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The roots of an empowered educator

A new project proposal unearths a backstory for School Principal Carolyn Simon, who apparently was a participant of the Sponsorship Programme herself.

A response to run, a home to restore: Looking back at Typhoon…

A decade after Typhoon Yolanda, survivor Marciel shares how she became part of Plan International's Emergency Response Team, and what this role meant to her.

Rebuilding after Typhoon Rai

Plan International is supporting the people of Limasawa Island to rebuild after Typhoon Rai.

Edciel: Empowering youth to drive climate action online

Following Plan International Philippines' recent webinar on climate advocacy and the digital landscape, 16 year old Youth Reporter, Edciel, writes about the potential of the youth to drive climate…

A story of hope: The Learning Kiosk Initiative amid the pandemic…

In the Philippines, the RAISE Above Project works with education advocates within the community to establish safe learning spaces for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

One woman’s vow put an end to VAW

Mana Fe hopes to inspire communities to address cases of Violence Against Women through VAW Desks.

Learning at my own pace: From out-of-school youth to future…

Sandra had to drop out on her first year of high school, but she did not give up on her dreams.

A teen mom’s journey back to school

KC was married at 15 and became a mom at 16. Now she is determined to pursue her dreams and resume her education.

Because of ALS, I started to dream

The RAISE Above Project empowers Filipinos by making them better realize their rights to education and skills development. We want the youth to raise their hands, raise their voice, and for…

A teacher who never stops learning

Ghea Ann Dacallos is a 22 year old teacher and data entry encoder from Leyte. She was trained in Digital Skills through the Wired4Work Project of Plan International Philippines’ Youth Economic…

The fragile state of unemployed youth during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions of people worldwide out of work. In the Philippines, this has had a particular impact on young people.

Realisations of a young woman during COVID-19

Mau, 17, from Southern Leyte in the Philippines describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her life.