IMPACT STORIES
Impact stories are advocacy narratives which aim to spotlight the upshots of non-profit projects, embolden initiatives for empowerment, and effectuate positive social impact. It serves as the documentation arm of the organization to cover its various legal projects and development programs.
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...
Going against all odds: An out-of-school youth’s journey to self-discovery
By Mikhaela Dimpas, IDEALSCrystal Joy, 18, used to be a very shy girl who only stayed at home. She is the youngest of three children. When her parents separated, she and her siblings were forced to brave life alone. The rift within her family caused them more...
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...
The Organic Backyard of an Elderly Farmer
ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac “In five years, I see myself teaching my family and kids about organic farming. In five years, all I will see in our neighborhood are green trees, indicators that we are taking care of the environment. In five years, we will not be...
Agri-Credit Interventions as a Lifeline for Filipino Farmers
ECONOMIC RIGHTS by Elijah Macaspac As Filipino farmers face worrisome challenges, agri-credit interventions can be a source of lifeline for them. Farmers have been greatly affected by the downturn of their businesses due to several economic losses. They find it...
Press Release on Court of Appeals decision to correct the false death certificate entry of Lenin Baylon, casualty of the anti-illegal drug campaign in 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS December 5, 2022 “Panahon na para itama ang mali” – Groups urge Marcos to probe EJK cases as CA favors to correct false death certificate of minor killed in anti-drug campaign The Baylon family, along with human rights groups, celebrated on Monday the...
The key to good coffee? Give farmers better quality of life
ECONOMIC RIGHTS Photo from Bote CentralGroups push for PRESENT bill as social enterprises bloom Social enterprises in the Philippines and in Asia have been dubbed as ‘potential game changers’ as they continue to provide jobs, reduce poverty, and improve the quality of...
Mayani: Using tech to help farmers feed Filipinos, ensure market, and reduce food waste
ECONOMIC RIGHTSPhoto from Mayani Photos showing truckloads of disposed fresh produce went viral in the months after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were imposed. This opened the eyes of many Filipinos to the sheer amount of food waste and the long-standing plight...
Promoting peace, one story at a time
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Normina Limbona, 19, is one of the community patrollers of S’bang ka Marawi. Mina, as she is fondly called by friends and family, started as a patroller in September 2020. Since then, she has produced reports on a wide variety of...
Capacitating Local Leaders to Initiate Community-based Disaster Response
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Armiya Diocolano Edon, 40, is a Barangay Kagawad of Tamontaka 5, Cotabato City and an active participant of the Disaster Risk Reduction Network. For years, she has seen the effects of calamities and has learned to live with the...