Stories
NYLI, CHMSU formalize partnership to advance youth mental health and psychosocial support in Negros Island
The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute, Inc. (NYLI) and Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), through its College of Arts and Sciences, formalized their partnership this morning, October 23, at the CHMSU Talisay Main Campus through the signing of a...
NYLI Featured Among Top Proposals in Global Climate Award 2026
The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute (NYLI) has been recognized among the top-ranking proposals in the Emerging Climate Champions Award, a global initiative supporting youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions. NYLI is also featured on the official website...
Tilling Land, Telling Stories: Girlie Arilla and MOJAFAS’ Fight for Land Rights
In Bago City, Negros Occidental, Girlie Arilla stands alongside fellow farmers in their pursuit of land rights and a more secure livelihood. As a farmer, community paralegal, and advocate, she helps bring attention to the challenges rural communities face,...
Himamaylan City, NYLI Partner to Strengthen Mental Health Support for Disaster-Affected Children and Youth
Children and young people affected by disasters in Himamaylan City are set to benefit from strengthened community-based mental health support following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the local government and the Negrosanon Young Leaders...
NYLI Recognized for Contribution to Youth Development at SK Awards 2026
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental — The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI) was recognized for its contribution to advancing youth development programs and creating meaningful opportunities for young people across Negros Occidental during the SK Awards 2026...
When the Sun Learned to Stay
How solar energy is improving the life of a mother and her family in an off-grid farming community. Written by: Pedimente, L.A.The first light to enter Tita Jubith’s home each day did not come from a light bulb. It came from the sun. In Purok Tumpok, Don Salvador...
NYLI brings Negros community solar solutions to New York Climate Week
New York, September 25, 2026 - The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute (NYLI), through its Center for Climate Solutions (CSC), shared its community-based renewable energy work in Negros Occidental during New York Climate Week in New York City on September 25. ...
NYLI Supports 100+ Young Jobseekers Journey Towards Meaningful Employment
The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute (NYLI), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, supported more than 100 jobseekers during the Job Fair 2026: World Cafe of Opportunities held on August 24, 2026, at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls...
48 Youth Trained as Mental Health Champions for Climate-Resilient Communities in Negros
Talisay City - Forty-eight young people from Bacolod City, Bago City, La Carlota City, and Himamaylan City have been trained as Mental Health Champions under Project Oasis, an initiative of the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI) – Center for Climate...
NYLI recognized by DBM for championing participatory governance in NIR
The Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute, Inc. (NYLI) has been recognized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) – Negros Island Region for its contribution to strengthening participatory governance and empowering civil society organizations to become active...
NYLI Sustains Compliance with DSWD Standards
Bacolod City - Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. (NYLI Inc.) continues to sustain its compliance as a Social Welfare Agency (SWA) following a two-day monitoring visit conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the institute’s office,...
Kasanag sa Bukid: How Solar Energy Improved Daily Life for Farmers and their Households
Most families in Purok Tumpok make a living from farming and raising animals, and children grow up helping with daily work. Getting to the purok requires a walk of about twenty minutes along a mud road. On dry days, the path is manageable. When it rains, it becomes...
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