GO PLATFORM
The Go Platforms are Goducate’s strategic way of turning our mission into real, measurable impact in communities. Each platform focuses on a key area of development — from improving child nutrition and nurturing creative and athletic skills to empowering youth with leadership and life skills. Together, they form a holistic framework that addresses immediate needs while building long-term capacity. The Go Platforms enable individuals to grow, families to strengthen, and communities to become resilient, self-reliant, and prepared to thrive.
GODUCATE PLATFORM
GOFEED
For many years, Goducate has been running feeding programs to give undernourished children something as simple yet essential as a healthy meal. There were seasons when these efforts had to pause because of limited funds, but in 2020, we found a way to keep going—providing one nutritious meal each week for at least six months.
That experience opened our eyes to what’s possible. We saw that while short-term help makes a difference, what children and communities truly need is something that lasts. In 2023, this vision became GoFeed—a community-based program that not only addresses undernutrition but also helps children grow in learning, character, and overall well-being.
Today, GoFeed serves more than 2,400 children in 75 communities across the Philippines, providing nutritious meals three times a week. Alongside feeding, children take part in interactive learning, receive academic support, and join values formation activities—growing stronger in body, mind, and heart.
What makes GoFeed strong is the active involvement of the community itself. Parents and local residents don’t just receive the program—they take ownership of it. They volunteer their time, resources, and skills, helping cook and serve meals, assisting in activities, and joining values formation sessions alongside their children. By equipping families to be part of the solution, GoFeed turns compassion into empowerment—ensuring communities can nourish their own children long after outside help is gone.
For us, addressing undernutrition is not just about feeding children, it is about giving them the strength to learn better, the confidence to dream bigger, and the opportunity to shape their own future. When parents and the community are empowered alongside them, that future shines even brighter—a future where every child has the chance to thrive because someone cared enough to invest not only in their needs today, but in their ability to sustain themselves for a lifetime.
GOSPORTS
Basketball is more than a game in the Philippines—it is a way of life. Almost all young men know how to play, and communities gather around courts everywhere from barangay to national. Even the government recognizes basketball as a tool for positive intervention, using it in campaigns like “Be in Sports Not in Drugs” to guide youth toward healthy choices.
Goducate sees basketball as a powerful way to address the challenges young men face. GoSports combines basketball training with leadership development, mentorship, and community engagement to empower youth from underserved communities.
We train aspiring coaches in game strategies, coaching principles, and leadership skills. These coaches mentor young athletes in their communities, teaching not only basketball techniques but also values like discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. The lessons learned on the court carry over into their lives, helping youth act responsibly and collaboratively at home, in school, and within their communities.
Talented youth receive advanced training and mentorship to become future coaches and leaders. Junior Coaches guide peers, support personal growth, and help sustain and expand GoSports programs locally.
Through these programs, youth gain athletic skills, confidence, and leadership abilities while building positive peer networks. They learn to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact in their home and community.
GOMUSIC
GoMusic empowers children and youth from underserved communities to explore and develop their musical talents. Even with the simplest instruments, music becomes a powerful tool for building confidence, encouraging creativity, and creating a sense of belonging. To date, we have provided over 46 ukuleles and 207 recorders across 32 communities in the Philippines, reaching 253 students. These instruments give participants the tools to begin their musical journey. Through weekly meetups held face to face or online via Zoom and instructional videos, they are guided step by step from learning to play an instrument to gaining the skills and confidence to mentor others in their community. Many of our volunteer teachers, once shy and hesitant, have grown into capable instructors, showing how music can unlock potential and transform lives.
Participants also practice independently using the instruments and lessons provided by GoMusic. This combination of structured learning, online support, and self directed practice cultivates discipline, perseverance, and self reliance—skills that extend far beyond music.
While music is often seen as a pursuit for the gifted, GoMusic demonstrates that even basic instruments can be a starting point for personal growth. Children and youth uncover hidden talents, strengthen essential life skills, and gain the confidence to take on leadership roles, inspiring others and making a lasting impact in their communities.
GOYOUTH
Adolescence is a unique and formative stage of life, marked by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes. During this period, young people are discovering their identities, developing values, and learning to navigate relationships and responsibilities. However, today’s youth face a wide range of challenges that can affect their well-being and personal development, including:
- Unhealthy habits
- Overuse of social media
- Teenage pregnancy
- Lack of direction
- Gaps in parental guidance
These challenges can leave youth feeling unsupported, isolated, or uncertain about their future, making it difficult to build confidence, make responsible choices, and envision a meaningful path forward.
Goducate provides platforms where youth have access to safe spaces and programs to:
- Talk openly and share experiences
- Be encouraged by peers in a positive and supportive environment
- Participate in self-reflection activities and mentorship
- Build their own peer support groups
- Develop the mindset and skills to take control of their future
Goducate also provides practical resources to support academic success and personal growth. The Student Hub offers laptops and learning tools to help students stay engaged in school, while scholarship programs provide financial assistance, mentorship, and leadership development for Senior High and College students who actively volunteer in Goducate programs. Beyond academics, these programs create spaces where students feel seen and supported through peer groups and collaborative activities. Over 200 scholars have benefited, with 100 already completing college, gaining both academic guidance and hands-on leadership experience.
