KANLUNGAN SA ERMA MINISTRY, INC. is a refuge for children in need of special protection—the street children, the abused, abandoned, orphaned, neglected, the exploited and the prostituted. Er-Ma stands for Ermita and Malate areas where we started our work in 1988.For many years, Kanlungan has made a difference in the lives of a significant number of children. It is a non-profit, non-government organization whose mission is to serve, protect and develop children in need of special protection and their families--through a holistic approach to improve their well-being and quality of life.