Goal of event: To inspire and equip young Changemakers with the skills to run a sustainable social enterprise

Date of event: October 24-30, 2012Location: First Pacific Leadership Academy, Antipolo City

Country: PhilippinesExpected Number of Attendees: 50

Why choose this event?This event is the most suitable for young Filipinos because the social

enterprise industry in the Philippines and in the world is booming and is being perceived as the new business model of the century. Not only that, the desire to use business as a tool for social change has never been this relevant to our

societies. However, there are only few programs or conferences in the Philippines that inspire and equip young changemakers to be social

entrepreneurs. The I Am A ChangeMaker Ideation Camp aims to be that avenue for young Changemakers to expose themselves in the world of social

entrepreneurship.

How will you activate the youth’s potential?The social enterprise summit begins with inspiring the youth with a line-up of speakers who had become the

most successful social entrepreneurs in the Philippines. They will be exposed to different topics regarding social innovation

and social enterprise. Next, they will be asked to group themselves or work as individuals and think of

innovative ideas that address social problems. The top 5 teams will win a 100,000 peso grant and a year-long social business mentorship

from leading social entrepreneurs in the Philippines.

What is the added value?

The added value of this summit is the creation of a positive ecosystem which

inspires young Changemakers to pursue their social enterprise projects, giving start-up grants that would jumpstart

their ideas while linking them to experienced practitioners as well.

Innovative and Impactful Lectures and inspirational stories empower the youth to think about creative ways to solve societal

problems. It empowered to use their creative potential and see the boundless opportunities.

The Php 100,000 seed-capital won by the top 5 teams will empower them in fully

implementing their social business plans. The participating youth are asked what to do with

the seed-money and they are given the freedom to think as social innovators.

Collaborative effort from various teams lessen the competitive air and instead

fosters team-work in helping each other develop their social business ideas and

polishing their presentation pitch. Collaborative effort from various teams lessen the competitive air and instead fosters

team-work in helping each other develop their social business ideas and polishing their

presentation pitch.

Top Social Enterprise TeamsThe ragpet project provides uniquely designed, recycled, collectible and functional novelty and gift items that are more valued with the stories of real people that they carry. Made by the women inmates of Naga City Jail, the ragpet project aims to empower them by giving skills training, job opportunities, guidance in financial savings, and reconnection with their families.

7 Heaven is a brand which offers convenient beverages – such as tea, herbal juices and coffee – made from local herbs and medicinal plants to health-conscious professionals and thereby creates alternative livelihood for those communities residing in the resettlement areas at the countryside.

Not everyone can take time off to do long-term volunteering. However, with the social reawakening of many Filipinos, more and more busy people are looking for ways on how they can contribute to sustainable change. Juan2help.org provides an online platform (via its website and Apple application), which makes use of the limited time but multiple skills and unlimited passion of people to help NGOs and communities in development-related tasks.

Social Enterprise Trainers

PASSIONATE about teaching and poverty alleviation, Edwin Salonga and Vincent Rapisura, both 34, sought a way to share their talents as

educators and knowledge as businessmen. They established Social Enterprises Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) to reach out and provide training and financing to microfinance institutions (MFIs) and

disadvantaged individuals. More than just a joint business venture, SEDPI is an affirmation of their belief that, through effective

partnership, education and entrepreneurship, social change can be achieved.

Phil Tulba has a wide experience of social enterprises at various stages of development from idea and concept stage through to start-up,

growth and replication. His approach and style is facilitative, challenging and collegiate – working in partnership to challenge

assumptions, test new ideas and grow together.

Most Filipino youth lack: Skills in setting up and managing a business Skills in developing their enterprising ideas Skills in finding opportunities to jumpstart and fund their microenterprises Knowledge in financial literacy

This can issues and problems can be solved by organizing opportunities/ events/ workshops that will:

Sharpen their entrepreneurship skills by teaching them ethical ways of running social enterprise Creating a collaborative ecosystem where social enterprises don’t COMPETE but COOPERATE with each other to address various social concerns Provide adequate seed-capital to finance their businesses

Testimonials

“The I Am A Changemaker Summit really exposed me to the world of social entrepreneurship and empowered me by teaching and forming

me to become one!” - Francis

“There are a few moments in your life that you can say were distinct turning points. My participation in this camp was clearly that for me. Somewhere in between the breakout sessions and our visit to the GK Enchanted Farm I realized that making a difference is something I want to do fulltime. And having a large group of amazing

extraordinary individuals alongside you, who have the same passion and drive - it's infectious. Thank you Changemakers !”- Richard

“The event had a really great impact on me! Filipino youth today should have more opportunities like this where they are able to discover their inner social

entrepreneurs in making change in society!” - Laurence