Spina Bifida Support Group Foundation, Inc.

12/08/2026

Ngayong International Youth Day, kilalanin natin si Alexa, isang kabataang may spina bifida na isinasalin ang kanyang mga karanasan at paglalakbay sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga obra.

Sa kabila ng mga hamon, pinipili niyang mamuhay nang may pag-asa at pasasalamat. Nagpapasalamat siya sa Diyos sa biyayang mabuhay at sa pagmamahal ng kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan na patuloy na nagbibigay sa kanya ng lakas.

Ang kuwento ni Alexa ay inspirasyon sa lahat ng kabataan... Na anuman ang ating pinagdaraanan, maaari pa rin tayong mangarap, lumikha, at maging liwanag sa iba. Minsan, ang pinakamagagandang obra ay nabubuo mula sa pinakamalalaking pagsubok.

12/08/2026

Ngayong International Youth Day, pakinggan natin ang kuwento ni Janzel, isang college student at PWD President sa kanilang barangay.

Bilang kabataang may spina bifida, patuloy niyang hinaharap ang mga hamon sa pag-aaral nang may tapang at determinasyon, habang aktibong naglilingkod sa kanyang komunidad.

Ang kanyang kuwento ay nagpapaalala kung bakit mahalaga ang inclusive education - ang pagtiyak na bawat kabataan, kabilang ang mga kabataang may kapansanan, ay may pantay na pagkakataong matuto, makapagtapos, at maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap.

Si Janzel ay patunay na kapag binibigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga kabataang may spina bifida, hindi lamang sila nagtatagumpay, sila rin ay nagiging mga lider at tagapagtaguyod ng positibong pagbabago.

11/08/2026

💙 Micronutrient Monday: Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that supports healthy cell growth and development for everyone. Getting enough folic acid before and during early pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine, known as neural tube defects.
Because many pregnancies are unplanned and neural tube closure occurs very early in pregnancy—often before someone knows they are pregnant—ensuring women of reproductive age have access to folic acid is critical.
Adding folic acid to staple foods is a safe, effective, and cost-effective way to help people consume this important nutrient through foods they already eat.
Learn more about how folic acid improves health around the world.

11/08/2026

08/08/2026

🎉 Why does International Youth Day matter?
International Youth Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a global opportunity to celebrate the contributions of young people, amplify their voices and recognise their role in building more inclusive communities.
At IF, we believe young people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus are advocates, leaders and changemakers. Their experiences and perspectives help shape a more inclusive future for everyone.

Join us as we celebrate International Youth Day through our global webinar.

📅 12 August 2026
🕑 14:00–16:00 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/IF-IYD26-webinar

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