What we do

Nothing to Lose programming focuses on Service, Education, and Athletics — our “three stars” development platform that creates opportunities for personal growth, mentorship, and community transformation.

Service

Mentoring through Service Projects
Our service initiatives provide hands-on opportunities, especially for youth, to learn leadership by serving others.

• San Vicente Youth Programs (Palawan)
  In 2024, we hosted our first-ever basketball and volleyball clinic in San Vicente, Palawan. Over three days, 8th-grade students from Sitio Panindigan participated in skill development, mentorship, and community-building activities. Our sports clinics continue to expand to new areas of the city and exploring we are exploring new youth programs such as tutoring centers, scholarships, and skills training in employment and entrepreneurship.

• Mentoring through Martial Arts (Bacolod City)
  Since 2020, our Martial Arts program has combined Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Yoga to mentor at-risk youth. Currently serving 16 students ages 10–12, the program offers free training, with pathways into high school leadership, college scholarships, and work internships.

• Sports Development (Romblon)
  Awarded to participants in programs like our sports camps and martial arts mentoring, the Leader Scholarship provides tuition assistance, leadership development, and mentorship. Since 2012, 60 Leader Scholars have graduated with college degrees, with 31 currently pursuing higher education.

Education

Investing in Knowledge and Community Health
Through education initiatives, we equip young leaders with the tools they need to thrive in school, careers, and service.

• Leader Scholarship (Philippines)
  Awarded to participants in programs like our sports camps and martial arts mentoring, the Leader Scholarship provides tuition assistance, leadership development, and mentorship. In 2024-25, five Leader Scholars graduated from Romblon State University in engineering and criminology. Several others passed national board exams, including teaching, criminology, and medical technology. Since 2012, 60 Leader Scholars have graduated with college degrees, with 31 currently pursuing higher education.

• Healthy Lifestyle Program (Romblon)
  Led by our Medical Director, Ludmila “Auntie Mila” Tagle, the program curriculum emphasizes nutrition, exercise, disease prevention, and emotional health. Looking ahead to 2025, the program will expand into family counseling, sex education, and parenting support.

• Fracture Acute Care Training (FACT) Program (Philippines)
  Developed during Dr. Christopher Courtney’s Global Health Fellowship at Johns Hopkins, FACT trains provincial healthcare providers in essential fracture care. Now integrated into the Philippine General Hospital emergency medicine residency program, FACT strengthens community-level emergency care and reduces the need for costly hospital transfers.

Athletics

Developing Leaders Through Sports
Our athletics programs help young athletes grow in discipline, teamwork, and leadership while opening doors to higher education.

• Warriors All-Province Basketball Camp (Romblon)
  Each year, 32 of the top high school basketball players participate in a five-day camp that blends advanced training with community service. Graduates become eligible for mentorship and college scholarships.

• Warriors All-Province Volleyball Camp (Romblon)
  Bringing together 32 top players from across the province, this camp has become a true “ALL-STAR” event. In 2024, six participants earned scholarships, and alumni have gone on to play varsity sports at the college level.

• Coaching Development
  We invest in local coaches by supporting their training through clinics in Manila and Palawan, as well as providing ongoing mentorship and strategy support.

• Martial Arts & Muay Thai Partnerships
  In 2024, Team Gera (our partner in Bacolod City) brought home 13 medals at the Muay Thai National Games. Through this collaboration, our students gain access to elite training and competition while also learning event planning and leadership.

Get Involved

Every one of our programs depends on committed volunteers, sponsors, and partners. You can join us by:

• Volunteering in youth programs or clinics

• Sponsoring a student or athlete

• Partnering to launch new initiatives

• Donating to sustain and grow our work

Contact us to learn how you can be part of shaping the next generation of leaders.