US Ambassador Carlson visits USAID-partner school Casuga in Davao City

US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson visited the Casuga Integrated Farm School, a three-time grantee under USAID’s Opportunity 2.0 program which works to provide improved education, employment, and entrepreneurship outcomes for out-of-school…
Former out-of-school youth takes part in Angeles City street food scene

USAID has been strengthening support systems for young entrepreneurs in the Philippines. At dusk, Rizal Street in Angeles City comes to life as a bustling food lane offering the best…
GenSan MSME owners set to go digital with the help of Gen Z Youth

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) make up 99.5 percent of the commercial establishments in the country, contributing about 40 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product, and providing 63…
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…