SPEAK UP &
LEAD GLOBAL
Find Your Voice. Lead With Purpose.
A multi-phase global communication, leadership, and cultural-exchange journey for young people from the Philippines and other countries—developing confident, articulate, and globally minded leaders.
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REAL STAGES · REAL IMPACT
Not a simulation. Not a someday. A real platform, now.
Communicate
Speak with confidence.
Empower
Elevate youth leadership.
Character
Lead with core virtues.
Action
Turn ideas into reality.
Connect
Build global partnerships.
Every Young Person Has Something to Say.
Most young people are told to wait—wait until they’re older, wait until they’re more experienced, wait until someone hands them the microphone. Speak Up & Lead Global doesn’t wait.
This program trains young people to become confident communicators and responsible leaders — and then puts them on real stages, at real regional and international events.
In partnership with John Dewey School for Children (JDSC), integrating leadership, sustainability, and character development into everything they do to prepare leaders for tomorrow.
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Beginning Leaders
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Developing Leaders
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Emerging Leaders
JDSC
Foundational Partner
Every young person starts where they are.
Open to learners from schools, universities, youth organizations, and communities in the Philippines and other countries. Track placement is based on age, maturity, readiness, and experience.
Schools
Finding their voice and building self-expression.
Universities
Preparing to speak, collaborate, and lead meaningfully.
Youth Organizations
Connect local advocacy to a cross-border community.
Communities
Representing real solutions on global platforms.
From Learning to Global Participation
Preparing young people to find their voice, lead with virtues, and take meaningful action for people and the planet.
Learn
Foundational training in public speaking and communication grounded in character.
Speak
Guided practice and coaching — from small-group facilitation to real audiences.
Lead
Applying leadership in team-based, solution-oriented projects for communities.
Connect
Representing PSE as an emcee, speaker, or delegate at regional platforms.
Real Stages. Real Audiences.
Participants don’t just train to speak — they’re trained to be emcees and speakers at PSE’s actual regional events.
Regional Platforms
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NextGen Leaders Global Dialogue
Singapore • November 2026
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International Emceeing
Co-hosting cross-border sessions.
National & Global Summits
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Philippine Int’l Education Fair
Cebu City • January 2027
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Global Summit on Sustainability
Quezon City • April 2027
Building a Public-Speaking Portfolio
We don’t just prepare young people for the future. We create platforms where they can help shape it.
What You’ll Gain
A concrete track record to carry into university applications, scholarships, and future leadership opportunities.
Real Experience
Real public-speaking and emceeing experience at regional and international events.
Mentorship
Mentorship and coaching grounded in character, not just performance.
Global Network
A cross-border peer network of young leaders from the Philippines and beyond.
Visibility
Recognition and visibility at PSE’s signature platforms and global dialogues.
Ready to Find Your Voice?
Apply
Submit your interest through the form and your goals.
Get Placed
Matched to a track based on age and readiness.
Begin Training
Start with foundational communication and leadership.
Take the Stage
Step up to real speaking opportunities.
Hear from our families.
Families see firsthand how Speak Up & Lead Global helps young people become more confident, courageous, and ready to use their voices.
“As Sofia Vane’s father, I am incredibly proud of the young lady she is becoming. Watching her grow through Speak Up and Lead has been such a joy. I’ve seen her become more confident, courageous, and willing to use her voice.”
“Sofia Vane, your voice matters. Keep speaking, keep leading, and keep believing in yourself. I will always be proud to be your father.”
Daddy Johvane Malicdem
Father of Sofia Malicdem
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Speak Up & Lead Global journey.
Who can apply?
Young people from the Philippines and other countries, from schools, universities, youth organizations, and communities. Placement into Beginning, Developing, or Emerging Leaders tracks is based on age, maturity, readiness, and experience.
Does my child need prior public-speaking experience?
No — the Beginning Leaders track is designed for those just starting to build confidence and self-expression. Each track meets participants where they are.
What does the program cost, and is funding or scholarship support available?
[To be confirmed — flagging as essential to answer before publishing, as cost is typically a top concern for parents evaluating youth programs.]
Will my child actually get to speak at an event, or is this just training?
Outstanding participants are selected to emcee or speak at real PSE regional and international platforms, such as Global Dialogue and the Global Summit on Sustainability Leadership & Action. Selection is based on readiness and program performance.
How long is the program?
[To be confirmed with program team — likely spans multiple sessions across the Learn, Speak, Lead, and Connect stages; confirm exact duration and schedule.]
Can schools or organizations enroll a group of students?
Yes — schools and youth organizations can inquire about group or institutional participation through our Partner With PSE page.
Your Voice Belongs on the Global Stage.
Join a growing community of young leaders who aren’t waiting for someday — they’re speaking up, leading now, and shaping the future of sustainability across the region.
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