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

Donate today!

Sponsor a child

Donate today!

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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STUDENT LEADERS CIRCLE @ STARBUCKS
 
From Cindy, our Student Support Program manager: “Every week, student leaders come together for a session called as ‘Leaders Circle.’ This collaborative space is designed to facilitate personal growth and development through shared insights and experiences. The recent session, titled ‘What’s Inside the Circle?’ focused on the importance of understanding personal values, Young Focus organizational values, and aligning them with behavior and action.
Using the parts of a circle as a metaphor, we explored various dimensions of leadership and personal development:
1. The Center represents the essence of a leader—core values, beliefs, and principles.
2. The Diameter symbolizes the need for a leaders actions and decisions to consistently reflect these values.
3. The Radius illustrates a leader’s growth, highlighting how they expand their capabilities, understanding, and impact.
4. The Circumference signifies the reach of a servant leader—the influence they have on others and the relationships they cultivate.
5. The Arc represents the navigation of interactions; staying true to one’s values ensures the arc remains aligned with the circle’s shape.
 
Bel shared, ‘It’s essential to know yourself and the values you hold because they guide your decisions and interactions with others. My actions must align with my values.’ Jess added, ‘I learned a lot of things I can use as a leader, especially the importance of personal values, and at the same time, to dig deep into the values of Young Focus. I also realized how important it is to reflect on my actions, especially regarding the influence I have on the people around me.’
 
A special thanks to Starbucks Community Store Starbucks Philippines for providing us with a wonderful space, coffee, and snacks for this session! Your support not only creates a welcoming environment, but also contributes to building a stronger community where every young leader can thrive.”Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

STUDENT LEADERS CIRCLE @ STARBUCKS

From Cindy, our Student Support Program manager: “Every week, student leaders come together for a session called as ‘Leaders Circle.’ This collaborative space is designed to facilitate personal growth and development through shared insights and experiences. The recent session, titled ‘What’s Inside the Circle?’ focused on the importance of understanding personal values, Young Focus organizational values, and aligning them with behavior and action.
Using the parts of a circle as a metaphor, we explored various dimensions of leadership and personal development:
1. The Center represents the essence of a leader—core values, beliefs, and principles.
2. The Diameter symbolizes the need for a leader's actions and decisions to consistently reflect these values.
3. The Radius illustrates a leader’s growth, highlighting how they expand their capabilities, understanding, and impact.
4. The Circumference signifies the reach of a servant leader—the influence they have on others and the relationships they cultivate.
5. The Arc represents the navigation of interactions; staying true to one’s values ensures the arc remains aligned with the circle’s shape.

Bel shared, ‘It’s essential to know yourself and the values you hold because they guide your decisions and interactions with others. My actions must align with my values.’ Jess added, ‘I learned a lot of things I can use as a leader, especially the importance of personal values, and at the same time, to dig deep into the values of Young Focus. I also realized how important it is to reflect on my actions, especially regarding the influence I have on the people around me.’

A special thanks to Starbucks Community Store Starbucks Philippines for providing us with a wonderful space, coffee, and snacks for this session! Your support not only creates a welcoming environment, but also contributes to building a stronger community where every young leader can thrive.”
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Hello Young Focus! Good day! Happy Friday! Anyone I can talk or chat please, rather urgent cuz we might be visiting your facility / office in Tondo tomorrow afternoon. Sorry for such short notice. Please see Messenger. Thanks!

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SCHOOL BAGS DISTRIBUTION
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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...

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Major Fire Destroys Many Homes…
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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...

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Tue-Sat: 9am – 6pm

Address

284 Dayao Str., Tondo, Manila

Phone

+63 (2)8252-8848

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