Mano Amiga is a nonprofit organization providing high quality education & community development services to children & families from low-income communities.Mano Amiga uplifts communities through increased student learning outcomes, improved access to health and medical services, and increased sustainable livelihood opportunities. for families. Visit www.manoamigaph.org to learn more.

She Talks Asia is an Online Community and Impact Agency that amplifies messages of empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. We do this by creating events, products, and experiences that focus on authentic connection, genuine dialogue, and equal representation.

Visit www.shetalksasia.com to learn more.

Bistro Cafe is the multi-awarded social enterprise arm of Mano Amiga Philippines that delivers healthy meals to schools and office lunchrooms. Bistro Cafe trains and employs women from disadvantaged communities, particularly the Mothers of the Mano Amiga students. The profits of Bistro Cafe are reinvested in the Mano Amiga scholarship fund, contributing to its financial and social sustainability.

Empowering emerging leaders

The Obama Foundation Leaders: Asia-Pacific Program is a one-year leadership development and community engagement program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region. I was fortunate to be one of the 200 leaders chosen to be part of the first cohort.

The UNAOC Summer School gathers young leaders from across the world to address global challenges within the context of cultural and religious diversity through increased participation in the dialogue for peace . The Intercultural Leaders Network serves as a collaboration platform among the UNAOC alumni, giving birth to projects that bring about positive change and help build more  inclusive societies.