Passionate about empowering the next generation, Juan Miguel Dela Cruz leads The Courtney Jordan Foundation’s Youth Development Initiatives, ensuring that young Filipinos, especially in Ifugao farming communities, have the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to build a sustainable future.

Growing up in a rural province, Juan Miguel witnessed firsthand the challenges young people face—lack of education access, economic hardships, and the decline of traditional farming. Now, he is dedicated to revitalizing youth engagement in agriculture, combining modern innovation with indigenous wisdom to keep the legacy of the Banaue Rice Terraces alive.

Under his leadership, the foundation’s youth programs provide:
✅ Scholarships & Skills Training for sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism
✅ Leadership & Entrepreneurship Workshops to create new livelihood opportunities
✅ Cultural Preservation Initiatives to strengthen pride in indigenous heritage

Juan Miguel believes that by investing in young minds today, we secure the future of our communities, our culture, and our environment.