Out-of-school youth finds pathway back to leadership
USAID creates safe spaces for out-of-school youth to grow as community leaders. “I was only eight months old inside my mom’s belly when my dad walked out and never came…
Biz leaders, gov’t underscore policies for OSYs at O2 Private Sector Summit
The United States Agency for International Development places great importance in fostering multi-sectoral collaboration to spur upskilled out-of-school youth’s way to success and empower them to be drivers of the…
From ‘sabar’ to future Shari’ah Counselor: one out-of-school youth’s story of hope
USAID support is enabling local schools to fulfill the full potential of marginalized youth in the Philippines Out of the 6.9 million Muslims in the Philippines, there have only been…
USAID helps craft national plan to upgrade Philippine TVET
Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is among the most viable pathways for millions of Filipino out-of-school youth to gain a market-driven skill to land a job or start businesses. In…
O2 holds National Youth Leaders Summit with 200 OSYs
USAID’s positive youth development approach recognizes that youth are core actors in their own development. For the Filipino out-of-school, this means that is it critical for them to be at…
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…
U.S. donates nearly Php10 million to support learners, teachers affected by Mayon Volcano eruption
Manila, July 28, 2023—On July 27, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), turned over Php9.7 million ($175,000) in education materials and hygiene kits to…
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…
USAID gathers PH fintech players and government leaders to ease access to finance for OSYs
Out-of-school youth, who need financial access, are often considered ‘unbankable’ or ‘risky’ by traditional service providers and banking institutions. USAID, through its Opportunity 2.0 program, gathered the Philippines’ top financial…