In support of academic research, technological solutions development, and service improvement for out-of-school youth, the US Embassy in the Philippines has announced a grant from USAID Opportunity 2.0.
In support of academic research, technological solutions development, and service improvement for out-of-school youth, the US Embassy in the Philippines has announced a grant from USAID Opportunity 2.0.
The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development, has awarded more than $20 million in grants to Philippine higher education institutions aiming to improve the lives of out-of-school youth.
The US Embassy in the Philippines announced two grants on May 30: “O2 GAIN Grants” to address local development priorities for out-of-school youth, and “O2-Aspire Grants” to support partnerships between Philippine and US higher education institutions in advancing these young individuals.
In support of academic research, technological solutions development, and service improvement for out-of-school youth, the US Embassy in the Philippines has announced a grant from USAID Opportunity 2.0.
During the Opportunity 2.0 program’s Higher Education Learning Summit in Quezon City, USAID Mission Director Ryan Washburn announced new grants to aid out-of-school youth. More than 200 USAid partners from across the Philippines attended the summit, which underscored higher education’s role in building a brighter future for young people and encouraged further collaboration.
The Philippine Embassy has reported that Opportunity 2.0, a program supporting Filipino youth, has assisted 35,000 individuals in finding employment, starting businesses, or returning to school.
Chairperson J. Prospero De Vera of the Commission on Higher Education expressed confidence that the learning summit will facilitate exchanges, foster collaboration, and inspire innovative approaches to aid out-of-school youth.
Vice Mayor Gian Sotto of Quezon City warmly welcomed the summit attendees, emphasizing the importance of education as “the cornerstone of all progress” and highlighting the pivotal role of higher education institutions in nurturing young minds and preparing them for a changing world.
Sotto reported that the city has 157,000 out-of-school youth aged 15 to 24. The city government, headed by Mayor Joy Belmonte, is prioritizing the welfare of these young individuals through the Quezon City Youth Development Alliance in partnership with the Opportunity 2.0 Program.
Recently, the United States approved a $135 million aid package to the Philippines, strengthening existing anti-poverty initiatives in both countries. This contribution represents.
the latest in a series of ongoing partnerships between Washington and Manila spanning many years.
