Local actors in QC seek mutual growth through Youth Development Alliance
“Ang mga Gen Z ngayon, ang maganda sa kanila is they have these fresh ideas–new ideas which we need as we innovate, kasi napaka-importante ngayon ‘yung innovation. That’s the name…
Cotabato City org help restore OSY education through O2 grant
Two years after the pandemic hit the Philippines, distance learning remains a challenge for ALS in Cotabato City. As of January 2022, there is over 7,000 out-of-school youth (OSY) in…
Success Stories
Hear directly from the people who matter the most. Find out what kind of impact our work is making in their lives. Here are a few of the voices out…
Out-of-school youth gain employment through city’s collaboration
Like many farming families in the Philippines, 23-year-old Jessie Mapagdalita’s family does not own the land they till. His kuya has to take on construction jobs when he’s not farming…
Gender and Disabilities Analysis Report
EDC conducted a Gender and Disabilities Analysis (GDA) during USAID Opportunity 2.0’s Year 1. The GDA enables the program team and its partners gain a deeper understanding of the contextual…
OSYs championed in Valenzuela City employment services
Valenzuela City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) is known to be an effective employment catalyst in the city, catering to the needs of Valenzuelano job seekers. They have been recognized…
Quezon City crafts plan to boost support for out-of-school youth with USAID
QUEZON CITY, June 29, 2021—More than 30 members of the Quezon City Youth Development Alliance (YDA) convened to craft a plan specifically catering to the out-of-school youth of Quezon City….
OSY trains as radio broadcaster, advocates for mental health
For 21-year-old Nor-Anie Abdullah, attending trainings was one way to cope with the challenges brought about by COVID-19. “[This] pandemic… parang hindi naging productive and year ko, [kaya] naging interested ako na mag-explore,” says…
Listening to Voices of Out-of-School-Youth
USAID Opportunity 2.0 conducted a series of youth interviews gathering OSY perspectives and recommendations for the continuity of their learning, training, and livelihoods under COVID-19 conditions. These interviews also examined…