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We have an ever-expanding advocacy base that caters to the causes of those who take initiative with us. Our projects seek to address issues that arised within our country and at the same time, encourage the youth to become more aware on their role as a citizen with social responsibilities.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

By Sema, Patata | February 13th, 2021

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴. Decade after decade, women have continuously made groundbreaking research into various areas of science and data. Look around you - you’d be surprised to find out that a lot of the everyday items you have in your home were actually invented by such smart and talented women! The dishwasher? That’s Josephine Cochrane’s! Your average windshield wipers? You’ve got Mary Anderson to thank for that. Even our very computers - created by the amazing computer scientist and U.S. Navy admiral: Grace Hopper. From various medical treatments to modern technology, it’s no secret that women help make the world a lot better.

Climate Action as the Key to Paving the Way for “Greener” Pastures

By Nadz | January 24th, 2021

In recent years, human activity has been contributing to the degradation of the environment, which leads not only to the rapid depletion of our natural resources, but also to the onslaught of much more destructive natural calamities. These actions cause irreversible damages that affect all living beings on our planet. Oftentimes, the said actions are conducted by large corporations who work around laws that protect the environment to not be held liable for any repercussions that may result from their operations. Additionally, the government refuses to prioritize the enforcement of stricter environmental laws, entailing greater consequences for those who violate them, which only aggravates the issue further.

International Day of Education

By Dimasalang, E.Sun | January 24th, 2021

They say youth is the hope of the nation, yet about 265 million children do not have the opportunity to complete or even start school. Seven hundred fifty million more adults are illiterate, fueling poverty and marginalization. With this in mind, what kind of future are we trying to create? How are we going to break this cycle that leaves millions of people behind?

Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Indigenous Peoples Amidst the Pandemic

By Tiyan | January 17th, 2021

For those whose lives depend on the providence of the land and sea, working from home is not an option. For the farmers, fisherfolk, and the indigenous peoples, COVID-19 has prompted another increased state of precarity. For the indigenous peoples, many of whom are also farmers and fisherfolk themselves, the pandemic has prompted an additional layer of difficulty in the struggle for their ancestral lands and the conflict with military groups and opportunistic corporations.