YOUNG FOCUS
believes that EDUCATION is the most effective way to tackle poverty faced by children and young people in the slums of Manila, Philippines More about Young FocusDo you want to make a donation?
YOUNG FOCUS gives underprivileged children and young people the chance to develop themselves intellectually, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually by providing education and supporting their personal growth.
YOUNG FOCUS believes working with the whole family is the key to enhancing the lives of children and future generations.
YOUNG FOCUS wants to see young people develop their (hidden) talents and gifts and, in doing so, escape the vicious circle of poverty.
Pre-school, elementary, high school and college education
Special education for school drop-outs and street youth
Nutrition and nutrition education to prevent and eliminate malnutrition
Social care, education on family care and community development
...children and students enrolled in all our programs
...school drop-outs and street youth in special education programs
...students in our regular sponsorship program
...children in our preschool
In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, 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 for a family 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.
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WALKWAY 2019
For the 11th year running, the interactive exhibit Walkway at High Street, Bonifacio Global City, represented ‘Stations of the Cross’ during Holy Week. This year it also included a special station where people were asked to donate to education; the proceeds going to Young Focus. The donation ‘box’ was a creative expression of the contrasts in Manila - high-rise buildings surrounded by shacks.
Thank you so much Church Simplified for organizing this!
