Angeleño youth put their entrepreneurial skills to the test through USAID’s Design Thinking boot camp
Angeles City is home to nearly half a million people, ranking fifth among the most improved highly urbanized cities in the Philippines. The bustling city is also a known proponent…
Young mom leads solid waste initiative after design thinking training with USAID
Solid waste management has been a continuing problem in Cebu City for the past few years. In Barangay Talamban, piled up garbage blocked narrow drainage and caused flooding. Mae Ann…
Sustaining success by championing young men and women in business
Yolly dela Cruz, President of NISCO Philippines Enterprise, found success in business by investing in Valenzuelano youth and empowering women in the workplace. Valenzuela City can be an intimidating place…
Better Together: USAID’s private sector engagement empowers Filipino out-of-school youth and local businesses
Better Together USAID’s approach to private sector engagement empowers Filipino out-of-school youth and local businesses on their development journey Marlon and Richard are long-time friends and neighbors from Legazpi City,…
USAID holds summit with city leaders, shaping youth programming in PH
CEBU, December 13, 2021— The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is holding a series of summits that will gather local leaders and key stakeholders who help shape youth…
Local actors in QC seek mutual growth through Youth Development Alliance
“Ang mga Gen Z ngayon, ang maganda sa kanila is they have these fresh ideas–new ideas which we need as we innovate, kasi napaka-importante ngayon ‘yung innovation. That’s the name…
Cotabato City org help restore OSY education through O2 grant
Two years after the pandemic hit the Philippines, distance learning remains a challenge for ALS in Cotabato City. As of January 2022, there is over 7,000 out-of-school youth (OSY) in…