STEPS History & Mechanics
How It Started
STEPS began with a simple Sunday school outreach in 2008 in the squatter areas of Parañaque. As we spent time with the children, we discovered a heartbreaking reality: many of them could not read. What started as concern soon became a calling. Realizing this was a widespread problem, not just a local one, we opened our own home to teach children—first weekly, then daily—laying the foundation for what would become STEPS.
Our Journey
Through our Christian outreach, we connected with the Chan family of The Bellevue Group, who shared a heart for education. In 2012, we were invited to lead a new mission center near The Bellevue Resort Bohol. That same year, the first official STEPS program--Specialized Training and Education for Philippine Students—opened in Doljo, Bohol, welcoming children from underprivileged families. As relationships grew, we were also able to help some parents find employment opportunities, creating impact beyond the classroom.
How Children Join STEPS
Each school year begins with personal visits to homes in and around Brgy. Doljo. Parents are invited to join the program with one clear principle: “School starts at home.”
Enrollment is based on the parents’ willingness to actively participate. Once accepted, parents attend seminars, receive guidance, and are equipped with materials to support learning at home—making education a shared journey.
Where STEPS Students Are Today
STEPS graduates continue into the local public school system, where they consistently stand out. According to the principal of Doljo Elementary School, former STEPS students regularly rank among the top achievers—often 16–18 of the top 20 students at every grade level.
To further support learning, we also offer STEPS Phonics classes for lower elementary students.
From 2012 to 2026, more than 3,000 children have attended STEPS programs in Bohol, Samar, Masbate, and earlier outreach in Mindanao—each one a life touched through education, values, and hope.
STEPS began with a simple Sunday school outreach in 2008 in the squatter areas of Parañaque. As we spent time with the children, we discovered a heartbreaking reality: many of them could not read. What started as concern soon became a calling. Realizing this was a widespread problem, not just a local one, we opened our own home to teach children—first weekly, then daily—laying the foundation for what would become STEPS.
Our Journey
Through our Christian outreach, we connected with the Chan family of The Bellevue Group, who shared a heart for education. In 2012, we were invited to lead a new mission center near The Bellevue Resort Bohol. That same year, the first official STEPS program--Specialized Training and Education for Philippine Students—opened in Doljo, Bohol, welcoming children from underprivileged families. As relationships grew, we were also able to help some parents find employment opportunities, creating impact beyond the classroom.
How Children Join STEPS
Each school year begins with personal visits to homes in and around Brgy. Doljo. Parents are invited to join the program with one clear principle: “School starts at home.”
Enrollment is based on the parents’ willingness to actively participate. Once accepted, parents attend seminars, receive guidance, and are equipped with materials to support learning at home—making education a shared journey.
Where STEPS Students Are Today
STEPS graduates continue into the local public school system, where they consistently stand out. According to the principal of Doljo Elementary School, former STEPS students regularly rank among the top achievers—often 16–18 of the top 20 students at every grade level.
To further support learning, we also offer STEPS Phonics classes for lower elementary students.
From 2012 to 2026, more than 3,000 children have attended STEPS programs in Bohol, Samar, Masbate, and earlier outreach in Mindanao—each one a life touched through education, values, and hope.