Young Focus
believes that education is the most effective way to tackle poverty!
Preschool
We provide Early Childhood Care and Development for 3-4-year-olds and give them a solid basis for enrolling in elementary school
Elementary, high school & college
We enroll children into the local schools and provide educational support and coaching through tutorials, life skills, social & creative development
School dropouts
We motivate and prepare children and youth who have dropped out of school so that they will be able to move on to elementary, high school or college
Career Development
We help our students on their journey to a career, build their self-confidence, train and equip them, as well as help them find work
Social Care & Family Care
We provide individual social support and social education for all the students and their families
How you can help
Sponsor a student
Make a donation
Education is the most powerful tool to overcome poverty for children and young adults. Young Focus therefore provides access to education, as well as the chance for children to develop themselves intellectually, emotionally and psychologically. Young Focus wants them to develop their hidden talents and reach their full potential.
Our video…
Two Young Focus students, Salve and Ivan, share about their lives, their backgrounds, their struggles, their education, hopes and dreams.
They live in Manila’s Smokey Mountain area. In this area thousands of families rely directly or indirectly on the garbage ‘industry’. Jobs range from scavenging for recyclable materials to driving bike taxis. The average family income with these jobs is $5 USD/day. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support, mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty.
About getting involved…
Sponsor a student
You can sponsor a student in elementary, high school for USD 30 (PHP 1,500 / EUR 30 / GBP 25.00) a month. A student who follows college or university costs USD 60 per month (PHP 3,000 / EUR 60 / GBP 50.00).
Donate to one of our programs
You can make a donation towards our preschool, the education of children, the children who dropped out of school or donate towards the family & social care programs.
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INKED VOICES, FRAMED STORIES – NYTLYF: 4PS CLUB RECITAL
Everyone has a story to tell—though not all are easy to put into words. That’s why the 4Ps Club (Pen, Pages, Podium, and Photography) held its recital, encouraging NytlYFers to find their own ways to express and cope—whether through journaling, reading, public speaking, or photography.
Before the event, the club hosted competitions in essay writing, poetry, and online photography, inviting NytlYFers to share their dreams and passions. First-place winner Josh Dalida performed his piece, highlighting the power of writing with lines like:
“The pen and paper a staples in our history.
Drove the wedge between nature with our creativity.
Incarnations of writing, papyrus, and inked reed,
Built an empire of sand, which thousands feared.”
Our Dutch friend Isa also shared a heartfelt poem about her experiences in the Philippines.
The event featured a podcast segment called ‘Silakbo’ (Surge of Passion), where three speakers opened up about how journaling, reading, public speaking, and photography became their outlets for growth and healing—showing everyone the importance of expressing rather than suppressing emotions.
To close the night, the 4Ps Club premiered the sequel to their film first shown at Jumpstart. Club coach and film writer Arvie Chavez shared:
“Celebrating the recital of 4Ps isn’t just about the club—it’s about recognizing how powerful passion and dreams really are. For me, they’re not abstract ideas but essential parts of who we are. They remind us what excites us, fuels our creativity, and keeps us going even when life feels uncertain.”
A heartfelt thanks to all 4Ps members, student leaders, coordinators, staff, our Dutch friends, and our partner Synchrony Philippines for making this inspiring night possible.
proud of you, batang NytlYF! ❤️
#BatangYF
News items
Annual Report 2024
It’s great to have a report every year to present to you on what the impact is of our programs! We desire to see the children experience a changed mindset so they believe they can have a better situation than their parents, and have the self-confidence and independence...
Good news for anyone in the Philippines looking for an easy way to donate to Young Focus!
QR Ph is a QR code standard in the Philippines that allows users to make payments, transfers, and donations! Donate to Young Focus by using this QR Ph code! What is it? QR Ph is a standardized QR code system that's based on the Europay-Mastercard-VISA (EMV)...
Catriona’s Legacy Ball – VIDEO!
Young Focus has the best ambassador in the Universe!!! Video: Thanks to https://niceprintphoto.com/
opening hours
Tue-Sat: 9am – 6pm
Address
284 Dayao Str., Tondo, Manila
Phone
+63 (2)8252-8848
