March 02, 2026
Education, Economic Empowerment, Active Citizenship, Environment
The Lawaan Youth Organization (LYO) is a non-profit, non-partisan, youth-led civic organization based in the Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar. It is established to empower young people to become active partners in community development by promoting leadership, volunteerism, socio-cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and tourism awareness. The organization serves as a platform for youth participation in programs that strengthen local identity, protect natural resources such as waterfalls and coastal areas, and support initiatives aligned with the development goals of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lawaan.