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…
USAID support enable 429 OSY to complete TESDA Online Program
November 11, 2021— The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has successfully supported 429 Filipino out-of-school youth (OSY) to gain much-needed tech-voc training through the…
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…
Private Sector Voices: Muneer Hinay, Co-Founder of Kids Who Farm
Kids Who Farm is a social enterprise based in Zamboanga City that aims to engage more young people into agriculture as a viable and sustainable livelihood.
263 more OSY complete TESDA Online Program with USAID support
The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has successfully supported 263 Filipino out-of-school youth (OSY) gain much-needed tech-voc training through the TESDA Online Program or…
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…
Private Sector Voices: Lord Dalinas, CEO of Custard Apple Outsourcing
Custard Apple Outsourcing is a business process outsourcing firm based in General Santos City whose CEO is a former out-of-school youth himself. He’s now making efforts to make opportunities to…
Private Sector Voices: Imelda Dagus, Founder of Dennis Coffee Garden
Dennis Coffee Garden is a restaurant and coffee shop in Davao City that is championing Sulu coffee in the Philippines and the world through its young team of former out-of-school…