Welcome to our story, a journey of transformation, resilience, and purpose. 

We are Ian and Grace, a Canadian-born Filipino couple whose lives took an unexpected turn, leading us on a path of discovery, healing, and service in the Philippines.

For over four decades, we thrived in the hustle and bustle of North America, caught in the relentless 9 to 5 grind. But god had other plans. What began as a simple family vacation to the Philippines in search of rest and renewal turned into an unforeseen calling. When the pandemic left us stranded far from the familiar, it became a divine interruption, one that offered space for stillness, self-reflection, and surrender.

In that season of quarantine and isolation, we were confronted with profound questions about purpose, healing, and the impact we want to have in the world. It was in the quiet that God began to reorient our hearts and mission.

Out of that uncertainty emerged clarity and conviction. We recognized that real change in the world begins with us, through our own healing, growth, and surrender to God's refining love. That's why one of the cornerstones of our mission is offering healing retreats for individuals, and for marriages designed to guide people through self-introspection, emotional renewal, and spiritual restoration. We believe a better world and safer communities begin when hearts are healed, one person, one couple, one family at a time.

From there, we felt called to do more. We saw how deeply cycles of poverty, trauma, and disconnection impacted individuals and families in under-resourced communities. And we knew we could help. Through faith-based trainings, healing workshops, and mentorship programs, we aim to bridge access opportunities, equip others with tools for transformation, and help break the chains of generational poverty.

Our work is not only inspired by our Christian faith and the truth of the Holy Bible, it is also shaped by open-source values: collaboration, transparency, community empowerment, and the belief that knowledge and tools for healing should be shared freely to multiply hope.

We are committed to creating spaces where people can rediscover their purpose, rebuild their relationships, and re-imagine their future. Through grassroots partnerships, community-led development, and Spirit-led healing, we continue to walk out the mission God has placed in our hearts.

Join us as we write the next chapter of our story, one defined by compassion, empowerment, healing, and meaningful impact.

We are Paradiyos, which means "For God", or "God's Paradise"... a daily reminder of who deserves all the credit, and whom we honor with the work and good we hope to do.

Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)

"Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."