All of these efforts aim to identify and nurture talented youth from underserved communities, equipping them with leadership skills, project experience, and a supportive peer network so they can inspire others and make a meaningful impact. Through these programs, Goducate empowers young people to lead, serve, and thrive while contributing positively to their communities.
GODUCATE ACADEMY
At APIIS Goducate Academy, we believe every parent carries a God-given responsibility to shape their child’s future through education. When COVID-19 disrupted learning in 2020, we saw firsthand how many families struggled to support their children at home. This challenge became an opportunity—to equip parents with the tools, guidance, and confidence to ensure their children didn’t just survive, but thrive. Goducate Academy is a transformative learning platform that empowers parents to shape their children’s future with purpose, wisdom, and excellence.
As schools reopened in 2023, our mission expanded. In partnership with the GoFeed Program, Goducate Academy empowered parents in marginalized communities with simple digital tools and practical methods to build literacy and learning at home. This effort not only strengthens children’s educational foundations but also ignites hope, resilience, and a sense of shared responsibility across communities.
We believe learning begins at home and grows through everyday conversations. That is why we offer Online Trainings and Life Talk Sessions—safe, interactive spaces where parents explore real challenges such as parenting, child care, safety, values, talents, and mental health. These discussions strengthen family bonds, nurture wisdom, and inspire resilience, enabling parents to lead their children boldly and confidently.
Through Goducate Academy, parents become mentors and leaders, multiplying their impact by guiding and encouraging others. This creates a network of Parent-Leaders who spread skills, values, and hope, ensuring guidance reaches entire communities. With digital tools, mentorship, and shared leadership, families rise together—stronger, wiser, and fully equipped to unlock their children’s potential.
By investing in families today, we plant seeds for a lifetime of growth, character, and opportunity, ensuring every child thrives and every parent leads with confidence.
GOKIDZ ASIA
In 2020, during the pandemic, we seized a bold opportunity to use digital media to transform children’s lives. That vision became GOKidz Asia (God Online for Kidz), a platform delivering faith-driven content that inspires, educates, and empowers.
From a small collection of videos, GOKidz Asia has grown into a vibrant digital ministry, reaching children, families, and communities across the Philippines. In 2024, we celebrated our 4th anniversary with the YouTube Silver Play Button, impacting thousands of young lives across the Philippines.
GOKidz Asia is committed to reaching every child and home. We spread God’s Word and core values while nurturing literacy, character, and essential life skills. The platform also empowers the next generation of leaders by equipping young creators to become digital missionaries and nation builders, leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI to deliver world-class, impactful content.
Beyond videos, GOKidz Asia shapes children holistically—in heart, mind, and spirit. We equip young creators with hands-on digital skills, mentorship, and discipleship, many of whom join our production team to serve God and build their future. Training is offered nationwide online and in-person at the Iloilo Digital Hub.
Through GOKidz Asia Plus, we empower entire families: children engage with meaningful content, youth gain guidance, parents access practical tools, and communities tackle pressing challenges like parental conflicts and broken relationships.
GOKidz Asia goes beyond videos—it ignites faith, sparks creativity, and empowers children to thrive. When families and communities unite, we shape a generation ready to dream big, learn boldly, and lead with purpose.
GODUCATE SABAH
In 2008, Goducate launched its mission after witnessing the urgent plight of stateless children in marginalized communities. Countless children were denied the chance to read, write, or develop essential life skills. From the very beginning, Goducate embraced its guiding motto: “Helping needy Asians help themselves.” This vision fueled programs that empower children with literacy and life skills, equip older youth with vocational training, and transform moms and youth volunteers into capable facilitators. Step by step, hope is restored—one child, one family, one community at a time.
In Sabah, Malaysia, many children aged 6 to 9 have never set foot in a classroom. They grow up isolated from learning, often feeling left behind and overlooked. Goducate Sabah, with dedicated volunteer moms and youth, is giving these children a second chance to thrive. Through engaging literacy lessons and essential life skills, we unlock doors to knowledge, confidence, and hope. Every child deserves to dream—and literacy is the first step to a brighter future.
Older children who missed school often struggle with self-confidence. That’s why we combine core literacy with practical vocational skills—housekeeping, cookery, or digital know-how. By mastering both knowledge and practical abilities, these youth uncover their talents, reclaim their dignity, and realize their potential. Skills plus literacy forge a powerful bridge to opportunity, purpose, and a meaningful life.
Behind every child’s growth is a committed mom or youth volunteer. Goducate Sabah trains these leaders with simple yet effective methods to guide literacy and life skills sessions in their communities. Moms and youth become mentors, facilitators, and sources of inspiration, igniting hope where it is most needed. Their leadership strengthens as they witness transformation, starting with one child at a time. When volunteers rise, communities rise with them.