Philippines

Next-Gen Filipino Leaders for a Zero Exclusion World

Philippines Strengthening Institutions and Civil Society
November 2023
November 2024

This 12 month project, funded by the Swiss Embassy in Manila, has the overall objective of empowering the next generation of Filipino youth leaders from the disability community to uphold persons with disability’ rights in the Philippines. Implemented in partnership with our partner Bigay Buhay Multipurpose Cooperative (BBMC) and targeting the National Capital Region, the project will provide leadership training to 12 youth leaders, who are persons with disability, to act as the next generation of advocates. Learnings between Manila and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will be encouraged through a knowledge sharing event. Finally, youth leaders will be supported to put their learnings into practice through peer sharing sessions.

Current projects

Building democratic futures: supporting voter education and public participation in BARMM
Mentoring and capacity strengthening support for Youth and Oceans CSOs and student association partners
Quick Impact Works for Peace: Promoting stability and addressing emerging threats to peace in the Special Geographic Area ahead of the BARMM transition
Quick Impact Works for Peace: Promoting stability and addressing emerging threats to peace in the Special Geographic Area ahead of the BARMM transition.
Strengthen children’s health in day-care centers and schools through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support and strengthen health of vulnerable populations through access to sustainable food respectful of the environment
Strengthen children’s health in day-care centers and schools through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support and strengthen health of vulnerable populations through access to sustainable food respectful of the environment
Next-Gen Filipino Leaders for a Zero Exclusion World