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…
Equal Opportunities for OSYs with disabilities: A PWD’s Dream
Cotabato City, as the capital of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, is a gold mine of active, opinionated youth. With over 320,000 residents, it is a melting pot…
First ever National Youth Dev’t Alliance (YDA) Summit held
DAVAO CITY, February 22, 2023—More than 200 local leaders and youth champions from 15 cities in the Philippines participated in the first-ever National Youth Development Alliance Summit in Davao City…
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…
IP Academy uplifts youth through USAID grant
Indigenous peoples in the Philippines had their livelihood disrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions since2020, worsening their already disadvantaged condition. Armed conflict over the years including the Zamboanga City siege in…
USAID support enable 429 OSY to complete TESDA Online Program
November 11, 2021— The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has successfully supported 429 Filipino out-of-school youth (OSY) to gain much-needed tech-voc training through the…