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
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...
Road to recovery: a community’s effort to rebuild shelters post-disaster
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Coping mechanisms in disaster-stricken communities of Cotabato City vary in every household. While some take the biggest blow on their livelihoods, others are left with damaged properties and struggle to put back roofs over their...
Online Legal Mission, Hatid ng ZOOMBUNGAN ng Bayan
HUMAN RIGHTS By Pauline Abello Kahit pa naantala ng pandemya ang paghahatid ng legal missions sa komunidad, patuloy ang pagbibigay ng libreng legal advice mula sa mga abogado ng IDEALS, Inc. Humigit kumulang sa 458 kliyente ang kumunsulta sa mga abogado sa pamamagitan...
Engaging young minds towards peaceful community
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Molded by the challenges and struggles of being raised in conflict-affected community, Samarudin Samsudin is now one of the most active youth leaders in Mamasapano, Maguindanao and a role model to the youths on his community. ...
Sharing people’s narrative through My Voice
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Maguindanao is commonly known for being a stronghold to armed clash due to the presence of extremist groups. For many years, these armed hostilities between parties have triggered the displacement and death of the local population,...
The bitiyara continues
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Nazem Casa, 26, has been a member of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Banggolo in Marawi City for more than two years. Nazem joined his fellow youth leaders from Marawi City and Saguiaran in Lanao del Sur at the Bitiyara...
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...