1 min readBy Girls, For Girls: Why Co-Creation is the Future of Youth EmpowermentThe future of youth empowerment in the Philippines is co-creation. When girls design their own solutions, they not only grow confidence...
1 min readWhat Sports, STEM, and Confidence Have in Common?Why do so many girls in the Philippines leave sports and STEM around adolescence? A lack of confidence. Fear of failure, comparison, and...
1 min readAgency in Action: Small Choices That Lead to Big ConfidenceConfidence grows when girls practice agency — making small decisions that reflect their values. In Metro Manila, even simple choices like...
1 min readThe Role of Emotions in Confidence — and How Girls Can Learn to “Ride the Wave”Adolescence is an emotional rollercoaster. Without the right tools, girls may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down. Building emotional...
1 min readInnovation for Confidence: Why Girls Should Design Their Own SolutionsWhen girls create their own solutions, they become innovators — not just learners. In Metro Manila, giving young people agency helps them...
1 min readThe Power of Voice: Teaching Girls to Speak Up with Courage and KindnessMany girls know what they believe, but fear judgment if they speak up. This creates an inner conflict known as cognitive dissonance....
1 min readFrom Comparison to Confidence: Helping Girls Celebrate Their Own StrengthsSocial media can make it feel like everyone else has it “all together.” For many adolescent girls in Metro Manila, this constant...
1 min readWhy Girls’ Confidence Drops by 30% (and How We Can Change That)Between the ages of 10 and 14, research shows that girls’ confidence drops by nearly 30%. This is the age when social comparison...