The welfare of young people has been at the core of the work of Filipino Advocates for Justice since it opened its doors more than 36 years ago. Filipinos under the age of 18 currently comprise approximately 30 percent of the Filipino population. Consequently, positive youth development is a top community priority, which requires mitigating high-risk behaviors. Filipino youth face an environment with growing violence; a lack of community-based support and after-school programs; shrinking employment opportunities; and inter-generational tensions. In response, Filipino Advocates for Justice works with over 100 youth annually to build resiliency to risky behavior in favor of positive decision making, healthier lifestyles, and completion of school through cultural grounding and an appreciation for community service and leadership. This is achieved through the following in school and after school youth programs serving Union City, Oakland and Alameda.

To learn more about our individual youth programs, click the links below:

RACE: Regional Alliance for Community Empowerment

BATA: Building Adults Through Awareness

PLAY: Positive Living Through Active Youth

PYC: Pilipino Youth Coalition

See some of our previous youth-focused PSAs below.

(Video by Jamison Boyer & Elson Ros)