IMA FOUNDATION
Empowering women. Strengthening communities.
Women responding to women’s rights, needs and welfare
THE HEART OF IMA
IMA means Mother
IMA is a Kapampangan word for mother—a fitting name for an organization built around warmth, protection, and care. Like a mother who nurtures and protects her family, IMA Foundation works to empower women and support those who need a helping hand.
For IMA, caring means more than providing assistance. It means standing alongside women, listening to their stories, strengthening their voices, and helping them build a life on their own terms.
OUR IMPACT
Creating change, one woman and community at a time
For years, IMA Foundation has worked alongside women and communities to promote women’s rights, provide support, and create opportunities for meaningful change.
6,000+
Women Empowered & Supported
350
Communities Engaged
410
Projects Initiated
900+
Workshops & Seminars Conducted
WHAT WE DO
Programs that create pathways to change
IMA Foundation works with women, organizations, and communities through programs that build confidence, strengthen capabilities, respond to crises, and advance women’s rights.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Developing women leaders and strengthening self-reliant women’s organizations through community action and participation.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Creating opportunities for women to access alternative education, develop skills, and build awareness around emerging issues.
CRISIS INTERVENTION
Supporting women and children affected by abuse through counseling, legal and medical assistance, temporary shelter, and survivor support.
RESEARCH, INFORMATION, ADVOCACY & NETWORKING
Bringing women’s issues to the surface through research, information sharing, advocacy, and networks that advance women’s rights and well-being.
FROM THE IMA COMMUNITY
Stories that inspire change
Read stories, reflections, and experiences that highlight the voices, journeys, and work of the IMA community.
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Finding the Light: How My Counselor Turned My Trauma into Purpose
Maan Samson shares how Susan Pineda helped her find safety, healing, and purpose after escaping an abusive relationship, and how that experience inspired her to…
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From Silence to Song
Taylor’s journey from surviving abuse to becoming a missionary, volunteer teacher, and women’s rights champion is a story of resilience, purpose, and service. Through her…
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The Architect of Harmony
Michelle’s journey from survivor to advocate is a testament to quiet courage, faith, and service. Through her work as a mother, educator, volunteer, and advocate,…
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
There’s a place for you at IMA
Whether you volunteer your time, contribute resources, support our programs, or join our advocacy efforts, your involvement can help create meaningful change for women and communities.
VOLUNTEER
Share your time, skills, and passion by supporting IMA’s programs, activities, and community initiatives.
CONTRIBUTE
Help sustain IMA’s work by contributing resources that support women, families, and communities in need.
GENERATE RESOURCES
Help create opportunities and resources that strengthen IMA’s programs and expand their impact in communities.
JOIN ADVOCACY
Stand with IMA in raising awareness, promoting women’s rights, and supporting initiatives that create lasting social change.
Ready to make a difference?
Connect with IMA and discover how you can be part of the work.
LET’S CONNECT
We’d love to hear from you
Have a question, want to learn more about IMA, or looking for ways to get involved? Reach out to us and our team will be happy to connect with you.
VISIT US
Women’s Development and Resource Center (WDRC)
Misael St., Diamond Park, Diamond Subdivision
Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga 2009
Philippines
EMAIL US
imafoundation96@gmail.com
info@imafoundation.org
CALL US
+63-917-622-7228
+63-918-560-8503