Empowering resilient citizens to participate in governance, claim their rights and access justice.
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The Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS) is a local non-profit, non-stock legal focused advocacy and service institution. IDEALS addresses the legal and technical needs of the marginalized, disempowered, and vulnerable groups, particularly farmers, persons and communities affected by disasters, and victims of human rights violations.
Our Work
Economic Rights
IDEALS provides development legal assistance to farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries.
Human Rights
IDEALS responds to the increasing human rights violations through community-based legal missions and inclusive documentation of cases through strong partnerships with the church and parishes.
Rights in Crisis and emergencies
IDEALS employs a two-pronged approach in helping survivors of crises and disasters through the provision of legal services and recognition of information as aid.
Development Consulting
IDEALS has been instrumental in providing legal assistance to development organization and empowering them to take control and shape their own future.
PEACEBUILDING & COMMUNICATION FOR DEV’T
IDEALS promotes peace and increases social cohesion in conflict-affected communities through community media and dialogues
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Ground Zero Productions is a media production house focused on documenting impact stories through visual storytelling and strategic communications.
We envision a Philippine society with an empowered and resilient citizenry sustained by participatory and accountable governance, equitable enjoyment of resources and opportunities, and accessible justice.
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Impact Stories
Taking Strides Towards the Pursuit of Justice: Civil Registration as a “Passport” to Life
Ever since her father passed, thirty-year old Haguiar Esmael has stepped up to support her mother in sending her siblings to school. She serves as a volunteer teacher in their community and sees that education is a need and a human right, especially in their...
From Frontlines to New Beginnings: How Civil Registration Empowers Bangsamoro Ex-Combatants for Peace and Progress
“It is difficult and daunting if you did not have your legal identity back then.” In the town of Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Zuharto Makakua lives with his wife and four children — two of which have already graduated. They own a small restaurant and a shop in the...
Maguindanaon community broadcasters underscore education amidst conflict
By Mikhaela Dimpas, IDEALS In a small village in Barangay Bagong Upam, Shariff Aguak Maguindanao del Sur, rido (clan wars) and armed encounters have become a norm. Displacement was a way of life. Families have mastered the art of packing bags and safekeeping...
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Merlie Joy Castro, Innocent Mother of Two, Voluntarily Surrenders to NBI Amid Unjust Human Trafficking Accusations– Cites Identity Theft by Alice Guo, Plans to Take Legal Action
Merlie Joy Castro, an ordinary citizen caught in the middle of the ongoing controversy of illegal operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) and Alice Guo, has chosen to voluntarily surrender to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on October 8 to...
Onwards Peace and Justice: Decommissioned combatants gain access to civil registration
by: Arabela Lorico IDEALS recently launched the Promoting Equal Access to Civil Enlistment for Former Combatants and Indigenous People in the Bangsamoro Transition (PEACE Bangsamoro) project, which aims to provide legal services and address civil registration needs of...
A Sustainable Future through Organic Farming
ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah MacaspacAmidst the wearying economic conditions, and worsening impacts of climate change, the elderly farmers in Mawab, Davao de Oro cultivate a sustainable future through organic banana farming. Building a sustainable future means meeting...
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