Young Heroes: Building a better world, one click at a time

A youth initiative in the Philippines tackles critical issues affecting young people including mental health.

Daniel Delfin used to think that only superheroes could change the world. A shy and serious 21-year-old engineering student in Cebu, Daniel saw himself as a spectator of life and spent all his time studying, socializing and looking after his pet rabbit.

“I don’t believe in youth engagement and participation,” he used to say.

Then the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his comfortable routine.

Forced to stay home by a community quarantine mandate, Daniel turned to social media, only to find himself disgusted by most of the content. He was bothered by the deluge of angry posts from his friends calling out the Government, using bad names and hurling expletives.

Late one night, when he could no longer stand the negativity, he decided to deactivate his social media account. But before he could hit deactivate, a call for volunteers for the Young House Heroes Initiative (YHHI) caught his attention. The first thought that came to his mind was, “Am I doing good service to my country?” Before he could answer his own question, Daniel signed up as a volunteer.

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