ABOUT US
Established in 2018, YABONG Philippines is a dynamic, youth-driven, non-stock, and non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the future of young Filipinos. Our mission focuses on empowering the youth in governance, Media and Information Literacy, and nation-building.
With a passionate team of 9 core members and 12 dedicated volunteers, we work to amplify youth voices and inspire meaningful participation. Guided by our three core principles—THINK, EMBARK, and CREATE—we cultivate leadership, innovation, and collaboration to address challenges and drive positive change in our communities.
At YABONG Philippines, we envision a brighter, more inclusive future for the nation. Together, let’s make a difference.
Padayon sa PagYABONG!
"The future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams and the strength of their actions."
At YABONG Philippines, we embody this belief by empowering young minds to lead, innovate, and transform.
YABONG Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit youth-led organization that promotes youth participation in governance, Media and Information Literacy, and nation-building.
"Yabong" the Filipino word for prosperous, interchangeably used with progress, is the term to describe the volume of youth leaders in a wide range of advocacies.
Composed of 9 core members and 12 volunteers, we exemplify that by embodying our 3 cornerstones, which are to THINK, EMBARK, and CREATE.
Our Tagline
Padayon sa PagYABONG!
YABONG TESTIMONIES
Hear from those whose lives have been transformed by YABONG Philippines. Their stories of growth, leadership, and impact inspire us to continue empowering the youth for a brighter future.
Platform for Youth Leadership and Community Service
Ryjean Quent Kamid (Sarangani)
Ryjean, a Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Alumni, explained the pathways to youth empowerment and participation in nation-building through YABONG. As part of the long-term vision, she emphasized on the magnitude of impact that we can create if we invest in young individuals.
Tinabangay sa Pagpalambo para sa Matag-Usa og Nasod
Patricia Nicole Lucena (Davao)
After her participation in the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) on Our Oceans, Patricia realized the importance of solidarity in transforming youth as agents of change in the 21st century. With outstanding achievements in sustainable development projects, she believes YABONG is an enabler to this endeavor.
Pagpapatuloy ng PagYABONG!
Harris Sulaiman (Cotabato)
Being a BANGSAMORO youth leader, Harris sees YABONG as an organization that can achieve development in collaboration and sustainability. Development that thrives not only for one, but for everyone.