ABOUT US
The Philippine Action for Community-Led Shelter Initiatives, Inc. (PACSII) is a non-profit and non-stock NGO duly registered on 4 July 2002 with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
PACSII serves as the intermediary support institution to the Homeless Peoples Federation Philippines Inc. (HPFPI), a national federation of community associations and savers, pursuing community-led housing and upgrading processes. It is at present the legal holder of HPFPI projects and provides professional support in the areas of research, documentation and reporting, fund sourcing and legal affairs to the federation.
PACSII was founded as a concrete response to the situation of poverty and destitution of the homeless people living around the open dumpsite in Payatas, Quezon City in 2002. This video describes this whole experience and process of building the communities of the urban poor. The late Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM was given an international award “OPUS PRIZE” on November 8, 2007 for his work with the homeless people.
Our Vision
All urban poor and informal settler families in the Philippines have secure homes, resilient communities, and a powerful voice in shaping an inclusive and sustainable urban future.
Our Mission
To empower the homeless and urban poor by providing the professional, legal, and financial backbone that enables community-led shelter initiatives to thrive.
Our Strategy
To build the institutional capacity of the Homeless Peoples Federation Philippines Inc. (HPFPI) and its member communities through strategic support in research, advocacy, partnership building, and resource mobilization.
To realize our mission, we are strategically focused on achieving the following goals
To Build Capacity
Strengthen the organizational and project management skills of urban poor communities, enabling them to lead their own development processes.
To Secure Tenure
Empower communities to achieve land tenure security through mapping, legal assistance, and advocacy for pro-poor housing policies.
To Mobilize Resources
Develop sustainable funding streams and partnerships to support community-initiated housing and livelihood projects.
To Amplify Advocacy
Document community experiences and conduct research to influence national and local housing agendas, ensuring the rights and dignity of the homeless are upheld.
To Foster Network
Build and sustain strategic alliances with government agencies, NGOs, and international partners to create a supportive ecosystem for community-led change.
To Ensure Sustainability
Strengthen our own institutional capacity to provide reliable, long-term support to the federation and its growing network of communities.
Rev. Fr. Norberto L. Carcellar, CM
Founder
The People Behind the Movement
Behind every successful community-led initiative is a dedicated team of professionals committed to amplifying grassroots power. Meet the staff of PACSII—the legal experts, researchers, and advocates who provide the steady, behind-the-scenes support that turns community vision into lasting, secure homes.
