Insider Spotlight
The year-long initiative puts young people at the frontlines of resilience-building, climate adaptation, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Why it matters
This is more than just a school program—it’s a recognition that youth voices are critical in tackling crises that directly shape their futures.
With climate disasters intensifying and adolescent health often overlooked, BRAVE provides skills, safe spaces, and platforms for young people to lead conversations and actions that once excluded them.
For the Gen Z and Gen Alpha students in Ozamiz, it’s validation: their voices matter, and they can shape healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities.
The big picture
Backed by international pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who funded the project after her GUTS World Tour in the Philippines, BRAVE shows how celebrity influence can spark lasting impact.
Rodrigo’s support connects young Filipinos to a global movement for girls’ education and empowerment—proof that pop culture and social change can intersect powerfully.
“Education is the most powerful tool to empower our young people,” said Arlene Via of DepEd Ozamiz City.
“By investing in safe spaces like teen centers and programs that strengthen resilience, we are giving our students not only information but also the confidence to lead.”
What’s next
Ten schools under the DepEd Ozamiz Division will establish youth-friendly teen centers, run resilience workshops, and promote climate literacy through peer-led campaigns.
For many students, the initiative is transformative. “Being part of BRAVE makes me feel that my voice matters—young boys and girls alike,” shared John Stephen Pranciliso, a student leader.
The bottom line
BRAVE is a bold bet on the next generation—that if empowered early, Filipino youth can be leaders in climate action, health, and community resilience. With Olivia Rodrigo’s backing, Ozamiz students are showing the world they are ready to be heard. — Ed. Princess Daisy C. Ominga
