Finding Hope in Second Chances
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
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…
USAID-supported youth leaders step up at Southeast Asian Youth Summit
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…
USAID is helping Cotabato City youth go back to school by bringing local actors together
It was a hot day in Davao City in 2019. Eighteen year old Wennelyn Bendol was on her first year of college in a city away from family poring over…
LGBT youth finds success in construction
USAID’s support to strengthen training institutions is including marginalized youth in local growth As the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines, Cebu is a fast-growing city with international air…