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…
Grants Learning Summit gathers 200 youth champions

Making life-changing opportunities available to the marginalized out-of-school youth rests heavily on the shoulders of local actors who champion young people. It is through community-based individuals and organizations that services…
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…