What Young Focus does

Young Focus is a Philippines-registered non-profit foundation (Young Focus for Education & Development Foundation, Inc.) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tondo, Manila, that delivers a cradle-to-career education and social support program for children and youth in impoverished communities. The organization currently supports approximately 1,000 beneficiaries across programs including preschool (ages 3-5), elementary through college sponsorship, catch-up education for school dropouts (Love2Learn, PostCare, ALS), Career Development, and Social Support and Family Care, all delivered through Student Center facilities in Tondo and Naic. Long-term commitment is evidenced by 16-year beneficiary relationships such as Abegail's journey from early childhood to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2024, and alumni transitioning into staff roles.

The core revenue model combines recurring individual student sponsorships (USD 30/month for elementary/high school, USD 60/month for college), general donations, corporate sponsorships and foundation grants (Consuelo Foundation, Atlassian, Oracle, NetSuite, Starbucks, Synchrony, and others), and campaign-based fundraising such as 1,000 Christmas Food Packages at USD 17 each. Donations are accepted globally via website, PayPal, GlobalGiving (US tax-deductible), Triodos Bank (Netherlands), and domestically via QR Ph, BPI, BDO, and Security Bank. The organization operates a dual-board governance structure with one board in the Philippines (President Mike Turvill) and one in the Netherlands (President Netty Visser), and benefits from high-profile brand association with Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018) as ambassador. All programs are delivered directly through staff and facilities with no proprietary technology platform; the organization runs on approximately 28 employees.

