Community Development Program.

There are 15 miles of paved roads leading to this IP (indigenous people) community linked only by dirt/human tracks which are impassable by any vehicles up to several months due to severe weather. Community people can only access a health facility by walking six to seven hours through water and mud.

Our activities with local partners aim to assess levels of poverty and social exclusion through partnership and constructive engagement between youth leaders, NGOs and people in this disadvantaged community. It is delivered primarily by youth volunteers & partners through basic community services, hygiene promotion, cultural / environmental campaigns, medical missions & health educational drives. The challenges are real and precedent is limited. ‪

FIGHT FOR FIVE PROJECT: Sinariri Mangyan Community

Reaching out and helping other people even in simplest ways we know give them the hope they need to survive in this kind of living.

Thank you Doc Jojo Leviste & your dedicated MHSO/RHU team for a successful medical mission, med cap & outreach program to more than 600 people of Sinariri Mangyan Community.

To all Keep Hope Alive volunteers who perspired and climbed with us, thank you for living up God's compassion of reaching out the needy and serve others selflessly. ‪#‎FightforFive ‪#‎KHAyouthvolunteers

TAGAYTAY GETAWAY MISSION CLIMB

As youth volunteers, we spend time educating children & community people on the prevention of epidemic in communities, visit schools in geographically isolated areas to talk to school children about hygiene & nutrition. We also assist with local workshops; participate in medical missions, health & environmental awareness program and support sessions as well as programs that aimed to alleviate poverty and promote economic sustainability to indigent families. A This Fight4Five project is a mobile outreach programme delivering school/home based health care, educational drive, peer education, social & cultural activities and environmental awareness services. "Keep Hope Alive" ‪#‎KHAVolunteer

Bulalacao Island Visit & Gift-giving

We were extremely happy with this Island visit and gift-giving activity. Clearwater beach, pristine white sand beaches, warm sunshine and it was one very special day visiting island villagers and sharing our blessings through small gifts and foods. There's also such a wonderful thing in giving, putting some love or a smile on a child, or a parent's house. Thank you Toni & Jon and the rest of "Keep Hope Alive" volunteers. ‪#‎KHA

KHA OUTREACH CLIMB & F4F Project Launch

FIGHT FOR FIVE (F4F) : A Keep Hope Alive Youth Volunteers' mobile outreach programme delivering school/home based health care, educational drive, peer education, social & cultural activities and environmental awareness services as well as programs that aimed to alleviate poverty and promote economic sustainability to indigent families. The need for mobile outreach services was, and continues to be critical since most families in Mangyan Communities live in very rural, isolated settings.

As volunteers, they spend time educating community people on the prevention of epidemic in communities, visit schools in geographically isolated areas to talk to school children about hygiene & nutrition. They also assist with local workshops; participate in medical missions, health & environmental awareness program and support sessions. ‪#‎KeepHopeAlive

BIRTHDAY 2015

What can make one’s birthday more meaningful than to celebrate it with these kids and loved ones? Apart from making other genuinely happy and feel loved, I believe one can truly experience a sense of fulfillment and blessedness for sharing one’s graces to those who need them most. Thank you to my Keep Hope Alive family for making this possible. ‪#‎Bday2015

The Philippine delegation to 16th ASEAN - Korea Youth Square in Seoul & Gangwon-do, S. Korea

The Philippine delegation to 16th ASEAN - Korea Youth Square in Seoul & Gangwon-do, S. Korea with National Youth Commissioner JP Peñol. I'm so excited to lead this brilliant young Filipinos as their National Head. ‪#‎TeamPilipinas ‪#‎SendOff

Representing The PHILIPPINES! (ASEAN - Korea Future Oriented Exchange Program : ASEAN - Korea Youth Square).

Team Philippines hailed as the winner of ASEAN - Korea Booth Festival 2015. Representing our country is one the greatest priviledge. It makes us so proud to be here.

The National Leaders from 10 ASEAN Nations & Republic of Korea. So blessed to be acquainted with these young and dynamic leaders. The ASEAN - Korea future is bright.

Delivering a speech in behalf of International Community. Thank you National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea (NCYOK) for this opportunity & ‪#‎akfoep experience. You guys are the best! And to my fellow delegates from all over ASEAN countries & Korea, let us keep a long lasting relationships to build a shared future and borderless community.

The Ideas Library

Successful launching of "Keep Hope Alive" Community Library Project (The Ideas Library) with Acypl American Mentor Toni Panetta. We started this project together with youth volunteers and donors to improve literacy, increase access to quality education for all ages, and self-empowerment. We are working together with partner organizations in the community, Barangay officials, Phil. Army, volunteers, School staff, 4P's and Non-Governmental Organizations. We realized that the simple act of establishing libraries with gently used books would have a profound effect in increasing literacy, and we will work closely with local teachers and community leaders to sustain this project.

The Code on Health and Sanitation.

Approved ORDINANCE for Health & Sanitation. We must invest in preventive and primary healthcare, sanitation, waste management and health education at the local level.

Pasko ng mga Batang Mangyan (Christmas of Mangyan Children)

      Doing something special for these Mangyan kids on Christmas. Showing them that they are loved and will remember all year long. This holiday season is the perfect time when these kids & their families usually get such things as a grocery pack, a new pair of clothes, and a simple toy like a car or doll. We are so thankful to the many individuals who have taken these children into their hearts and are committed to helping/sponsoring them!

      "Keep Hope Alive" Youth Volunteers celebrated Christmas with Cabuyao Mangyan kids & their families. We send some of our mighty volunteers to celebrate with them. Thanks Kuya Leo Jan, Ate Leamay, Ate Sheila Mae, Ate Gaye Rosabel & Ate Elaine for your gifts of love. Thank you Sir Rico & Sir Elmer for inviting us!

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myLEADER

       The purpose of this program is to provide training and mentoring opportunities for youth and students who want to take a more active role in their communities and schools while providing hands-on learning experiences that develop self-advocacy, self-determination, civil rights advocacy, independent decision-making, career development and leadership skills.

     This is once in a lifetime opportunity for you to learn and be exposed to leadership, governance & politics. Apply Now! Twenty (20) emerging youth & student leaders will be selected.  (Activities will include Leadership training & seminars, Meetings with high ranking-officials or Leaders, Army/Combat Training, Exchange Program local & abroad, internships in Government offices & Educational trips).

Partner Agencies: Voices of America, Denver Youth, Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO), Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State, Young southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) & NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION.

YSEALI Spotlight

I'm happy and humbled to be featured in the cover page of YSEALI Website. The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in ASEAN. The YSEALI community consists of bright young leaders years old from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Burma, Philippines, Laos, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. (https://youngsoutheastasianleaders.state.gov/)

Quinomay Kids (Keep Hope Alive's Adopted Community)

Since 2008, "Keep Hope Alive" has been supporting hundreds of children in need with its community outreach programmes.

These children from Mangyan Villages come to our school-based programs for around six hours each day where they receive two hours of informal education, hygiene/grooming treatment, a nutritious meal, film showing and the chance to play care-free, with the youth volunteers and other children. Thank you amazing ‪#‎KHAyouthvolunteers.( Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO).