We’re proud of our first successful training for ACAY classmates and external youth: Resume Making and Job Preparedness! This Skills Hub Training series aims to equip the youth with the…

Last February, ACAY welcomed two young men who volunteered to support our mission in the Philippines: Kieran Arrived last February for a month of exposure to ACAY and volunteer service….

Turning 18 years old is a significant milestone for Filipina girls, as it marks their transition from adolescence to adulthood. The “debut celebration”, which is a traditional Filipino coming-of-age celebration,…

How to write an end-of-year letter when this anniversary year – the 25th of ACAY – has just begun… No doubt there are endings that are in the end only…

Last October 1st, we celebrated the 25 years of ACAY with a beautiful gathering of our partners, alumni, staff, and youth – all considered part of the ACAY Family. It…

The strength of ACAY is in the inspiring testimonies of all its youth who have stood back up. John Paul, accompanied by ACAY in the Philippines, after a life full…

The Second Chance Program (SCP) celebrates its 20th anniversary! And we are reaping the fruits of our labor.  Five SCP Alumni: Robin, JM, Dexter, Kim Marvin, and Nino have successfully…

Recently, our new Communication Officer, Sandi, organized a workshop on ACAY’s branding. Her goal was, as a new employee, to listen to ACAY’s experience in terms of communication. One of…

John Paul, an ACAY alumni from the Philippines, and Rayane, a youth accompanied by ACAY in Marseille, met Paul Dewandre, a successful author and actor, during the Avignon Festival, a…

We are incredibly proud to share that the Founder of ACAY, Sr. Sophie de Jesus, made it to the top 5 finalists for THE ONE PHILIPPINES. It is an initiative…