Life Skills Development – Philippines
Location: Philippines
Beneficiaries: 210 youth
Background:
Today’s youth live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. While this offers opportunities, it
also exposes them to a constant barrage of social media influence, peer pressure, and “instant gratification” culture. Traditional youth programs often focus on “prescriptive” advice—telling young people which choices are “right” or “wrong.” This project shifts the paradigm. Instead of providing the answers, we provide the framework. By teaching youth how to think rather than what to think, we respect their autonomy and equip them with a portable skill set that they can apply to any situation, whether it’s choosing a career path or navigating a difficult social conflict.
Project Goal
This project serves as a “mental laboratory” where youth can explore their core beliefs in a safe environment. By strengthening their ability to pause, evaluate consequences, and filter out external “noise,” we foster resilience. A young person who can make sound decisions is less likely to be a victim of circumstance and more likely to be an architect of their own future.
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Specific Objectives
• To identify core values by articulating personal value system that serves as a basis for making consistent and ethical choices.
• To apply critical analysis utilizing a 5-step decision-making model (Identify, Research, Evaluate, Act, and Reflect) to tackle real-life scenarios.
• To assess risk and consequence by distinguishing between short-term gratification and long-term impact in various life domains (financial, social, and academic).
• To manage emotional impulses by demonstrating self-regulation techniques to avoid “heat-of-the-moment” or being impulsive in decisions influenced by peer pressure or
stress.
• To develop accountability by taking ownership of outcomes, both positive and negative, and use them as learning opportunities for future discernment