Name

Young Focus

Legal name

Young Focus for Education & Development Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://youngfocus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Young Focus is a Philippine non-profit foundation founded in 2008 that delivers cradle-to-career education, social support, and family care to approximately 1,000 impoverished children and youth in Tondo, Manila, and Naic through sponsored programs from preschool through college, funded by individual sponsors, corporate donors, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Educational support services
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Sponsorship Programs: Monthly sponsorship fees from individual sponsors supporting children in elementary, high school, or college/university. Elementary/High School: USD 30/month; College/University: USD 60/month.
2. General Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individuals and corporations supporting various programs including preschool, education, school dropouts, family care, nutrition, career development, and emergency funds.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Foundation Grants: Support from corporate partners including Atlassian, Oracle, NetSuite, Starbucks, Synchrony, and various foundations like Consuelo Foundation. These provide both monetary and in-kind support.
4. Campaign-based Fundraising: Annual campaigns such as Christmas Family Food Package distribution (1,000 packages at USD 17 each) and special events like Catriona's Legacy Ball generate donations for specific purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Young Focus is a non-profit charitable organization that provides comprehensive cradle-to-career educational support to underprivileged children and families in Manila's Tondo/Smokey Mountain communities. The organization delivers sponsored education programs from preschool through college, including catch-up programs for school dropouts, career development services, and social/family care support. Funding comes from individual sponsors, corporate donors, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Young Focus is a non-profit educational organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include preschool education (ages 3-5), student sponsorship from elementary through college, and specialized catch-up programs for school dropouts (Love2Learn, PostCare, and ALS). These programs are supported by Career Development, Social Support and Family Care services. The organization also runs annual community programs including Christmas Food Package distribution and School Bags Distribution. All programs are centered at the Student Center facility providing library, computer room, and tutorial spaces. The integrated approach combines academic support with personal coaching, life skills training, and family engagement to help children escape the cycle of poverty through education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early Childhood Care and Development program for children aged 3-5 years, providing quality education for social/emotional, physical and cognitive development, including life skills, play and basic education preparation for elementary school.
• Student Sponsorship Program (Elementary, High School, and College) Sponsorship program covering school fees, uniforms, books, materials, tutorials, life skills training, personal coaching, and social support for students aged 6 to 20+ at the Student Center, which includes a computer room, library, classrooms, and recreational areas.
• Love2Learn Program Catch-up education program for children ages 8-14 who have dropped out of elementary school. Provides one year of tutorials at elementary level before re-enrolling in local schools. Includes extra nutrition for malnourished children.
• PostCare Program Transition support program for students who have re-enrolled in government schools after being school dropouts. Provides two years of extra coaching to prevent re-dropping out.
• ALS (Alternative Learning System) Program Government-formal study acceleration program for students who cannot re-enroll in high school due to being out of school for too long. Students receive an official high school certificate upon completion.
• Career Development Program Program building self-confidence, training and equipping students, and helping them find work and follow their chosen career path through a network of partners, companies, and alumni.
• Social Support and Family Care Program Program providing social worker support to identify and solve personal and family issues that may cause dropping out of school, including training on health, hygiene, nutrition, parenting skills, family planning, and rights of the child.
• Christmas Family Food Package Annual food distribution program distributing approximately 1,000 Family Food Packages to beneficiaries, community families, elderly and single parents before Christmas. Each package costs USD 17 and includes spaghetti, noodles, canned goods, fruit cocktail, and other food items.
• School Bags Distribution Annual distribution of school bags to students from elementary through college/university for the school year, providing essential school supplies to ease financial burden on families.
• Student Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship program where donors can sponsor elementary students for USD 30/month, high school students for USD 30/month, or college/university students for USD 60/month. Available in USD, PHP, EUR, and GBP currencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ students have benefited from Student Education Program since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Starbucks PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarbucks Philippines Community Store on J. Abad Santos Ave. in Tondo collaborates with Young Focus. Starbucks leaders from Supply Chain, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing, and Greener Store departments meet with Young Focus and AHA Learning Center representatives. Partnership focuses on helping young people access quality education.
• AHA Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow beneficiary organization that collaborates with Young Focus. Leaders from both organizations meet with Starbucks Philippines representatives to discuss youth education support initiatives.
• Global GivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based charitable giving platform enabling tax-deductible donations for American donors to support Young Focus's dropout prevention programs.
• Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based pediatric dental specialist conducted oral health education sessions and dental examinations for over 400 Young Focus children. Partnered with University of the Philippines Manila's Department of Community Dentistry for potential student-led preventive program.
• University of the Philippines Manila - Department of Community DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeking outreach project opportunity for undergraduate dental students. Visited Young Focus facilities and may establish student-led preventive dental program in the future.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Vision Philippines: Large international NGO operating in the Philippines with child sponsorship, education, and community development programs targeted at vulnerable Filipino children. Comparable to Young Focus on target beneficiaries, education focus, and child-sponsorship revenue model.
• ChildFund Philippines: ChildFund Philippines runs child sponsorship programs in impoverished communities across the Philippines directed at education, youth development, and child welfare. Comparable to Young Focus in sponsorship model, beneficiary focus, and reliance on international donors.
• Save the Children Philippines: Global NGO with a Philippine country office focused on education, child protection, and youth development for disadvantaged children. Overlap with Young Focus's cradle-to-career education and child welfare programming.
• Compassion International Philippines: Faith-based child sponsorship organization running programs in the Philippines, providing education, nutrition, and discipleship to children in poverty. Closely comparable to Young Focus on the recurring monthly sponsorship model and long-term beneficiary support.
• SOS Children's Villages Philippines: Provides family-based care, education, and youth development services to orphaned and abandoned children in the Philippines. Comparable in non-residential education support, family strengthening, and youth transition services.

Emerging players

• AHA Learning Center: Manila-based learning center for underprivileged youth, explicitly named as a co-partner with Young Focus in the Starbucks Philippines collaboration. Direct overlap in target population and educational mission.
• Reach International (Philippines): NGO focused on education and youth development in underserved communities. Comparable to Young Focus on mission and beneficiary profile, though smaller in scale.
• Reed Elsewhere Foundation: Philippines-focused international nonprofit supporting education and welfare for underprivileged children. Similar early-stage profile and education-focused mission to Young Focus.

Regional players

• Gawad Kalinga: Philippine-based anti-poverty organization running education, community development, and youth programs in impoverished communities across the country. Comparable on holistic community development around Manila slums.

Others

• Consuelo Foundation: Funds child welfare and education programs in the Philippines, including Young Focus itself. Listed as an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, given its role as a grant-maker to organizations like Young Focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/youngfocus.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/young-focus
• Instagraminstagram.com/youngfocusph

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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