Rappler's latest stories on SGS
Pinoy-made ocean waste collector, dengue mapper to join NASA global hackathon
PRESS RELEASE: The teams behind the projects will join others from around the world to be evaluated by NASA in early December for the selection of the 30 global finalists
#2030Now: Offline ‘safe spaces’ seen as solution to SOGIE misconceptions
The winning group of the 2019 Social Good Summit gender equality huddle highlights the need to set up intimate discussions on SOGIE since conversations on social media may be alienating to some
#2030NOW: Advocates rethink gender and development in the Philippines
Advocates talk about the importance of ending gender inequality during one of the Huddle sessions of the 2019 Social Good Summit
#2030Now: Refilling stations emerge as best solution to plastic pollution
The winning group proposes to turn sari-sari stores into refilling stations and exchange sachets for coins to address the country’s plastic waste at the 2019 Social Good Summit
Beyond tree planting: How companies can ignite change
Companies usually plant trees or hold feeding programs as part of corporate social responsibility. But a one-day effort will not suffice.
#2030Now: #RespetoNaman campaign hopes to shine a light on gender-based violence
'This campaign is not just about women.... It's about the entire nation. It's about calling for respect in so many different ways,' says SPARK! Program Manager Kassandra Barnes
#2030NOW: Disinformation interventions beyond literacy
The problem of disinformation requires solutions that look at the root of what makes people susceptible to them in the first place
#2030Now: How a group of friends started lobbying for law on dignified commuting
Ira Cruz of AltMobility tells the story of how commuters decided to do something about the unpredictable public transport situation in the country
#2030Now: To make metro areas more livable, mayors need urban planners
Aside from a rail-based mass transport system, urban planner Paulo Alcazaren also points out the need for pedestrian systems
Sari-sari store conundrum: How can you help poor Filipinos reduce plastic waste?
While use of refillables and package-free purchasing is becoming trendy among the wealthy, what do we do about the 'tingi' and sari-sari store culture among most Filipinos that contribute to plastic waste?
#2030Now: Only ‘Chernobyl’ can bring democracy back to digital spaces
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Keen, Google's Irene Jay Liu, and Democracy & Disinformation consortium convenor John Nery discuss solutions to the 'crisis of democracy'
[EDITORIAL] Leksyon ng SGS: Lifestyle change ang simula
7 years of Social Good summits is just the start. Our global, collective action is key
#2030Now: Green initiatives go a long way for urban communities
Organizations share how they work with communities to save a forest within a city, connect farmers to consumers, and turn plastic waste into furniture and other useful items
Metro Manila mayors use Viber group to coordinate class suspensions
(UPDATED) Communication helps them collaborate by understanding each other's problems
#2030NOW: Harnessing commuter data to improve mobility
'Before you are able to design cities that work for our citizens, we need to understand who are our citizens. You have to remember that people live in cities because the opportunities are there,' says Ira Cruz of AltMobility
#2030Now: We are entering a ‘new dark age’ because of internet – Andrew Keen
But the 'How To Fix the Future' author says this democracy crisis can be fixed
Belmonte warns: Traffic will get worse before it will get better
In Quezon City alone, Joy Belmonte says 4 big-ticket infrastucture programs will be constructed simultaneously
Belmonte, Moreno asked: Does Metro Manila need an elected governor?
The MMDA chairman is a presidential appointee who coordinates with 17 elected metro mayors
#2030Now, #InsightForImpact trend during 2019 Social Good Summit
How can we cut through the social media noise and build communities of action that will help make the world a better place?
#2030Now: Plastic pollution not just an environment problem
Participants of the 2019 Social Good Summit say the plastics problem in the country must also be treated as a social and economic issue
HIGHLIGHTS: Social Good Summit #2030Now: Insight for impact
With the theme 'Insight for Impact,' the summit hopes to challenge Filipinos to cut through the social media noise to build communities of action that will help make the world a better place
HIGHLIGHTS: #InspireCourage stories at the Social Good Summit 2019
During the #InspireCourage session, speakers will answer basic questions: What do they do exactly? Why are they passionate about this initiative? How can other people help?
Citizen wish list for Metro mayors: Fix traffic, lower cost of living
In the long list of Metro Manila problems, what should be prioritized and where should city mayors look first? We asked our readers.
How an online community encourages Filipinos to try ‘buhay zero-waste’
Going zero-waste might seem intimidating. But a blossoming online community in the Philippines will tell you that your zero-waste journey can start with the little things and the mini wins.
