A Legacy of Rights.
A Mission to Help
Every Child Read.
Carrying forward the life’s work of founder, author, artist, and educator Merci Melchor – In women and learner rights, protection, and early literacy.
Turning Advocacy into Action
A place of dignity, learning, and transformation.
The I Can Read. You Can Read. program helps Enlighten, Empower, and Equip beginning readers through a systematic approach to teaching English.
Learn about The I AM S.A.M. Protocol: Rights-Based Learning for a Better World and The I AM S.A.M. Poem, AKO AY MAHALAGA, NAIIBA AT NATATANGI!
I AM S.A.M. Foundation
A place where dignity is restored and lives are transformed.
We uphold rights and restore self-worth because when a person knows their worth, they rise, and when a child learns to read, a future opens.
Co-founded with Merci Melchor, we continue her legacy of advancing rights and early literacy for women and children.
We believe every child deserves to say:
“I am Special, Unique, and Precious Empowered and Responsible.”
We invite you to walk this journey with us.
Rayla Allertsen
Co-Founder & President
I AM S.A.M. FOUNDATION
Transforming lives, one soul at a time
We equip Shakers and Movers to rise in self-worth, uphold women’s and learner rights, and take action advancing early literacy through the I Can Read Series and Be SUPER to create meaningful change for self and society.
Our Mission
Our Vision
A world of Shakers and Movers where every person lives with dignity, knows their worth and rights, and takes action to create a better self, a stronger community, and a more just world.
I AM S.A.M. Values
Highlights
Friends & Partners
Our friends & partners who bolstered our cause with invaluable support.
Whether you choose to be a sponsor, volunteer, or form a partnership, your support plays a vital role in helping us uplift individuals, schools and communities.
By working together, we foster self-worth, ignite purpose, and create lasting impact, especially for women, youth and children who are often left behind.
Your support helps spread trust, empathy and resilience.
Help someone feel their worth.
How to Help?
Send us a message using the contact form below