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 child
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 child
You can sponsor a child 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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CDP START-UP 2024 FINAL WEEK
From Ram, our Career Development Program (CDP) manager: “We’ve just wrapped up a powerful series of sessions that empowered our participants to make significant strides in their career development!
We began with the Standing Out session, where participants learned how to craft a unique personal brand and build an outstanding digital career portfolio to catch the attention of employers. This was followed by an engaging and fun workplace tour at Oracle PH, where we explored Artificial Intelligence (AI) and User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design, expanding our knowledge of today’s workplace technologies. Oracle volunteers also shared heartfelt stories about the importance of education, perseverance, and resilience in achieving career goals.
The next day, we hosted the Job Interview Preparation: Before, During, and After session, equipping participants with key strategies to confidently master each phase of the interview process. To complete the experience, we conducted a mock interview session the following day, where participants engaged in realistic interview scenarios and received valuable feedback from our Human Resources and Admin team to sharpen their skills.
We ended the week with another workplace exposure trip, this time to Atlassian's office. Their volunteers facilitated activities such as resume consultations, career advice, and inspiring talks. The program culminated in a memorable Graduation Ceremony at the Atlassian office, marking not just the end of the workshop, but the start of exciting new opportunities for our recent college graduates!
Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Arvie: ‘The Start-UP workshop is not just about delivering countless lessons; it’s about introducing the realities of our career journey. By assessing our needs, this workshop encouraged me to believe in myself more as I tackle the various challenges ahead.’ Noreen: ‘The most valuable lesson I gained from the Start-UP workshop is the art of self-presentation. As a graduating student, I plan to apply this skill in my career by confidently showcasing my abilities during job interviews, networking events, and as I transition into the professional world. By mastering self-presentation, I can effectively communicate my strengths and make a lasting impression, which I believe will be crucial as I embark on my career journey.’
A huge thanks to our partners: Better World Smokey Mountain, Oracle, Atlassian Foundation, Mind Zone, AIESEC in the Philippines, and all the student trainees who joined us on this incredible journey to advance their careers. Together, we continue to support the youth of Tondo in achieving their professional goals through our Career Development Program.
Let’s keep moving forward!”
Fatastic Ram!
News items
SCHOOL BAGS DISTRIBUTION
We distributed school bags to students from elementary school through to college/university for the school year 2024-2025. Cindy, our Student Support Program manager, says: “It’s amazing how quickly the new school year has arrived, and students are excited to begin...
Annual Report 2023 is ready!
Feel free to download our Annual Report 2023! Click on this link...: YF ANNUAL REPORT 2023
Major Fire Destroys Many Homes…
On Thursday evening, March 21 2024, a massive fire struck the slums of Tondo, Manila. In 7 hours, the blaze destroyed approximately 140 houses, partially gutted 60 more, and displaced around 600 families, totaling roughly 1,800 individuals, according to the local...
opening hours
Tue-Sat: 9am – 6pm
Address
284 Dayao Str., Tondo, Manila
Phone
+63 (2)8252-8848