Meet the speakers of the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit
The 2019 Manila Social Good Summit hopes to showcase how engaging communities and citizens can help them face challenges such as the environmental crisis and urban congestion
How going zero waste is addressing PH's plastic pollution
Snapshots of the zero waste movement in the Philippines
Andrew Keen returns to PH to talk about 'how to fix democracy'
The world-renowned commentator on the digital revolution is the keynote speaker of the 2019 Social Good Summit
Call for Applications: ChangemakerXchange Indonesia 2018
Join the upcoming #ChangemakerXchange summit in Indonesia from June 26 to July 1, 2018
Satu Juta Susi: Investasi terhadap perempuan pesisir
Direktur Eksekutif Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (IBC WE) Dini Widiastuti membentuk kampanye bertajuk ‘Satu Juta Susi’ untuk membantu menangani permasalahan kehidupan di pesisir Indonesia
Menyoal pragmatisme masyarakat Indonesia terhadap laut di Social Good Summit 2017
Sebagian besar masyarakat Indonesia belum menyadari betapa pentingnya menjaga kehidupan bawah laut
Media sosial jadi cara ampuh tingkatkan kesadaran publik mengenai laut
Isu pelestarian laut yang tidak terkait langsung dengan publik adalah pola pikir yang keliru
Ajak masyarakat ikut jaga kehidupan bawah laut melalui SGS 2017
Manusia merupakan mahkluk yang paling banyak mengeksploitasi kehidupan laut
Menko Maritim Luhut Panjaitan: Pariwisata jadi “tambang baru” Indonesia
“Landscape berubah, kita ubah strategi. Bukan lagi tambang yang jadi nomor satu pemasukan negara, melainkan pariwisata menjadi penghasil terbesar.”
LIVESTREAM: Social Good Summit Jakarta 2017
Social Good Summit adalah konferensi yang menguji dampak teknologi dan media baru mengenai inisiatif sosial yang baik di seluruh dunia. Diadakan setiap tahun selama Pekan Majelis Umum PBB, Social Good Summit menyatukan komunitas pemimpin, selebriti, dan aktivis yang dinamis untuk membahas solusi bagi tantangan terbesar zaman kita.
ENGLISH LIVESTREAM: Social Good Summit Jakarta 2017
Social Good Summit adalah konferensi yang menguji dampak teknologi dan media baru mengenai inisiatif sosial yang baik di seluruh dunia. Diadakan setiap tahun selama Pekan Majelis Umum PBB, Social Good Summit menyatukan komunitas pemimpin, selebriti, dan aktivis yang dinamis untuk membahas solusi bagi tantangan terbesar zaman kita.
Daftar pembicara Social Good Summit Jakarta 2017
Siapa saja yang akan berbagi cerita dan memeriahkan Social Good Summit Jakarta 2017?
Social Good Summit Jakarta 2017: Bicara dunia di #2030
Ayo, ikutan bahas tema ‘Planet, People, Prosperity: Marine Biodiversity Conservation for Lasting Prosperity for the People’
Innovate with purpose: Use social media for social good
'When we post something, think of the welfare of others. Think of the positive energy it can create. Think of the people who will be inspired. Think of a society that you want to have.'
HIGHLIGHTS: Social Good Summit 2017
Check out the highlights from this year's Philippine leg of the Social Good Summit 2017
#2030NOW, #HackSociety trend during 2017 Social Good Summit
The hashtags #2030NOW and #HackSociety become consistent trending topics in the Philippines from September 14 to 16
#2030NOW: Innovators, regulators clash on new technology
The recent deadlock between LTFRB and companies Grab and Uber reflects the challenges encountered by innovators clashing with government regulators
WATCH: Innovate with Purpose: Leave No One Behind #2030NOW
Watch the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit and join the discussion on how innovation should leave no one behind
WATCH: 2017 #InspireCourage +SocialGood stories
Watch the #InspireCourage segment at the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit
HIGHLIGHTS: #HackSociety Day 1
The two-day ideathon aims to crowdsource 'hacks' or innovative solutions to today's pressing social problems
HIGHLIGHTS: #HackSociety Day 2
Here are the highlights from the pitching session on Day 2 of HackSociety 2017
Standout solutions: The winning ideas from #HackSociety 2017
Here are the winners for the 4 categories in this year's two-day ideathon, Hack Society
#HackSociety 2017: Using tech to help the marginalized
Five finalists for this year's HackSociety propose ideas to help persons with disabilities, juvenile delinquents, depressed individuals, and ordinary people with limited knowledge of the law
Meet the speakers and guests at the 2017 Manila Social Good Summit
The 2017 Manila Social Good will explore the purpose of innovation and will push back to the center stage the massive and urgent needs that the society faces
#HackSociety 2017: Innovate with purpose, leave no one behind
We received a number of requests to extend the deadline for entries to HackSociety Because of this we are extending the deadline to no later than 5:00 pm Thursday Sept 7
