Finding Hope in Second Chances
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A young mother in Davao City, Philippines gains back her confidence and is now carving her way to success. Ina Bhlaire Almondia, a 20-year-old mother, can often be found cheerfully…
Out-of-school youth finds pathway back to leadership
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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…
O2 holds National Youth Leaders Summit with 200 OSYs
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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…
USAID-supported youth leaders step up at Southeast Asian Youth Summit
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Group photo of USAID-supported out-of-school youth delegation to the SEAMEO INNOTECH Youth Summit held on June 27-28, 2023 in Quezon City. In a Southeast Asian Youth Summit organized by SEAMEO…
Young mom leads solid waste initiative after design thinking training with USAID
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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…