Turning Hunger into Hope: Supporting Learning through Nutrition and Teacher Training.
The Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED) serves as the primary education outreach arm of Ateneo de Manila University. Established in 1997, ACED was created to help close the poverty gap by improving the quality of basic education in the Philippine public school system at scale.
It's time to take action!
Join ACED in fighting hunger and fueling education.
2,070
students
Currently benefiting across Quezon City, Marikina, and Cainta with weekly nutritious food packs.
1 in 3
Many public school children face hunger and malnutrition — a major barrier to learning.
Over 100 Food Packs Weekly
Delivered directly to families with fresh produce sourced from Luzon farmers—a win for nutrition and local agriculture.
Our Mission & Strategy
ACED works directly with public schools and local government units (LGUs) to bridge educational inequality. The organization identifies and addresses the specific barriers that prevent children from learning, such as poverty, hunger, and a lack of access to quality educational resources.