The We-Learn Journey: From a Room, to a Dream, to a Mission of the Heart

In the quiet town of San Mateo, Rizal, a seed was planted — not in the soil, but in the hearts of two teachers who believed that education could be more than just a system. Teacher Yen, a dreamer with a heart for children, started We-Learn in the simplest of spaces: his own room. A laptop, a table, and an unwavering belief — that was all he had. Many said it wouldn’t last. “Just go back to school teaching,” they told him. “This is impossible.”

But Teacher Yen didn’t listen to the noise. He listened to his heart — and to God.

He saw something no one else did: that We-Learn could be more than a tutorial center. It could become a home for families, a place of growth, and a hub for homeschooling and parenting support.

As the vision grew, he searched for a partner who could carry it with him. Not just in work, but in life. He turned to his girlfriend, Teacher Wyn, now his wife, who at that time was planning to teach in public school. She was hesitant — practical, prayerful, and grounded. “Let’s ask God,” she said. “If this week, 10 students enroll, I’ll take this as His sign and walk this road with you.”

That same week, 10 students enrolled. And so, she said yes — to the mission, to the dream, and to building something greater together.

We-Learn began to bloom.

From 10, they grew to 20, and then to 90. They moved from a tiny studio in Marikina to a more stable center. Along the way, they created not just academic programs for children, but also workshops for parents — because they believed that homeschooling and parenting are one journey.

As Teacher Yen often says:

“A leaf can’t grow without its tree — just like homeschooling without parenting.”

They built a community where families walked together, learning not just math and reading, but life, love, and grace.

And they didn’t stop there.

They started a small foundation, reaching out to children who had been abandoned, tying up with a shelter in Antipolo to extend We-Learn’s blessings beyond homes. They launched events where families could serve the community, letting children experience the joy of giving and the power of kindness.

It was beautiful. It was meaningful. It was everything they dreamed of.

Until the storm came.

In July 2024, just as they had moved into a new office space — a precious gift from a family member and the fruit of years of effort — a flood wiped everything away. Their center. Their laptops. Their student records. Their home. Even their personal belongings, all gone.

It was devastating.

With heavy hearts and tearful prayers, they asked, “What now, Lord?”

And God answered. Not in full, but in part. They found a new place — back in San Mateo. It wasn’t ideal, and their savings were nearly gone, but it was safe. It was dry. And it was enough to begin again.

But the battle is not over.

Today, We-Learn stands in the middle of rebuilding. The center is alive, but its finances are not yet whole. The dream continues, but it needs support.

And still, Teacher Wyn holds on to faith. She keeps on saying,

“In this hard season, God will guide us. He always has.” 

Through it all — the doubts, the losses, the growth, the grief — We-Learn continues its mission:

To create a safe learning environment. To build a loving space of discovery. To support parents, children, and families— not just with academics, but with hope, connection, and heart.

This is not just a story of education. It’s a story of faith, of family, of never giving up, and of believing that from the smallest seed, God can grow something extraordinary.

And this is only the beginning.

Because We-Learn is not just a center — it’s a calling.