Mission - Shepherd of the Hills Home
The Shepherd of the Hills Children's Home, Philippines

Our History

The work was started in 1976 by the late Rev. and Mrs. Jose Mejica.
A growing number of abandoned and neglected children living among the streets of Manila suffered unbearable conditions as a result of a protracted typhoon which hit the region.

Driven by the compassion in responding to their instantaneous needs, the couple took in as many children as they could to be cared for and to be provided with shelter in their small apartment.

As the burden grew, people from around the world came in to share a helping hand. This became the turning point for the dawning and shaping of a child ministry called Shepherd of the Hills Children’s Home and Rural Development Foundation, Inc.


Our Vision


Shepherd of the Hills envisions a world where children are transformed in the image of Christ and are prepared to meet the challenges of life as mature and accountable Christian individuals.


Our Mission

Shepherd of the Hills exists to Glorify God by bringing opportunities for growth, development and a wholesome life to deprived and destitute children throughout the community, the region and the Philippines.


Our Children
  • The home is currently run by Nathaniel and Ruth Mejica.
  • 70 children are cared for by 15 faithful staff and volunteers.
  • There is a 5-hectare land with facilities conductive for growth and development including 4 residential bungalows, a tutorial center, a church, a multi purpose hall, billiard place, a basketball court, swimming pool, bakery section, poultry farm, fish ponds, a wide agricultural land and a wide playing ground.
  • Children aged 1 to 20 who were abandoned, neglected, abused or orphaned are among the members of the Shepherd Family.
  • They are referred individually or as siblings by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and other child caring institutions.
  • The children are provided with a home and a refuge to live in where Christian care is upheld and the love of Christ is testified.

The Programs

Over the past 26 years, hundreds of children have benefited from various programs and services including long and short term shelter, education, provision of basic needs, practical training, adoption and discipleship.


The Location

The home is located in the town of San Antonio, Zambales Province, Philippines. It is near the foot of the Pamatawan Mountain, 169 kms Northwest of Manila.

This page was created on Thursday 30 October 08 and last updated on Sunday 26 April 09