79. From Slum to CEO: A Journey With Dawn for the Poor in the Philippines
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Fred Dungganon shares his journey from growing up in a Manila slum to becoming the executive director of Dawn for the Poor.
What happens when a child from a Manila slum becomes the leader of the very organization that once sponsored him? In this episode of God on the Move, Fred Dungganon shares how growing up in extreme poverty in Welfareville, losing his father, and surviving through odd jobs shaped his life—along with his early involvement in a spiritist cult marked by fear, emptiness, and syncretism. He tells how encountering the gospel at a youth camp led him back to Jesus, into discipleship, and ultimately into ministry with Dawn for the Poor, an OMF-founded work serving the urban poor through scholarships, holistic programs, and house churches. Fred recounts becoming executive director at 26, navigating a near-closure in 2020 that turned into renewed support during the pandemic, and casting vision for “Project 25” as Dawn expands to more communities across the Philippines. 📚 Links from the Interview Dawn for the Poor OMF International Podcast: Episode 23, From the Slums of Uganda to Founding a Conglomerate Social Enterprise Book: A Journey Of The Poor Book: Journey to Growth 🧑💻 About Fred Fred Dungganon is a Filipino pastor and nonprofit leader who serves as Executive Director of Dawn for…
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