In the slum of Satima Village on the outskirts of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, approximately 650 families live in cramped dwellings and in conditions beneath human dignity. A private initiative involving employees of the Continental factory in Manila, their relatives and friends helps to improve the living conditions of people in this neighborhood.

This long-term project is primarily concerned with providing the families with stone houses that withstand storms and rain, sending their children to school, providing them with medical assistance, and improving their everyday lives with donations of goods – in particular clothing and food.

In 2008, the highly committed team helped four students from Satima to complete their studies in hotel and restaurant management. Three of them have already found jobs. Five children were able to undergo urgently needed operations because the medical and hospital expenses were borne by the aid project. 

Donations for the project are being collected by the association "From Heart to Heart", for example at company parties. Since the project began in 2003, safe accommodations have been made available for 42 families, and 61 children have been able to go to school regularly – from primary school through to college level.

Employees at the Calamba location are supporting a learning center for four- to six-year-old children. The Mother Rita Barcelo Learning Center (MRBLC) is a charitable institution run by nuns.

The nuns invited the manager of Continental's plant in Calamba to attend the presentation of the children's graduation certificates as a guest speaker. During his ceremonial speech, he congratulated the proud graduates and emphasized the importance of enjoying a good education. In addition, he praised the institution's work and the fine commitment of all those involved. During the ceremony he also handed out gifts to the children and nuns.