I Am a Changemaker

What is the project?

I Am a Changemaker is a project grant competition for school and community-based youth organisations on how development issues and concerns on education, the environment, and/ or intercultural diversity* can be addressed through youth leadership and social entrepreneurship.

There will be three (3) winners nationwide (representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) who will receive up to PhP 100,000 each for the implementation of their projects within a 6-month period.

*British Council defines diversity in terms of our work in promoting positive social change through building trust, increasing understanding, reforming cultural stereotypes/perception, and countering misinformation and prejudice through intercultural dialogue.

What are the objectives of the competition?

• To encourage the participation of young people in addressing issues and concerns regarding education, environment, and intercultural diversity as proactive citizens and development partners;
• To strengthen the delivery mechanisms of youth-led development projects by providing a 3-day project management workshop and by periodic mentoring
• To create a sustainable community of young people who can share their experience of implementing community-based projects through entrepreneurship;
• To establish a functional network of youth organisations who will complement the work British Council Philippines on its development initiatives

How will the competition work?

1. Five (5) entries each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be selected through preliminary judging
2. The selected entries will be uploaded on the British Council website for on-line voting
3. The top three (3) project proponents from each geographical group will be selected based on points gained from the on-line voting and scores from the preliminary judging
4. The selected entries will advance to the panel presentation
5. One (1) winner each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be selected and will receive up to PhP 100,000 for the implementation of their projects within a 6-month period.
   

What are the dates to remember?

31 August Deadline for submission

1–2 September Preliminary Judging by
British Council

3-12 September On-line voting

23 September Panel presentation

25-27 September Project Management
Training

For more information visit British Council Philippines: http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippines.htm