In the past nine years, 1 out of 5 pregnancies in Palawan involved a teen
In Puerto Princesa, we have helped reduce teen pregnancy by 60% from 2017 to 2023
HIV cases in the Philippines have increased by 411% since 2012
Education
We empower young people through age-appropriate, inclusive reproductive health education. We also train teachers and youth leaders to guide others in making informed, healthy choices
Health Services
We work with communities to provide free, high-quality, judgment-free contraceptive and HIV services both in our clinics and in remote Palawan communities.
Partnerships
We strengthen public health systems by working with government partners to improve youth-friendly services and to influence reproductive health policies and programs. We also support health facilities in maintaining a steady supply of contraceptives.
Latest
Palawan summit calls for stronger action against HIV stigma as local program shows early gains
Roots of Health presents evidence that storytelling and provider training can reduce stigma, as gaps in prevention, testing, and treatment persist PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, October 22, 2026 — Discrimination, gossip and breaches of confidentiality can keep people from getting tested for HIV or returning for treatment, health advocates warned at a provincial summit on Thursday. They called for stronger safeguards and coordinated action across health services and communities to ensure […]
Palawan nonprofit honored for work on family planning, adolescent health
MAMBURAO, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO (August 15, 2026) — Roots of Health (Ugat ng Kalusugan), a Palawan-based nonprofit, has been named a 2026 regional awardee of the Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award in two categories: Initiatives on Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning and Initiatives on Adolescent Health and Development. The awards, presented by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) on Thursday, recognize exemplary initiatives that contribute to people-centered progress. They honor […]
Roots of Health Brings Youth Health Conversations to MIMAROPA Summit
MAMBURAO, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — “Can someone get pregnant when they have sex during their period?” It was one of the questions drawn from Roots of Health’s mystery box at its booth during the 2nd MIMAROPA Adolescent and Youth Health and Development Regional Summit held here on August 11–14. A governor and a Municipal Youth Development Officer took a guess. Their answer: No. The exchange gave Roots of Health the opportunity […]
Help us make a difference, one girl and woman at a time. We provide reproductive health information and services to break the cycle of poverty in the Philippines.
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