Four youth-led initiatives are now officially underway following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, marking the start of a six-month program of mentorship, training, and capacity-building support led by LoveYourself. The initiative empowers young leaders from different parts of the Philippines to design and implement community-based solutions with sustained guidance and resources.
Spanning across diverse regions, the projects address pressing social and environmental concerns. These include advancing adolescent mental health in Pasig, supporting a Dumagat community in Bulacan, empowering out-of-school youth in Iloilo City, Philippines, and promoting turtle conservation efforts in Siargao. Together, these initiatives highlight youth leadership in action across both urban and rural communities.
Championed by Love Gala Chair Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey and LoveYourself Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ronivin Pagtakhan, the program provides funding, mentorship, and technical support to help participants bring their ideas to life. Beyond project implementation, it also nurtures collaboration, leadership development, and deeper community engagement among young changemakers.
The initiative reflects a growing commitment to investing in youth-driven solutions, strengthening their capacity to respond to real-world challenges while building long-term impact in their respective communities through the support of LoveYourself and its partners, including the Love Gala.
