YSEALI Philippines

03/12/2025

Happy 12th anniversary Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative! Check out these projects led by Filipino YSEALI alumni across the country. Stay tuned for more YSEALI activities in the Philippines!

19/11/2025

Calling emerging youth leaders in cybersecurity! Join Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Regional Workshop: CyberSafe ASEAN – Uniting Emerging Leaders to Outsmart Scammers.

Online scams have evolved into one of Southeast Asia’s most pressing cross-border challenges, impacting citizens, economies, and people across the region. YSEALI CyberSafe ASEAN will equip 60 young professionals from all 11 ASEAN member states with practical tools and cross-sector collaboration models to counter these threats through innovation, coordination, and shared accountability. The workshop will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 27-30, 2026.

Apply until December 12, 2025! https://yseali-cybersafeasean.org/

26/09/2025

Calling all Filipino youth leaders! 🚀 Apply now for the YSEALI Cyberbayanihan Summit 2025 happening on October 17–19, 2025 in Davao City!

The Summit is a fully funded three-day fellowship for Filipino youth leaders age 18–35 to gain essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills to combat online threats such as scams, identity theft, misinformation, and cyberbullying. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer learning, develop strategies to promote digital safety, and collaborate on initiatives to build a safer and more resilient online community.

is organized by YSEALI Philippines national alumni council to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) and the global commemoration of America250, the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, reflecting shared values of democracy, collaboration, and youth leadership that unite our nations.

More information, contact information, and application can be found here: https://bit.ly/YSEALICYBERBAYANIHAN2025

19/09/2025

🇺🇸🇵🇭 Congratulations to the 2025 Fall Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic and Professional fellows! 🎉

18/09/2025

🇺🇸🇵🇭 Meet the YSEALI AMPLIFY 9.0 Council!

From Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, these dynamic young leaders are ready to transform their ideas into action, driving positive change in their communities and strengthening the bonds between the Philippines and the United States 🤝

YSEALI AMPLIFY (Alumni Mobilization Program through Leadership and Influence to Filipino Youth) annually selects a group of YSEALI alumni to lead impactful initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and resilience. Supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and implemented by Women’s Alliance for Security and Peace, this program reflects our shared commitment to building safer, stronger, and more prosperous communities.

Over the coming months, these leaders will spearhead island-based projects and a nationwide YOUnified initiative, engaging the YSEALI network across the country to address pressing challenges and create opportunities for growth.

21/07/2025

You have a few more hours left to apply to the YSEALI Academic Fellows Program! ⏳

This is your chance to connect with fellow young leaders across Southeast Asia and the United States, deepen your knowledge in 📚, and strengthen your leadership skills 🌟.

Don’t miss out—apply now!

This is it! Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the YSEALI Academic Fellows Program for Spring or Fall of 2026!

Don’t miss your chance to join a five-week academic exchange in the United States, connect with changemakers from across Southeast Asia, and grow your leadership skills.

Applications close at 11:59 PM GMT+7! Submit yours now at https://www.ysealiafp.org/

09/07/2025

📢 Calling all Filipino emerging leaders: Applications for the 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellows Program are now open! 🤩

The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to enhance the skills of outstanding Southeast Asian leaders ages 18 to 25 working on civic engagement, natural resources, innovation and entrepreneurship, and society and governance. The application deadline is July 21, 2025.

20/06/2025

Attention Therapy Centers! 🌟

Are you offering Speech Therapy services? One of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future Grantees for 2025 is implementing the SPARKLE Program to support children with speech and language challenges.

SPARKLE (Speech Program Advocating Rehabilitation, Knowledge, and Language Empowerment) is a collaborative Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) trial, developed in partnership with therapy centers and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).

📝 Apply now by filling out the Application Form!
📌 Scan the QR code or visit this link to apply: https://forms.gle/t6g1rqGUadrrWcg19
📅 Deadline of application is on June 30

12/06/2025

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇭

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

Day 3 at was all about digital leadership. 💡

Through sessions with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and other experts, creators explored how influencers shape brand trust, navigate monetization and partnerships, all while respecting intellectual property rights in an evolving digital economy. These sessions drilled down into what it takes to achieve . 🤝🌏

31/05/2025

🧭 History meets creativity!

participants explored the heart of Manila with a cultural tour of Intramuros — walking the storied streets where Philippine history, resilience, and identity come alive.

From cobblestones to content, creators took inspiration from the past to power their storytelling for the future.