Philippines

**EmpathEARS** 🎧💬 is a youth-powered space where real conversations happen and no one feels alone. Based in Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City 🏡, it brings young people together to talk, listen, and support each other through life’s ups and downs 💭💖

Through EmpathEARS, 160 youth volunteers are trained in empathy and active listening 👂✨, leading peer circles for ages 15–24 🧑‍🤝‍🧑—from students to out-of-school youth, ISDA scholars, and LGBTQ+ members 🌈

It’s more than just a project—it’s a movement 🚀 where youth step up, speak out, and create a more caring and connected community 🤝🌱

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EmpathEARS is a youth-led initiative in Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City that creates safe and supportive spaces where young people can be heard

EmpathEARS: Youth-Led Mental Health Support and Active Citizenship Circles9

By LEaP!