Talisay Girlstown

Philippines

School Facts


Year Opened :
1990

Capacity : 3300 girls

Sisters onsite : 27

Teachers onsite : 91

Transforming Lives at Talisay Girlstown Philippines

Since opening in 1990, the Sisters of Mary Talisay Girlstown Philippines has provided education and full-time care to over 3,300 young girls. These girls come from the poorest communities in the Philippines and are given a real opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through quality education and support.

At Talisay Girlstown, students follow a complete academic curriculum along with training in arts, sports, and practical technical skills. In a safe and nurturing environment, they can enjoy their childhood, build lifelong friendships, and grow in confidence. The girls actively participate in school competitions and challenges, helping them develop leadership and teamwork while making the most of their education.

Vocational Training for a Brighter Future at Talisay Girlstown Philippines

Alongside a full academic curriculum, the girls at Talisay Girlstown in the Philippines receive hands-on vocational training to prepare them for future employment. Their technical education includes computer system servicing, technical drawing, bread and pastry making, tailoring, dressmaking, and bookkeeping—skills that are in high demand across various industries.

To complement their classroom learning, the girls also complete on-the-job training with local employers. This practical experience equips them with the confidence and real-world skills needed to secure stable jobs after graduation and lift their families out of poverty.

All of this is made possible thanks to the generosity of compassionate donors like you. Every child deserves a strong start in life. With your support, the Sisters of Mary can continue changing lives—one girl at a time.

Learn more about the children

The children at our schools come from the poorest of the poor. Each child has their own stories of what their life was before coming to our schools and how their lives are being transformed by the Sisters of Mary programs.  Read the moving stories of our children in their own words. 

Meet Our Graduates

There are 160,000+  graduates from the Sisters of Mary Schools. Many of our graduates went on to live prosperous lives, helping their families and local communities. Read the inspiring stories of our graduates in their own words. 

Life At Our Villages

Learn more about how we help children break free from a life of poverty.