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In Bicol, Philippines, three extraordinary women, Caroline, Sthephanie, and Janella who are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and paving the way for a future where young girls are safe, empowered, and free from discrimination. Their stories, though distinct, are woven together by a common cause: to protect, uplift, and inspire the next generation.

Held in line with International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, the training was designed to enhance staff members’ foundational knowledge of gender sensitivity, social institutions, and Philippine gender laws. It was made possible through the support of the Australian Volunteers Program (AVP), with Australian volunteer Ms. Tanvi Bhatia playing a key role in its organization.

Educo Philippines is taking steps to strengthen its commitment to children’s rights and education in Mindanao, starting with a scoping mission in Zamboanga’s coastal communities. With a vision of creating better opportunities for children and families, the mission aimed to assess how Educo can contribute to education, child protection, and livelihood support in the region.

Educo Philippines marked its 20th anniversary with a momentous kick-off ceremony, featuring the unveiling of a groundbreaking child rights and protection toolkit, and the launch of two major projects aimed at strengthening literacy and education in emergencies last February 20. The event, graced by the organization's direct beneficiaries--the children, former child representatives, government officials, partner [...]

To strengthen disaster preparedness and response in schools, Department of Education's (DepEd) school administrators and teachers from 30 schools across San Miguel, Virac, and Caramoran in Catanduanes participated in an intensive three-day training on Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CCDRRM) and Education in Emergencies (EiE). The training was held from January 30 to February 1, 2025.

UPFRONT is an Explorative Study on the Notions, Perceptions, Beliefs and Understanding of Filipino Child Well-being. UPFRONT seeks to understand the concept of "well-being" as a process and in the context of Filipino children from their lens as rights-holders and also with perspective of their duty bearers.

Educo Philippines received its first recognition for 2025 from the Department of Education Regional Office 5 through the Regional Stakeholders' Appreciation, Sharing of Best Partnerships Initiatives and Awarding Ceremonies held last January 30.

As Catanduanes continues its recovery from the significant damage caused by Typhoons Kristine and Pepito, the UNFAO, in partnership with Educo Philippines, led a Central Emergency Response Fund-Anticipatory Action Project (CERF-AA) for 97 Catanduangon fisherfolk and their associations.