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U-GO is a global non-profit that exists to fund higher education scholarships for talented young women in low-income countries. U-GO is currently present in 9 countries namely, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Tanzania, and Philippines.

U-GO works with established partners to deliver financial scholarships and to support students through the duration of their university education. Ayala Foundation serves as U-GO’s only implementing partner in the Philippines and to date, has supported over 1,000 scholars in the Philippines since 2023.

Why your support matters

Even with talent and ambition, university remains out of reach for many young women due to the high cost of lodging, transportation, food, and other essential schooling needs. These barriers limit their opportunities and reinforce gender inequality.

Educating women at scale changes this. When a woman earns a degree, her family’s income rises, her children stay in school longer, and her community becomes more resilient. The benefits compound across generations and contributes to sustained national growth.

Because when you educate a woman, you don’t just change one life — you uplift communities and help build a more inclusive nation.