Tag: Social Innovation Challenge

SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2023: The Search for Volunteer Innovators to Build a Better Philippines

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” ~ Steve Jobs The Philippines, like many other countries, has faced various challenges, including natural disasters, social inequalities, and the pandemic. These challenges have highlighted the need for innovative solutions that can help the country recover, rebuild, and create a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. iVolunteer’s Social […]

Social Innovation Challenge 2022: Prepare to Innovate, Say “YES” to the Challenge

“The real work of social innovation is to fix our broken human systems.” ~ Cheryl Heller As humans, we can never achieve perfection. There will always be gaps between reality and dreams. But the most we can do is to try our best, to take on the challenge and to be the change we want […]

Submit Your Applications Now for Social Innovation Challenge 2021 (SIC) and Realize Your Dream as A Changemaker

iVolunteer Philippines is launching the Social Innovation Challenge 2021 (SIC) with the same goal — help volunteer leaders maximize the positive impact they can bring to their community! Building on the success of the SIC 2019 & 2020, the program will continue to serve as a platform for volunteer leaders to address various social concerns through their creative social innovations. With iVolunteer’s guidance, a new breed of innovators will once again get the chance to further shape their ideas, improve on their leadership skills, and strengthen their network, as they attempt to pursue their respective nation-building efforts

Meet the Inspiring Innovators of SIC 2020!

The Social Innovation Challenge 2020 (SIC) made its much-awaited return last Saturday (5 September 2020) featuring seven innovators with new and exciting social ideas! Answering the iVolunteer challenge this year are: Celine Delos Reyes of Kwentuhan Series Mark Napao and Hannah Bielza of SOLAR Hope Boost Gio of AGAPE – Selfless, Unconditional Love Inc. Debbie […]

First Help Initiative Wins the Inaugural Social Innovation Challenge

“Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders,” Inigo Paolo Lagunilla concluded, as he summed up the Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) which saw Michael Fua and his First Help Initiative become the inaugural winner of iVolunteer Philippines’ 28-week ideation program for social innovators and new leaders in the social development sector.

SIC participants make first pitch to corporate partners

A lot of people may have had to cancel their plans on Saturday due to the inclement weather, but not us. And clearly, not the Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) participants, who despite the heavy rain in the morning, gamely attended the final day of the SIC workshop before they all take on the actual challenge of nation-building.

Social Innovation Challenge: How Can You Make an Impact?

iVolunteer Philippines is no stranger to challenges. In its 10 years, the team has faced a considerable amount of adversity and a few missed opportunities. Our journey is by no means perfect, but it’s been rewarding. And despite its difficulties, has been a steady source of inspiration for us and most people we’ve met along […]

Introducing iVolunteer’s Social Innovation Challenge

iVolunteer Philippines is launching our Social Innovation Challenge, an incubation program where we will help volunteer leaders develop and implement their existing social idea.