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Reducing education equalities by improving rural students’ access to high school

In Cambodia, physical access to high school is a huge barrier to education for many rural students. In rural…

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The eco sari-sari store model bringing affordable basic goods to urban poor community members while also reducing plastic waste

In 2023, the Philippines ranked number one in global contributors of plastic waste into the ocean. Recent research has…

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Socialised housing resident Nolimae grows mushrooms as a vital source of income for her family

Within urban poor communities, work opportunities are limited and underemployment is prevalent. Vegetable growing can provide a small business…

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Pilot Café Lab equips 268 students in practical baking and food service skills

Dana Asia’s pilot Café Lab in North Pasay was funded by Telstra Foundation Philippines (TFP) from 2016-2019 and aimed…

SRCC vendor cart operator Mariza-Tejerero
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Coop market microfinance project enabled Mariza Tejerero to start a vendor business

Mariza Tejerero is a 52-year-old market vendor living in the SRCC government socialised housing site where she has lived…

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From slum to coop community leader to find sustainable solutions for new livelihood opportunities

Girlyn A. Obenza is 52-years old and lives in ALPAS socialised housing site in Bulacan, Philippines. She was relocated…

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Organic Farmer Norma L. Bautista

Norma L. Bautista is an organic farmer living with her husband and daughter in Tigaon, Philippines. Her family own…

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Maria Cecilia family sari-sari store owner expands capacity through microloans

Cecilia is from Pagsanjan in the province of Laguna, south of Metro Manila. This is where she met her…

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Poultry Outgrower Farmer Preap Rin secures an income to care for 9 household members.

Preap Rin is a 55-year-old outgrower farmer living in Phnom Dei village, Siem Reap province where she has lived…

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Meet 19-year-old Filipino Agriculture Scholar Rachelle

Rachelle is 19 years old and lives with her mother in Antipolo City, Philippines. Growing up was not always…

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