Concept Paper

 

Introduction Project SMILE (Simple but Meaningful Acts Intended to Leave a Lasting Effect) is a multi-awarded youth-led, non-profit organization whose main advocacy is to uplift the lives of neglected and underprivileged Filipinos – one act of kindness at a time. Born out of the desire to become an avenue where the youth participate in nation-building, it aims to give back to Filipino society through conducting community engagement events and impact initiatives. Purpose To better the lives of abandoned and underprivileged Filipinos, such as their work or project ALKASAMOPI, which assists PWD drivers and Sto. Nino Home for the Aged is a private facility that provides assistance and assistance to elderly and handicapped persons with daily life tasks. Description It has become a mission and goal for Project SMILE to help unfortunate, under privilege Filipinos. Through multiple projects, campaigns and work such as: #OperationBayanihan

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have launched #OperationBayanihan to assist those in most need – the marginalized and our frontliners. In our two-and-a-half month-long journey, we have raised more than ₱650,000 worth of donations. We have helped 10,000+ individuals-at-risk across 12 cities in NCR and 18 provinces in the Philippines and have supplied our frontliners with 3,000 non-medical masks, 1,100 meals, 1,000 surgical gloves, 200 face shields, 100 PPEs, 2 aerosol boxes, and 2 swab shields. #PeopleWith

#PeopleWith is a campaign that recognizes PWDs beyond their disabilities. Through this campaign, we hope to promote inclusion and empower PWDs by means of raising awareness, improving people’s perceptions, encouraging participatory action, and connecting PWDs with sustainable opportunities. To achieve our goals, we have introduced multiple fundraisers and have released feature videos that showcased their personalities. More importantly, we have launched the country’s first-ever PWD-friendly tricycle in the Philippines. Hapag-Kapwa

2020 was one of the toughest years for fisherfolks in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Majority of them, if not all, are relying on seaweed farming and tourism for their livelihood. Under Hapag-Kapwa, our goal is to support farmers and fisherfolk by helping them put food back on their tables and rebuild for their trade. In partnership with Agrabah Ventures, an end-to-end agritech start-up, we aim to support seaweed farmers and their families with relief packs (e.g. rice, vegetables, etc.) and tools for their livelihood (e.g. initial planting implants). Since its creation in February 2021, we have raised more than Php 280,000 for seaweed farmers. Together with our 40+ partners, we have turned over flip flops, food packs, goggles, nylon rope, motors, and seaweed propagules for hundreds of seaweed farmers. There are more projects they have establish like Let the Love Flow, Hope for Brix, Special School Aid, and Accessible Assistance Alliance. Contact Information Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/projectsmilephilippines/?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectsmilephilippines/