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
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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.
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
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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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Karanasan sa armadong bakbakan: pagmumulat tungo sa mapayapang pamayanan
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES “Madaling araw ng ika-25 ng Enero sa taong 2015, ako’y naalimpungatan dahil sa ingay sa labas, dinig ang mga sasakyan na dumadaan at yapak ng mga bota patungo sa di malamang direksyon. Mukhang mga sundalo ng gobyerno na magsasagawa ng...
Radio as source of information
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Radio is proving invaluable in terms of delivering information. It is a much more portable medium than other traditional media. Listeners can tune in on radio programs on-the-go whether on their phone while in transit, while driving,...
Peace begins at home
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Alikhan Macaorao Andamama, 50, has two wives and 15 sons and daughters. He works at the National Power Corporation in Marawi City. His wife, Subaida M. Andamama helps in their family expenses by making and selling mamandiang (Maranao...
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Maranao mothers get back on their feet
Marawi City has always been the center of trade for the province of Lanao del Sur and other neighboring areas. The Marawi Conflict, however, has dulled down the vibrance of the local merchants and businesses.
Road Safety Advocates highlights Child Car Seat Law relevance, explains next steps
The law protecting children on the road by mandating the use of child car seats in private vehicles was signed on March 12, 2019.
Parent celebrities, lawmakers urge support for the Child Car Seat Law
Local artist-singer and TV host, Jolina Magdangal, expressed her support in the signing of Republic Act No. 11229, otherwise known as the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Law, during a press conference organized by the Department of Transportation together with IDEALS Inc. and the Philippine Road Safety Coalition on March 19.