The Round Home Center is a physically rounded safe home intentionally designed to feel welcoming rather than institutional. In this environment, youth find safety, stability, and space to heal as they rebuild their lives after exploitation.

Love146 originally built the Round Home in 2008 in partnership with local leaders in the Philippines. Since its beginning, the work has been led by a Filipino team under the leadership of Dr. Gundelina Velazco.

In 2024, this work reached an important milestone as the Philippines program formally established itself as an independent local organization: The Round Home Center. The organization is governed by an independent local board of directors while continuing its longstanding partnership with Love146.

This transition reflects a positive and intentional evolution of the work. Across international development, locally led organizations are increasingly recognized as the most sustainable and effective model for long-term community impact. Love146 continues to partner closely and serve as the primary grantor supporting Survivor Care at the Round Home Center, and governance is rooted in the local community.

The environment itself is part of the healing process. A treehouse is used for therapy sessions. Gardens, music, recreation, and caring for animals become part of everyday healing and restoration. A volleyball court creates space for play and connection. Even a punching bag hanging from a tree becomes part of helping youth safely process anger, stress, and trauma.

The Round Home was designed to be physically and metaphorically rounded, reflecting a child’s journey toward wholeness, healing, and renewed possibility. The space is intended to foster peace, dignity, creativity, freedom, and even playfulness — reminding youth that their lives are more than what has happened to them.

Children are supported physically, emotionally, psychologically, and relationally as they rediscover safety, rebuild trust, and begin imagining a future beyond exploitation.