education, and vocational training to …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show Voice of the Free (VF) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 951 social services charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVoice of the Free (VF) is a registered social services nonprofit based in San Roque, Soccsksargen, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000009. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Voice of the Free (VF)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000009, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Voice of the Free (VF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Philippines is 68/100.
Voice of the Free (VF) is located in San Roque, Soccsksargen, Philippines. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Voice of the Free (VF) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Voice of the Free (VF) is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Voice of the Free - VF Foundation provides residential-based programs for survivors of human trafficking, operating from San Roque. Services include homelife support, access to formal and non-formal education, trauma healing therapy, spiritual formation, life skills training, legal assistance, medical care, livelihood programs, and psychological support. The foundation also facilitates independent living, case management, family and community reintegration, and after-care services to support long-term recovery. Voice of the Free (VF) is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1991.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Voice of the Free - VF Foundation, Inc is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Voice of the Free - VF Foundation, Inc is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- Officers and trustees
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1991
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Voice of the Free (VF)
- What is Voice of the Free (VF)?
- Voice of the Free (VF) is a social services foundation based in San Roque, Philippines. Voice of the Free - VF Foundation provides residential-based programs for survivors of human trafficking, operating from San Roque. Services include homelife support, access to formal and non-formal education, trauma healing therapy, spiritual formation, life skills training, legal assistance, medical care, livelihood programs, and psychological support. The foundation also facilitates independent living, case management, family and community reintegration, and after-care services to support long-term recovery.
- When was Voice of the Free (VF) founded?
- Voice of the Free (VF) was founded in 1991.
- Where is Voice of the Free (VF) located?
- Headquartered in San Roque, Soccsksargen, Philippines.
- Is Voice of the Free (VF) trustworthy?
- Voice of the Free (VF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Voice of the Free (VF)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-SB-R-000009 (Philippines).
- What is Voice of the Free (VF)'s website?
- https://voiceofthefree.org.ph
- Are donations to Voice of the Free (VF) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.