Project Bayanihan

19/05/2026

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

The Justice through Science Project is led by three Filipino alumni of U.S. exchange programs who aim to strengthen forensic science education and capacity in the Philippines. With U.S. Department of State support, this initiative will train 100 forensic experts and educators nationwide, enhancing criminal investigations through science-based approaches and evidence-handling best practices.

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

Our next stop brings us to Iligan City! 🩷💜

Led by our ambassador Valerie Acama under the ? Ambassadors Program of Our Stories, Our Voices and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ (GmbH) - Ziviler Friedensdienst (Civil Peace Service).

Our sincere thanks to Valerie Acama and the Department of Philosophy and Humanities at Mindanao State University - IIT for making this implementation possible.

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𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆. 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗼. 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽.

A bridge is only as strong as the hands that hold it together. 🩷💜

What started as a vision for gender justice is now a city-wide reality. Hand in Hand Iligan is a community outreach initiative designed to bridge the gap between Anti-VAWC legal protections and grassroots implementation, ensuring that gender justice is not just a policy but a lived reality for every citizen. It seeks to establish pro-active Anti-VAWC and GBV advocacy hubs to provide the tools, education, and support necessary to break the cycle of violence and strengthen local mechanisms for reporting and intervention.

This initiative is a collective movement that transcends theoretical justice to create tangible change. Armed with a relentless commitment to empower communities and ensuring safe spaces for everyone, we are extending our reach from the academe to the heart of the community—empowering voices and fortifying the frontlines of everyone.

Through the commencement of its 3-Leg Community Extention Work, we will closely understand the layers of gender-based violence, not just to inform, but to transform. From the first handshake to the final bridge built, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a violence-free Iligan where every individual is protected, heard, and valued.

Guided by the spirit of solidarity by the Department of Philosophy and Humanities, Our Stories, Our Voices , Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit - Ziviler Friedensdienst (ZFD), we step out to ensure that the light of justice reaches every corner of our society.

Because in Iligan, no one should walk alone. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Want to know more about HIH's mission? Visit our Microsite here: https://tinyurl.com/handinhandiligan

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘗 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦:
Twibbonize: https://twb.nz/handinhandiligan
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30/04/2026

For the first time, the EducationUSA Philippines University Fair will take place in Davao City. U.S. college and university representatives will be at the University of Southeastern Philippines on May 23. See you there.

20/04/2026

18/04/2026

Calling all leaders in Cuambogan, Tagum City! Apply now and take action against gender-based violence in Tagum!

Organized by one of our ambassadors, Melona Bates, under the ? Ambassadors Program of Our Stories, Our Voices and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – Ziviler Friedensdienst (Civil Peace Service). We would like to thank the SK Cuambogan for this implementation in their community.

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From diverse communities and identities, we proudly bring together passionate advocates, allies, and survivor-leaders united under the TAYO, TAYO Project with the theme “Standing Together Against Gender-Based Violence in All Identities.”

We are looking for 20 Youth Participants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and survivor-leaders aged 18 years old and up, who are ready to learn, lead, and take action against gender-based violence in their communities.

✨ This is a one-day, fully funded opportunity, ensuring that participants can fully engage, learn, and connect without financial barriers.

Through this initiative, Our Stories, Our Voices continues its mission of amplifying lived experiences and strengthening grassroots movements from the Mindanao level down to the community level. The project centers the voices of young women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and victim-survivors—recognizing their stories as powerful drivers of leadership, solidarity, and change.

Together, we’ll build strong connections, fuel solidarity, and turn shared stories into bold actions that create lasting change.

At Our Stories, Our Voices, we turn stories into strength—standing together against gender-based violence in all identities.

𝑨𝒏𝒐, 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒂? Join us!

📩 Click the link or scan the QR code to apply now!

Apply here:
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