Build Change Philippines

Build Change Philippines Build Change's mission is to prevent housing loss caused by disasters. Build Change saves lives in earthquakes and typhoons.

We create demand for disaster-resistant houses and schools by bringing access to finance and simplified technical assistance and training for homeowners, school communities, community builders and government officials.

We’d love to keep sharing our mission with you.At Build Change, we’re working to create safer homes and schools in disas...
29/04/2025

We’d love to keep sharing our mission with you.
At Build Change, we’re working to create safer homes and schools in disaster-prone communities—helping families rebuild their lives with strength and dignity.

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20/01/2025

through Disaster Resilient Housing Microfinance Program!

18/12/2024

🎉 Big news! Build Change has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to advance climate resilience using cutting-edge AI technology.

By 2030, 3 billion people — 40% of the world’s population — will be living in vulnerable housing. In the Philippines, the most disaster-prone country in the world, 85 million people live in vulnerable homes, risking their safety, livelihoods, and economic stability. Home-based businesses, which drive 34% of the country’s GDP, are severely impacted when homes are destroyed, disrupting lives and economies.

This grant fuels the development of a multilingual AI-powered chatbot within BCtap, our technical assistance platform. The chatbot will deliver actionable, “just-in-time feedback” to empower homeowners and builders to create resilient homes and protect livelihoods. Starting in the Philippines, this innovation will scale our proven solutions — resilient home improvement plans paired with accessible financing — to vulnerable communities worldwide.

When AI is developed with understanding and intention, we create space for radical change. 🌟 Together with the Patrcik J. McGovern Foundation, we’re redefining what’s possible for disaster resilience.

💙 Learn more about the Patrcik J. McGovern Foundation's bold commitment to AI for humanity: https://ow.ly/e1RO50Utk5Q

17/12/2024

In November 2024, the 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇭 was struck by six typhoons, leaving thousands displaced due to inadequate housing. At Build Change, we're working on the ground with families to rebuild safer, disaster-resistant homes.

With support from our partners we are:
- Strengthening homes against future typhoons.
- Providing vital repairs for affected families.
- Educating communities on building safer homes.

As storms grow stronger, resilient homes save lives.

Join us!

Makabuluhan ang isinagawang "Homeowners' Orientation on Home Strengthening" kahapon, Disyembre 8, 2024, sa Mauban, Quezo...
09/12/2024

Makabuluhan ang isinagawang "Homeowners' Orientation on Home Strengthening" kahapon, Disyembre 8, 2024, sa Mauban, Quezon kasama ang mga member clients ng Ahon Sa Hirap ( ). Sa tulong ng pagsasanay na ito, natutunan ng mga member clients ang kahalagahan ng at ang mga mahahalagang hakbang sa pagpapalakas at paghahanda ng kanilang mga tahanan laban sa mga bagyo at lindol.

Matapos ang mapaminsalang paghagupit ng mga bagyo noong mga nakaraang linggo, matagumpay na nailunsad ng Build Change ka...
06/12/2024

Matapos ang mapaminsalang paghagupit ng mga bagyo noong mga nakaraang linggo, matagumpay na nailunsad ng Build Change kasama ang RAFI Microfinance ang Builders Training sa mga sumusunod na branches: Polangui, Iriga, Baao at Naga sa rehiyon ng Albay. Nilalayon ng pagsasanay na ito na itaas ang antas ng kaalaman ng ating mga lokal na manggagawa kung paano magtayo at magpatibay ng mga bahay upang maihanda ang mga ito laban sa mga kalamidad.



🌟 Build Change Enters a New Era of Impact on Resilient Housing, Appointing New CEO and Bolstering Senior Management Team...
06/12/2024

🌟 Build Change Enters a New Era of Impact on Resilient Housing, Appointing New CEO and Bolstering Senior Management Team 🌟

🏆✨ Yesterday, Build Change proudly received a Certificate of Appreciation during ARISE Philippines' Thanksgiving Ceremon...
03/12/2024

🏆✨ Yesterday, Build Change proudly received a Certificate of Appreciation during ARISE Philippines' Thanksgiving Ceremony!

This recognition celebrates the successes and milestones achieved during this year’s Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction ( ). 🌏💪

We are deeply grateful to ARISE Philippines for acknowledging our efforts in advocating for —not just in the Philippines, but around the globe. Together, we are building safer, stronger communities ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. 💙🏠



In the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, a Category 4 storm that swept across Luzon, Build Change visited Baler, Aurora, to c...
28/11/2024

In the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, a Category 4 storm that swept across Luzon, Build Change visited Baler, Aurora, to check on the houses we had strengthened through our partnership with ASKI Group and Holcim Philippines. The experience was both humbling and inspiring.

The homes that had been constructed stood strong against the typhoon's ferocity, sustaining little to no damages. Even more heartening was seeing the smiles and hearing from the homeowners themselves—many shared that they barely felt the storm's wrath, a stark contrast to past experiences of vulnerability during severe weather.

This outcome reinforces the importance of investing in resilient housing solutions. It’s a testament to what we can achieve through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to empowering communities. Together, we have not just built houses but safeguarded lives and livelihoods.

As climate change continues to intensify storms and natural disasters, our work remains vital. Let Baler’s story remind us that resilient housing is not just a necessity—it’s a lifeline.





Cities are expanding rapidly, and by 2050, an additional 2.5 billion people are expected to reside in urban areas across...
27/11/2024

Cities are expanding rapidly, and by 2050, an additional 2.5 billion people are expected to reside in urban areas across Africa and Asia. This unprecedented growth raises critical questions: How can we improve access to affordable housing and scale up housing finance? What innovative approaches can address the demand beyond formal housing systems?

On Thursday, Girlie Lopez, will join a webinar discussion on how effective practices can ensure adequate, safe and affordable housing. Likewise, the webinar aims to focus on uncovering innovative solutions for housing finance.

Cities Alliance
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ GmbH

📅 Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
⏰ Time: 1000-1130 CET / 0900-1030 GMT
💻 Location: Online webinar

🔗 Register and join the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eGdPARN7





LOOK: Build Change was one of the NGOs that has been invited to join this afternoon at the Far Eastern University Inst...
20/11/2024

LOOK: Build Change was one of the NGOs that has been invited to join this afternoon at the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology. During the presentation, Marvin Riego showcased the initiatives Build Change does to empower the vulnerable sector of our society towards resiliency.




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