THE INVISIBLE CHALLENGE
The Hidden Crisis
Most victims of coercive control return to their abusers even after receiving legal advice and temporary accommodation at domestic violence shelters.
Why? Because emotional wounds need more than legal solutions—they need comprehensive healing and sustained support.
women worldwide affected by intimate partner violence
Experience it currently
return to abusers within weeks of leaving
The SHIP Difference: A Safe Haven Hub
SHIP will establish and maintain a Safe Haven Hub”—a comprehensive sanctuary that implements an innovative referral system designed to keep unlikely victims (high-achievers suffering in silence) from returning to their abusers.
What Makes Us Different:
Legal & Mental Health Conduit
A network of qualified lawyers and psychologists providing “gold standard” services through our integrated referral system. Healing requires both legal empowerment and psychological support.
Financial Sustenance
Funds raised through creative projects—including our feature film “A Pebble That Floats”—directly to establish and maintain the Safe Haven Hub, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Narrative Advocacy
SHIP uses the true story of “A Pebble That Floats” to:
– Lobby for better standards in government-mandated shelters
– Advocate for the passage of Divorce Laws in the Philippines
– Raise global awareness about coercive control
Global Impact
While based in the Philippines, our model aims to serve as a blueprint for Safe Haven Hubs worldwide.
Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is composed of esteemed leaders dedicated to justice and advocacy. Their diverse expertise and unwavering commitment guide our mission to create a safe haven for victims of domestic violence.
Socorro Flormina Tongson Mendiola
Property Developer
Teresita (Chit) Roces-Santos
Columnist, Former Philippine Daily Inquirer
Maria Belen Buensuceso
Former Senior Vice President, San Miguel Corporation
Erlinda Garcia Calleja
Co-Founder, Bridges of Hope (Philippines)
Editha Litonjua Abaya
CFI (formerly Cinema Filipinas, Inc.)
Ma. Milagros F. Padernal
Managing Partner, International Accounting Firm Affiliate
Conchita Carpio Morales
Former Philippine Ombudsman
Imelda Lahoz Argel
Founder | 2012 Presidential Awardee | Qualified lawyer in the Philippines, Australia and New York, USA | Domestic Violence Survivor & Advocate
Join Our Mission
Safe Haven Institute Philippines (SHIP)
Phone
Address
1205 Antel Global Corporate Center, 3 Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Metro Manila, Philippines
Pledge Your Support
Your support can transform lives. By contributing to our cause, you help us provide comprehensive support to those affected by domestic violence. Together, we can make a difference.