Meet our
YAPAK Beneficiaries
Yapak (Yaman ang Pag-aralin ang Kabataan) is the scholarship arm of 2KK. It focuses on raising funds through sponsorships for the
education of select children in Payatas, Smokey Mountain, Sampaloc, and Escopa. Through the generosity of fellow Filipinos, the
program aims to help the scholars receive the education they deserve in order to create a brighter future for themselves, their
families and ultimately, the nation. Their Yapak scholarship is supported with different types of effective life skills training, leadership
skills, and personal development workshops. Yapak now supports the educational needs of 75 scholars for 2018-2019, from
elementary to college. 2KK already has 6 college graduates that are practicing in the field of nursing, tourism, and the sciences.
education of select children in Payatas, Smokey Mountain, Sampaloc, and Escopa. Through the generosity of fellow Filipinos, the
program aims to help the scholars receive the education they deserve in order to create a brighter future for themselves, their
families and ultimately, the nation. Their Yapak scholarship is supported with different types of effective life skills training, leadership
skills, and personal development workshops. Yapak now supports the educational needs of 75 scholars for 2018-2019, from
elementary to college. 2KK already has 6 college graduates that are practicing in the field of nursing, tourism, and the sciences.
Our Graduate Scholars
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“I am fortunate to be given an opportunity to pursue my studies as well as my ambition and to be a productive citizen of our nation someday and also to be of help to others. I’m now working as a nurse at the Philippine Heart Center.” - Ate Irene (Yapak Graduate) |
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“I am currently working now as a Research Assistant at De La Salle University. 2KK helped me a lot in my understanding what is good and what is bad for me, and what is wrong from what is right.” - Kuya Gerald (Yapak Graduate) |
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“I graduated in Our Lady Of Fatima University with the course of Bachelor of Science in Tourism. There, I developed physically, mentally and spiritually. Now, I am currently working as a receptionist in Tiara Oriental Hotel.” - Ate Abegail (Yapak Graduate) |
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"I graduated in the Polytechnic University of Philippines (PUP) Main Sta. Mesa Campus with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics. As a servant-leader that 2KK has molded me, I am now a public servant as Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman of our community in Barangay Payatas." - Kuya Lesther (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"As a product of 2KK volunteer teaching and scholarship program, I really value education. This education makes me who I am now as a teacher who tries to empower my students. I know I have a long way to go in transforming my students, but little by little I hope I am making a difference." - Kuya Jasper (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"As someone who is underprivileged, poverty can be your classroom, but you are still the adviser to make a choice. Your perseverance is your pen and your dream is your paper. You can be what you want as long as you pursue it. Your family is your bulletin board and your achievements in life will fulfill them. As doing everything for sake of your family can always make sense." - Ate Renaline (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"What we do in life, echoes in eternity. This is one of the many learning that I got as a YAPAK. Always make a choice to help out others as this act of kindness will remain to the people you reached out forever. Now, I am working as a autoCAD Operator in Fabriquem Integrated Resources Inc. I am not just trying to make a living, but also make a difference to the life of others through my works." - Kuya Vic (YAPAK Graduate) |
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“Just because you took longer than others, doesn’t mean you failed. It was very long fight for me as a college student. However, I still made it. I am very thankful to 2KK volunteers and sponsors for helping me out to finish my studies. Now, I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science STI College - Fairview. It could never be possible without your help.” - Kuya Mharlo (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"I am very thankful to 2KK Family for making me believe that I can do it. I really did. To volunteers, co-scholars and tutees, you have been a great inspiration to me in making everything possible. I will try my best to really help out people with my profession. Currently, I passed the board exam on Criminology and working as a security officer in Makati. Looking forward, I will be a great police officer for the sake of justice and peace." - Kuya Mickel (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"I am honored to be a YAPAK Scholar. Through them, I was able to finish my studies in Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Now, I look forward to help out my family and my siblings so they could also finish their studies and have a better life. Just like 2KK help me to make my dreams come true." - Ate Quennie (YAPAK Graduate) |
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"We sometimes feel that it might be impossible for us to reach our goals because of so much struggles. But in the end of the day, it is really choice if we will surrender or not. I never surrender for my family and my future. Now, I am graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Management in University of Rizal System. I am now working to support my family needs and the education of my siblings. Never give up in life, because there is always hope in everything." - Ate Genesis (YAPAK Graduate) |
