U.S. partners with DepEd, TESDA, Pasig City to support education, employability of Out-Of-School Youth
The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently launched the Opportunity 2.0 program in Pasig City to address the education, employment, and livelihood needs of…
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…
Donors’ Forum conducted to harmonize, sustain educ dev’t projects in PH
USAID, through the Opportunity 2.0 program implemented by the Education Development Center, organized a Donors’ Forum with agencies working in the Philippine education sector. This is part of USAID’s commitment…
YDA Summit Event Reports (First Rollout)
A series of Youth Development Alliance (YDA) Summit gathered at least 180 local leaders and organizations from 12 cities in a concerted effort to improve outcomes for out-of-school youth in…
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…
USAID hold summit series for over 180 local leaders, shapes out-of-school youth programming in PH cities
TAGAYTAY CITY, March 23, 2022— The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held a series of events that gathered at least 180 local leaders and organizations from 12 cities…
USAID, TESDA Launch ‘Futures Thinking’ Program
On March 22, 2022, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) launched a new program that will equip key…
Better Together: USAID’s private sector engagement empowers Filipino out-of-school youth and local businesses
Better Together USAID’s approach to private sector engagement empowers Filipino out-of-school youth and local businesses on their development journey Marlon and Richard are long-time friends and neighbors from Legazpi City,…
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 holds summit with city leaders, shaping youth programming in PH
CEBU, December 13, 2021— The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is holding a series of summits that will gather local leaders and key stakeholders who help shape youth…