Orbytt Foundation
People-First AI Initiative

Empowering Filipino communities through AI literacy, innovation & opportunity

The Orbytt Foundation equips Filipino digital workers and their communities with the knowledge, tools, and networks to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence, keeping families together while building economic futures.

1.8M+
OFWs separated from families
59%
Filipino youth wanting to work overseas
1 in 3
Filipinos below the poverty line
10K
Filipinos to hire by 2030
“We believe bringing digital work-from-home opportunities to Filipinos will encourage them to stay local — so they can be present for their children, parents, and loved ones while they earn.” — Orbytt Founding Team
🎓 Free AI Courses
🌏 Global Remote Work
Our Mission
To keep Filipino families together by building community-led pathways to AI-powered careers — ensuring the benefits of technology are shared broadly, not concentrated among the few.
Born from the Orbytt talent platform, the Foundation extends our work beyond job placement to address the systemic barriers that keep Filipino communities from fully participating in the digital economy.
Three pillars. One purpose.
Every program we run maps directly to the People-First vision of AI that serves communities, not just corporations.
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AI Literacy & Public Understanding

We train trusted community leaders — educators, barangay officials, youth mentors, and faith leaders — to make AI accessible and relevant in Philippine communities. Through free courses, workshops, and localized media, we equip Filipinos with practical AI skills that translate to employability and confidence.

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Community Innovation

Filipino communities lead the conversation. Through participatory design in schools, libraries, community centers, and barangay halls, we co-create AI tools and programs that strengthen civic life — especially for older adults, rural populations, and linguistically isolated groups.

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Economic Opportunity

We expand access to meaningful, AI-enhanced remote work through training programs that prepare young Filipinos for global careers, tools that support caregivers and local businesses, and cooperative models that center worker needs — enhancing, never replacing, human talent.

What we build, together
Concrete initiatives designed in partnership with communities, addressing each pillar of the People-First framework.
ChatGPT & Claude Fundamentals
AI for Educators Workshop
Barangay AI Ambassadors
Digital Literacy for Lolas & Lolos
Filipino-language AI Guides
Youth AI Camp (Ages 15–24)
PILLAR 01
MabuhAI – Community AI Literacy Program

A multi-format education initiative that trains community leaders to become AI ambassadors, creating a ripple effect of understanding and confidence across Filipino neighborhoods.

  • Free, on-demand AI courses on the Orbytt platform covering tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Canva AI, and automation workflows
  • Train-the-trainer workshops for educators, faith leaders, and barangay officials to lead local AI literacy sessions
  • Intergenerational digital literacy programs bringing youth and seniors together
  • Podcast and video series demystifying AI in everyday Filipino life
Barangay Design Sprints
Health & Wellness AI Tools
Rural Connectivity Lab
Library Innovation Hub
Youth Co-Design Council
OFW Family Support Bot
PILLAR 02
Sama-Sama Labs — Community-Led AI Innovation

Participatory design initiatives where Filipino communities — not technologists — drive how AI is shaped and used in their daily lives, from barangay health centers to public libraries.

  • Barangay Design Sprints where residents co-create AI solutions for local challenges like health access, education gaps, and civic engagement
  • Youth Co-Design Council empowering 15–24 year olds to lead technology decisions in their communities
  • Rural Connectivity Labs bringing AI tools and internet access to underserved provinces through partnership with libraries and community centers
  • OFW Family Support tools — AI-assisted resources for families navigating separation, mental health, and financial planning
  • Place-based pilots in schools, clinics, and community centers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
AI-Ready VA Bootcamp
Caregiver Business Toolkit
Digital Worker Cooperative
Sari-Sari Store AI Tools
Career Pathways Platform
Mentorship Network
PILLAR 03
Hanapbuhay — Economic Opportunity Engine

Programs that create fair, inclusive pathways to AI-enhanced work — preparing young Filipinos for global careers while supporting local entrepreneurs and ensuring the economic benefits of AI reach every community.

  • AI-Ready VA Bootcamp: intensive training for aspiring virtual professionals in AI tools, automation, and client management — with direct job placement via Orbytt
  • Digital Worker Cooperative: a community-owned model for Filipino freelancers ensuring fair rates, shared benefits, and collective bargaining power
  • Career Pathways Platform connecting youth with mentors, certifications, and employers who value human-centered AI skills
  • Scholarship and stipend programs removing financial barriers to AI upskilling for out-of-school youth and single parents
Measurable impact by 2030
We set ambitious targets because the communities we serve deserve nothing less.
10,000
Filipinos placed in AI-ready remote jobs
500+
Community leaders trained as AI ambassadors
50
Barangay innovation labs launched nationwide
25K
Free AI course completions across the platform
How we map to People-First
Every Orbytt Foundation initiative directly addresses one or more pillars of the People-First AI grant framework.
AI Literacy & Public Understanding
📚 Free on-demand AI courses in Filipino & English
🎙️ Podcasts and media demystifying AI
👩‍🏫 Train-the-trainer for educators & faith leaders
👴 Digital literacy for seniors program
🏕️ Youth AI Camp for ages 15–24
Community Innovation
🏘️ Barangay-based participatory design sprints
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Youth Co-Design Council for ages 15–24
📡 Rural connectivity & library innovation labs
💚 OFW family mental health & support tools
🏫 Place-based pilots in schools & clinics
Economic Opportunity
💼 AI-Ready VA Bootcamp with job placement
🛒 AI tools for sari-sari stores & caregivers
🤝 Digital worker cooperative model
🎓 Scholarships removing barriers to AI upskilling
🧭 Career pathways & mentorship network

Build the future with us

Whether you’re a funder, a community partner, an educator, or a Filipino professional ready to pay it forward — there’s a place for you in this mission. Together, we can ensure AI keeps families together and communities thriving.