Youth WAVE 2024: Together for the Future – Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth
Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Eastwood Central Plaza
Participants: Students from Good Neighbors’ partner schools
Host: Robi Domingo, Good Neighbors Philippines Ambassador
Youth WAVE 2024 is designed to empower young people to lead community development efforts. The event encourages collaboration, shares innovative solutions, and inspires future leaders. By advocating equal access to quality education, we aim to nurture talent, spark creativity, and develop a generation of forward-thinkers who will positively impact the world.
This year’s theme, “Together for the Future: Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth,” highlights the important role education plays in uplifting communities and shaping a brighter future.
“Together for the Future” represents our shared commitment to collaboratively shaping a better and more equitable future for Filipino youth. It emphasizes the crucial role of educators, policymakers, community leaders, students, and organizations like Good Neighbors Philippines in providing quality education. By joining forces, we can ensure that today’s youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to become tomorrow’s change-makers.
“Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth” focuses on the importance of accessible, high-quality education for all young Filipinos. Quality education is essential for personal growth, social mobility, and economic development in the Philippines. However, there are significant challenges in attaining the level of education that every child has a right to. Despite these challenges, we aim to help create and expand pathways for every child to develop their skills and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. By promoting equal educational opportunities, we can pave the way for a better world where every child can dream, and every passion has a place to grow.
The event will also be attended by representatives and stakeholders from the government, non-government organizations, youth-led organizations, private sectors, and students from communities served by Good Neighbors Philippines.
Event Highlights:
Performances: Showcasing the rich culture and vibrant spirit of the Philippines, with performances by youth finalists from Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon, Tingloy, Batangas, and Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The event will also feature a special performance by the Taytay Philharmonic Orchestra.
FREE Fun Booths (open at 3:00 PM):
– Face painting
– Cotton candy
– 360 Photo and Video Booth
Panel Discussion: Highlighting the barriers to quality education, the importance of education opportunities for Filipino youth, and our role as Neighbors in making good change happen.
Join us in celebrating the talents and potential of Filipino youth, and let’s work together to create a future filled with opportunities for all — together for the future.
Learn more about the Youth Finalists by watching these videos:
?Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon
YOUTH WAVE | Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon | Good Neighbors Philippines
?Tingloy, Batangas
YOUTH WAVE | Tingloy, Batangas | Good Neighbors Philippines
?Guiuan, Eastern Samar
YOUTH WAVE | Guiuan, Eastern Samar | Good Neighbors Philippines