Got Heart JCI Program: Healing Communities, One Mission at a Time

Got Heart is the flagship Community Health Awareness initiative of JCI Philippines, designed to reach underserved communities nationwide. This comprehensive program delivers medical, dental, and surgical missions, offers free medicine and eye check-ups, provides health education and counseling, and supports holistic well being, addressing mind, body, spirit, and emotion. It aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well‑being for all.

Why Got Heart JCI Program Matters

Health is the foundation of personal growth and communal progress. In underprivileged areas, many lack access to basic health services, leading to preventable illnesses, reduced school attendance, and persistent poverty.

Got Heart bridges that gap by bringing FREE healthcare directly into these communities. Beyond treating symptoms, the program educates, empowers, and uplifts by combining medical aid with emotional support.

What Makes Got Heart Program Unique?

• Comprehensive Medical Missions
  Local chapters organize clinics in collaboration with NGOs, hospitals, and community partners, offering free check-ups, surgeries, dental services, and prescription medicines
• Eyecare & Medicines
  Free vision screenings and reading glasses are provided at many events. A dedicated pharmacy dispenses generic medicines and vitamins donated by partners such as Unilab, Ritemed, and The Generics Pharmacy.
• Health Education & Counseling
  Wellness seminars cover nutrition, hygiene, mental health, breastfeeding, disaster preparedness, and disease prevention, empowering communities with knowledge 
• Holistic Approach
  Physical care is paired with mental and emotional support. Counseling and stress management programs are offered to tackle often-overlooked needs.

Real Impact of (GOT HEART JCI Program)

• Got Heart 2024 reached over 25,000 individuals nationwide through health missions, eye checks, counseling, and blood drives powered by volunteers, medical professionals, and partners.
• In Metro Manila, a joint mission led by JCI Alabang and Metro Area chapters served 2,000 residents in just one afternoon, 80 medical professionals, free medicines, eye screenings, dental care, ECGs, X-rays, health talks, and even disaster awareness activities.
• JCI Lipa delivered comprehensive care in Batangas: from general check-ups and HIV education to free circumcisions, glasses, and wart removal, highlighting that “Health is Wealth.”

How GOT HEART JCI Program Works

• Community Assessment
  Local chapters identify health needs in cooperation with Barangay Health Units and LGUs.
• Collaborative Planning
  Chapters partner with doctors, dentists, volunteers, schools, and NGOs.
• Resource Mobilization
  Through sponsorships and donations.
• Mission Delivery
  Services offered include medical/dental clinics, surgeries, eye care, health talks, mental counseling, and more.
• Follow-Up Engagement
  Chap terrace organizes post mission evaluations, referrals, and support to maintain gains.

Why You Should Care About This GOT HEART JCI Program

• Immediate Help – Families without means receive medical support they’d otherwise miss.
• Empowerment through Education – Knowledge shared today becomes sustainable wellness tomorrow.
• Community Resilience – Better-prepared individuals build stronger, crisis-ready communities.
• Support for SDG 3 – You’re helping advance global health goals locally.

Join the GOT HEART JCI Program Mission

You can make a real difference with Got Heart:

• Volunteer – Medical professionals, dental teams, counselors, logisticians, and educators are always needed.
• Donate – Medicines, eyeglasses, vitamins, medical supplies, or funds go a long way.
• Partner – Host or sponsor a mission in your barangay or workplace.
• Share – Spread the word on social media using the hashtags #GotHeart2025, #BuildBetter, and tag @JCIPhilippines.

Frequently Asked Questions About GOT HEART JCI Program

• What services are provided during a Got Heart mission?

• Medical consultations, dental care, minor surgeries, medication, eye exams with glasses, health seminars, mental health counseling, and community education.

• Who can participate?

• Open to all underprivileged individuals in target communities. No registration is typically required, but local coordination may vary.

• Who runs the program?

• Local JCI chapters lead each mission, working closely with government health units, universities, hospitals, NGOs, and volunteers.

• Is Got Heart free?

• Entirely. All services during the mission are provided at no cost to recipients, thanks to donations and partnerships.

• Can I volunteer if I’m not a medical professional?

• Absolutely! General volunteers are vital for logistics, ushering, patient coordination, and awareness.

Become a Health Champion

Got Heart proves that caring is a powerful act. By connecting health expertise, community spirit, and genuine kindness, the program delivers a life changing impact, not just for individuals but for entire communities. 

Get in Touch with JCI Alabang

Interested in partnering, joining a project, or learning more about our programs? We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a potential volunteer, donor, or community partner, our team is ready to connect. Contact us and We’re here to support change makers like you.