Who we are
Halad to Health Foundation Philippines not-for-profit charity organisation closing critical gaps in global health inequality starting with the disadvantaged youth in Mindanao (southern islands of the Philippine). Our free and accessible health education and services are built to benefit especially those who cannot afford to pay.
Each year, we organise missions with our International Volunteers that aid our in-country programs on Youth Mental Health and Sexual Health ran by our Filipino Youth Ambassadors.
“Our goal is to create safe spaces for all the youth in Mindanao, and we are starting here in the province of Bukidnon. These spaces are for those who don’t have the means and opportunity to access life-changing and life-saving support.” – Wilh Jacobin, Co-Founder & Country Director for the Philippines
What we do
We support young peoples’ mental health and sexual health by establishing Safe Spaces, a physical home of Halad to Health services provided in schools and communities.
A pioneering Mental Health Program in Mindanao that breaks down stigma, normalises safe conversations and promotes seeking support—crafted by the youth for the youth.
A re-casted approach to Youth Sexual Health that highlights the integral role of both boys and girls in dismantling discriminating gender norms on teenage pregnancy.
Awareness and Education
Promotions in school campuses and public spaces for easy access to resource materials.
Capacity Building
of Guidance Counsellors and Designates, Youth Leaders, Advocates and Allies for a whole-of-community support.
Community Support
for peer counselling and support group sessions online and in-person.
Free Counselling
for High School and College Students by counsellors and health professionals.
Health Fairs and Medical Missions in communities organised by our international Volunteers and youth Ambassadors—bringing our programs closer to where it is most needed.
All our programs and services make impact
Since 2019 we have...
Reached
961,800+
Though our online awareness and education campaign
Taught
4,600+
Filipino Students in rural Philippines
Supports
444
Members of our Online Mental Health Support Group
Trained
180+
Guidance Counsellors and Designates through our Capacity Building Program
Mentored
41+
Youth Ambassadors to sustainablyrun in-country programs
Empowered
150
Youth leaders to become allies for safe spaces in their own communities
I’ve always felt the need to give back to my community — I just didn’t know how. Getting to interact and share ideas with Australian Volunteers during the school fair in 2020 was the one of the many chances I took to make impacts.
Today, being one of the Halad Ambassadors made me feel more seen, more grounded, and more empowered than I have ever been.
— Charity Banda, Halad Ambassador in the Philippines