WHO WE ARE
A group of young men from Area 5, led by the late Armando 'Supremo" Solomon got together on May 16, 1988 and was united to create the Area Five YouthOrganization (AFYO) to provide a platform where young people can showcase their ability, adaptability, and resiliency to address the needs and assess the concerns and issues in their community to build a better society.
To continue the initiated intervention of AFYO to the community in terms of solving community problems, the organization was once again re-established on May 16, 2010 by Rodrigo “Dick” Apao and was officially known as the Maya Street Youth Organization (MSYO) a Civil Society Organization whose principal programs, projects, and activities are youth-related and youth-oriented but whose compositions are not limited to the youth.
Our Mission:
To protect the welfare and improve the lives and the youth and their families through the provision of appropriate assessments which promote the six dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Educational by helping in providing services to those who are in need.
To improve the community and lives of the youth by engaging them in positive activities and empowering their voice.To provide a continuum of quality, culturally sensitive, child-centered, and family-focused programming designed to meet the needs of youth and their families experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect, or emotional disturbances.
To make a positive difference in the lives of youth through mentoring relationships assisting them to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become confident, caring, and competent individuals. To strengthen the connection of youth to the community by maximizing their living skills in preparation for transition into independent living, so that they become productive members of society.
Our Vision:
To live in a community where no social or racial inequalities exist. To live in a community where the voice of the youth must be heard.
Our Goals:
👉 Maximized the number of youths engaged in community improvement activities and Volunteerism.
👉 Gain support from local people, corporations, and organizations to help us with our mission.
Overall Objectives:
👉 To support youth in their sense of individuality and help play a constructive role in the society.
👉 To create environment that youth can participate in harnessing their capabilities and decision-making skills.
👉 To promote awareness of youth by working towards promoting youth rights, gender equality, lgbtq+ community, and social cohesion.
👉 Help youth to raise their voices and be able to identify their social issues and difficulties.
👉 To implement programs that will benefit the youth and families within their community.
Our Advocacy:
The Maya Street Youth Organization seeks to address and raise concerns that arise from timely and relevant issues by promoting awareness, offering assistance and information. The MSYO also encourages the youth to become advocates and help them use their voices to defend and protect everyone’s rights, and to participate in developing the programs and policies that benefits our society.
Our advocacy includes:
👉 Youth Empowerment and Mental wellness:The MSYO sought to improve under standing when it comes to youth engagement, youth empowerment, and youth issues in the community from a youth perspective.
👉 Peace and Security:The MSYO use the knowledge of those who are living in their community to inform and shape a peaceful and secure environment.
👉 Gender Equality:The MSYO empowers and uplifts the residents to actively participate in their community through accessible platforms wherein opportunities are free of stereotypes and are valued by society.
👉 LGBTQ+ Community:The MSYO works to mobilize a gender-inclusive environment, to educate residents about the legal rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and to ensure that their diversity concerns are heard.
Our Programs:
Social Services
Online Services Assistance
Medical Mission
HIV Awareness, Prevention, and testing.
Risk and Disaster Preparedness
Youth Counseling and Mentorships
Community Pageants and Sports
Feeding Program
Up to this day, the Maya Street Youth Organization continues to execute what we have already started by giving hand to those who are in need and supporting campaigns, and exhibiting other future programs through our social media account.
We will carry on with our advocacy and will expand our purpose as a youth. The MSYO has been amongst those young people who keep on moving towards shaping new forms of solidarity, demonstrating humanism and compassion by promoting unity and holistic wellness in our community.
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Maya Street Unit 5 Brgy. Commonwealth Quezon City, 1121 Metro Manila, Philippines