KALFI LEAD is a Philippine Youth Leadership Program

It is the flagship  young leaders program of the Foundation.  Its home is in the different study centers that KALFI organized  in the Philippines.

Through leadership programs for youth in the Philippines, KALFI’s mission is to cultivate the character of female students through a holistic formation.

KALFI spearheads for more than 3 decades many youth development programs in the Philippines.

It arms young women with criteria on the way they communicate and interact with their family, peers and with people coming from all walks of life.

They project calm, exercise human virtues and demonstrate tangible qualities that inspire others to follow. 

In short, they learn to carry their own environment even in the most adverse situations. 

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KALFI’s Brief History

Since its inception, KALFI has established study centers in key locations near major universities so they can be readily accessed by the female students. They are as follows:

Iraya Study Center (1987) caters to students from the University of Santo Tomas, University of the East, and Far Eastern University.

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Balanghai Study Center (1994) in Ortigas Center, Pasig City is the hub for students of University of Asia and the Pacific, and nearby high schools namely St Paul’s College, Poveda, Pasig Catholic School and Pasig City Science High School.

Banilad Study Center (1983) in Cebu City is open to students from San Carlos University, Cebu Doctors College, UP-Cebu, Cebu Institute of Technology and high schools namely Southcrest and Sacred Heart School.

Daniw Study Center (1990) at Loyola Heights, Quezon City welcomes students coming from the University of the Philippines (Diliman), Ateneo de Manila University, and Miriam College.

KALFI assists three other study centers owned by affiliate Foundations.

Tahilan Residence and Study Center (1995) located in Malate, Manila across De La Salle University, and near UP Manila, St Scholastica’s College and several other local science high schools.

Tanglaw University Center at Examiner Street, West Triangle, Quezon City which welcomes students coming from University of the Philippines and Philippine Science High School among others.

Narra Nueva Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City which welcomes students from nearby high schools such as Woodrose School, Elizabeth Seton High School and other city science high schools within the vicinity.

For more than three decades, KALFI has ensured the uninterrupted offering of year-round program of activities for youth development focused on character building and service to society. To accomplish this, the Study Centers are run by dedicated and competent Management Staff with the help of numerous volunteers. Each Study Center has a Patrons Association that ensures the sustainability of its funding and recruitment.

While our young leaders program is imbued with Christian ideals, it welcomes ladies coming from different races and creeds. Our qualification is particular about age, membership in student organizations, good academic standing and a strong desire to serve and make a difference in society.


Since our foundation’s inception in the early ‘80s, KALFI has proudly produced some of the most successful women in the private sector, the academe, and the government the country has seen. We strive to attract the most promising female intellectuals and develop the next generation of servant leaders who can contribute significantly to solving our nation’s social ills.

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