The Challenge Initiative Colloquium: Maximizing Responsive Leadership and Strengthening Systems

The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), through The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines, proudly celebrates the graduation of five cities from the TCI program.

On November 28, 2024, during the TCI Graduation Colloquium, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Puerto Princesa (Batch 1), Baguio, and San Jose (Batch 2) shared their success stories, innovations, and lessons learned in addressing challenges related to adolescent health and family planning.

Since 2020, these cities have collaborated with TCI-Philippines, co-managed by the William S. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health and ZFF, along with the Department of Health and Commission on Population Development. Together, they have worked to create adolescent and youth-friendly communities by empowering local leaders, city teams, master coaches, and youth leaders in bridging leadership and governance. Here’s to their continued success in transforming communities!

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