Gender Equality Philippines Project #26078

#StandWithGirls in the Philippines!

by FundLife International

Project Report | Apr 30, 2026
Stronger Futures: Girls Rising Through Play

By Kimberly Lopez | Project Leader

Girls leading change through Move for Equity

Dear Supporters,

The first months of 2026 have been a powerful reminder of what is possible when girls are given safe spaces to learn, lead, and thrive. Because of your continued support, FundLife has expanded its reach and deepened its impact—ensuring that more girls and young women are not only protected, but empowered to shape their own futures.

Across Tacloban and Dulag, girls stepped onto the field, into classrooms, and within their communities with growing confidence, stronger voices, and clearer aspirations. Through sport, mentorship, and community engagement, we continue to build pathways where girls are seen, heard, and supported.

Here are some of the milestones from the past months:

Reached 1,009 girls and women (263 aged 9–17 and 746 aged 18+), expanding access to safe, inclusive spaces where they can learn, play, and lead with confidence.
Delivered 15 football-for-development sessions integrating critical topics such as disaster preparedness, gender identity, child protection, and malnutrition prevention, equipping girls with the knowledge and resilience to navigate real-life risks.
Facilitated 53 mentorship sessions focused on life skills and personal development, strengthening girls’ capacity for healthy decision-making, emotional awareness, perseverance, and empathy.
Organized 2 tournaments (World Water Day and Summer Cup), providing platforms for girls to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and confidence while increasing their participation in competitive sport.
Provided 120 WASH kits to outstanding participants, recognizing girls who modeled commitment, discipline, and sportsmanship, while supporting their health, hygiene, and dignity.
Trained 25 youth mentors and work immersion students on gender equity and prevention of sexual exploitation, strengthening community-based safeguarding and youth-led protection systems.
Engaged 127 parents, including adolescent mothers, through parental sessions that reduced stress, challenged stigma, and strengthened family support systems for girls.
Mobilized 146,329 kilometers of movement through the Move for Equity campaign, amplifying awareness and collective action for girls’ protection, education, and rights.
Supported 5 female college students through mentorship in digital literacy and career pathways, connecting them with professionals in programming, solutions engineering, and product management.
Opened the Dulag Dream Hub, an integrated learning and skills training center that will serve 8,000+ youth, especially girls—creating a long-term, safe space for education, leadership, and opportunity.

These milestones are possible because of you. Beyond the numbers, the true impact is seen in the courage of girls who now speak up, take leadership roles, and believe in their potential.

Together, we are not only creating opportunities—we are helping build a future where every girl can rise, lead, and thrive.

Here’s to the next chapter of impact.

With gratitude,
The Girls Got This Team

Play builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership

Girls achieving, leading, and breaking barriers

Learning skills, shaping brighter futures

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Dec 31, 2025
90 Days of Impact: Girls Leading Through Play

By Cindy Jade Seares | Communications Manager

Empowering girls, one game at a time

Dear Supporters,

As we close the year this December, we look back with gratitude on the past 90 days of impact made possible by your support. Together, we created safe, empowering spaces where girls could play, learn, and lead with confidence. Through sport, mentorship, and protection-focused learning, girls strengthened not only their skills on the field, but also their voices, leadership, and sense of agency within their communities.

Here are some of the milestones from the past 90 days:

65 after-school football and futsal sessions held in Tacloban and Dulag, integrating play-based learning on malnutrition, child protection, and environmental awareness.
11 mentorship sessions facilitated, boosting emotional well-being, self-awareness, and confidence in healthy decision-making.
3 tournaments organized, showcasing girls’ skills, teamwork, and leadership.
400 sets of jerseys and uniforms distributed to celebrate commitment and positive values.
15 play kits (futsal balls) given to girls’ teams to enhance training and tournament preparation.
77 learning packs provided, recognizing youth contributions to climate action and community leadership.
9 WASH kits distributed, supporting hygiene, dignity, and wellbeing.
10 girls and non-binary participants received futsal training shoes for leadership and positive values.
340 children and youth reached through capacity-building on Child Rights, Digital Safety, and preventing online harm.
57 girl leaders convened at EmpowerHer: Girls Leadership Camp, celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child with sessions on leadership, resilience, and digital responsibility.

These milestones are possible because of your continued support. Beyond the numbers, the true impact shines through in the courage, confidence, and leadership of the girls we serve — young changemakers shaping their futures and communities with hope and determination.

Here’s to the next 90 days — and to the girls leading the way.

Happy Holidays, and we look forward to continuing this impact with you next year!

With gratitude,
The Girls Got This Team

Kicking goals, building confidence

Building skills through shared games.

Building safe, informed young leaders.

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Sep 3, 2025
90 Days of Impact: Confidence & Opportunity

By Cindy Jade Seares | Communications Manager

Move for Play 2025: Running for every child

Dear Supporters,

Over the past 90 days, Girls Got This has continued to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for children and youth. Our programs have provided opportunities for girls to not only learn and play, but also to build resilience, develop leadership, and strengthen their voices within their communities.

This period has been filled with growth, determination, and impact. With the support of mentors, schools, and community partners, we expanded opportunities for adolescent girls to thrive — both on the pitch and beyond. Each activity reinforced our commitment to ensuring every girl has the tools and confidence to shape her own future.

Here are some of the milestones from the past 90 days:

149 after-school football and futsal sessions held in Tacloban and Dulag, integrating life skills like teamwork, empathy, resilience, and community responsibility.
15 mentorship sessions facilitated, providing guidance on health, study habits, and career development.
11 Champion Sessions delivered, inspiring 200+ girls through the stories of local female leaders who modeled courage and leadership.
3 futsal festivals organized, reaching 400+ young people and opening pathways for top players to participate in larger city-wide competitions.
6 capacity-building workshops conducted for youth mentors, teachers, and community leaders on enterprise skills, first aid, and sustainability practices.
One girl-led livelihood venture launched, supported with mentorship and seed funding, providing her family with income and inspiring her peers with a real example of girl-driven entrepreneurship.
Partnership secured with the Department of Education for the 2026 Girls Community League – Schools Edition, ensuring inclusive sports for more than 200 adolescent girls in its pilot phase.

These milestones are possible because of your unwavering support. Beyond the numbers, the true impact shines through in the courage and confidence of the girls we serve — young leaders who are shaping their futures and communities with hope and determination.

Here’s to the next 90 days — and to the girls leading the way.

With gratitude,
The Girls Got This Team

Empowering Children, One Session At-a-Time

From dream to reality: Karel's store opens

Play Today, Lead Tomorrow

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