Mercy in Action is a UK registered charity that was founded in 1995 Mercy in Action was never anticipated, but came about after founders John and Allison Todd had an unexpected encounter with five street boys during a trip to the Philippines Mercy in Action is a company limited by Guarantee We aim to help each child in our care to achieve their full potential and to give them the opportunity to live the rest of their lives free from the involuntary poverty into which they were born Working amidst some of the poorest communities in the Philippines, we are committed to rescuing vulnerable children from the dangers of the streets by offering them food, nurture and an education