Be the start. Lead the change.
This
is what Cat@lyst, a Tattoo-branded corporate social responsibility initiative
in partnership with the Global Shapers Manila Hub, envisions today’s youth to
do – cause a chain reaction of positive action to make a difference in society
using modern technology.
Tattoo,
the most reliable mobile broadband powered by Globe, takes the advocacy of
Global Shapers to bring the Cat@lyst vision to life. The Global Shapers Manila
Hub is composed of young extraordinary individuals with great potential for
future leadership roles in society. It
is part of the Global Shapers community, a global program of the World Economic
Forum.
For
its first project, Cat@lyst seeks to harness creativity, energy and social
media through a youth challenge with the Global Shapers acting as mentors. Some of
the Global Shapers are Tattoo ambassador Bianca Gonzalez; Save Philippine Seas
co-founder Anna Oposa; San Vicente, Palawan Mayor Pie Alvarez; doctor and
researcher on neglected tropical diseases, Harvy Liwanag; and Mano Amiga
Academy co-founder Lynn Pinugu.
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Both
Tattoo and the Global Shapers are working hand-in-hand to encourage the youth
to make concrete and feasible solutions to the problems of their communities
such as air pollution, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, among others.
“We
are looking for a realistic solution that has an ICT component and has the
potential to be replicated in other communities. We need young people who have
a genuine desire to help,” said Dong Ronquillo, Head of Tattoo Nomadic
Broadband Business.
Bianca Gonzalez,
one of the most active members of Global Shapers Manila Hub and a Tattoo
ambassador, said: “We have a lot of
exceptional young people who can act as a catalyst toward social and economic
change. So together with Globe, we want
to harness their capabilities with the help of ICT and social media to come up
with realistic solutions to real community problems.”
Filipino
citizens, aged 18-30, can submit a proposal via a one-minute video entry from
May 2 to 31 which meets the following criteria:
1. Innovation – demonstrates creativity and originality
2. Implementation
Feasibility – proposal should be executable in the given timeline and proponents
should demonstrate capability to mobilize stakeholders involved
3. Impact –
provides a long-lasting solution to an existing social problem
Application
forms may be downloaded from the Globe Cat@lyst website www.catalyst.com.phand from the entries,
15 will be shortlisted. Five winners will then be chosen in June and will be
awarded a P200,000 cash grant for program development, mentorship, and ICT
support.
Believe in change. Fuel your Innovation. Join the Cat@lyst
Revolution.
