Philippines

In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, thousands of families are directly or indirectly dependent on the waste industry. The Young Focus foundation gives these underprivileged children and young people the opportunity to develop themselves intellectually, emotionally, psychologically and mentally through education and personal coaching, in order to escape the vicious circle of poverty. Young Focus ensures that the children from the slums go to school, helps them with homework and provides special education for dropouts and street children. In addition, the families of the Young Focus children are closely involved by providing information. Because Young Focus has been right in the middle of its target group in Tondo Manila since its foundation, it really knows all its children and families.

 

Contribution from Globewise

Globewise provides scholarships to pay for school fees and all related costs such as books. In addition to regular education programs, Globewise supports the catch-up program that focuses on street children and school drop-outs. With extra guidance and support, more than 1,000 children can go back to school.

 

Yo ung Focus recently started a Career Development Program. The goal of this program is to reduce the gap between education and the labor market. By giving career workshops, job fairs, teaching job application skills and building a network of potential employers. As a partner, RGF Nederland helps these young people from the slums to find a job, which significantly improves their future prospects.