Empowering resilient citizens to participate in governance, claim their rights and access justice.

 

who we are

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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

IDEALS has implemented numerous projects addressing the evolving needs of marginalized sectors. From our establishment in 2005, IDEALS has embarked on four major programmes rooted in promoting and upholding rights:

Economic Rights

IDEALS provides development legal assistance to farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries.

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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.

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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.

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Development Consulting

IDEALS has been instrumental in providing legal assistance to development organization and empowering them to take control and shape their own future.

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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

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.

Impact Stories

Organic Farming: Feeding the World Without Destroying It

Organic Farming: Feeding the World Without Destroying It

ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac Organic farming helps mitigate climate change and play a huge part in environmental protection. Through the years, conventional farming has contributed to the degradation of the environment. The abundance of the food produced through...

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A Sustainable Future through Organic Farming

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...

JUSTICE FOR CHAD BOOC. JUSTICE FOR NEW BATAAN 5

JUSTICE FOR CHAD BOOC. JUSTICE FOR NEW BATAAN 5

STATEMENTSIDEALS strongly condemns the killing of Chad Booc, Gelejurain Ngujo II, and all victims of the New Bataan 5. While the military insists that Chad Booc was supposedly caught in an encounter with the military as an NPA rebel, Chad is known among the Lumad...

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