South American blocks, Filipino willpower: Taking on PHL’s housing backlog
Stepping up and looking to play a significant role in solving the housing crisis, AUDEO is boldly embracing the challenge ahead.
The rise of the plantitos and plantitas and how it opens food security
“Food security is not easy. It’s not easy to farm. I hope people see that if you really want to grow your food, grow it to the point that it can survive a family,” said Rom. “Don’t just grow food where you’re just joining the fad.” Months long into the extended...
Campaign calls for P100 sponsors to provide kits for special needs kids
Special School Aid calls for individuals to sponsor PHP 100 for a CWD beneficiary to acquire a kit containing notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, and hygiene essentials.
Building Communities for change amid crisis
The current situation may still be vastly dynamic, but this could be a great opportunity to think of creative solutions, strategize for the best use of resources and facilities, and eventually evolve and adapt to the needs of the public.
Water access for the Urban Poor as response to COVID-19
Donations can be made through the GlobalGiving website or through GCash transfer and the organization’s Metrobank account.
Editorial: I hate that we still have to talk about this #HijaAko
I wrote this not only because every story became a trigger, but because I don’t want to see my friends hurt anymore.
Kaipuhan Zero Waste Shop – A choice of the alternative
A global health crisis together with a climate crisis will make it more difficult to provide a solution for both—therefore, enterprises are finding ways to shift consumer’s interest into a sustainable alternative.
On the stage of a crisis: the role Arts and Culture play
“The performing arts gather people because of an advocacy. People are not just involved because of the beauty of the art but because of the advocacy that’s in-line with it,” explained Afuang. “Art, in itself, is intentional in nature.”
Community kitchens eyed to provide for poverty-stricken areas
The campaign started last June 8 and will run until June 27, and interested donors may pledge on their website or through bank transfers.
Taking a thesis from sheets to streets: The foundation for Humanitarian Engineering
The trend of innovative learning within university walls through progressive educators and seasoned mentors has put forward an evolving mindset that’s led by not only technology and engineering, but also the humanities.
Opinion: Challenging the transition of education online during COVID-19
Quickly deciding to shift to online learning, to perhaps maintain a façade of ‘normalcy’, has detrimental consequences for both teachers and learners.
Fashion is the armor that can save lives
The fashion community stepped up to help with the situation. These include the textile and garment workers, designers, artisans, and ordinary citizens who can sew PPEs.
Crowdfunding platform for PH researchers launches beta website
Saliksik beta launched its platform last Friday, May 22, in a move to improve research and development funding in the Philippines. The site is the first crowdfunding platform devoted exclusively to Filipino researchers of any field of study.
We don’t really need cars: 3 Apps That Will Encourage You To Bike
Technology helps in bridging gaps and further developing our current economy. Apps like these can encourage and advocate lifestyle changes in individuals, groups, and even influence policy.
Far from Mobility
We got used to the road hierarchy of “Car is king” and anything that’s not a car is considered a second-class transport
Beyond the naked eye: What does the transport crisis bring?
Longer hours of traffic with jeepneys, buses, trucks, motorcycles, and cars congesting the road and releasing gas emissions every single day contribute a lot to climate crisis.
Call to Action: The World needs attention
If you have more information on the countries below or other countries, as well as other alternatives to initiate action, comment below and OffCrowd will add them to the list.
Editorial: Social Innovation and Inclusivity
You can’t talk about social innovation without talking about inclusivity. Let me put that out first. If there was an overarching theme on how my 2019 ended, it would be inclusivity.
The Paradox of “Passing”
Passing may afford many privileges, but it is not a true freedom.” This is the unwinnable situation that society puts trans people in: the paradox of passing.
Climathon2019: A hackathon for solution to policy
Last October 26, 2019, at the conclusion of the historic Climathon Pasig, the solutions presented will finally be able to see its action and the possible change it can bring to the city of Pasig and eventually Metro Manila.
The Economics of Marriage Equality
Did you know that same-sex unions or marriage equality not only benefits same-sex couples but also generate revenue for the economy?