Social media giant Facebook has selected 13 participants across the Asia Pacific region to join its six-month-long Community Accelerator programme in Asia.
The accelerator is part of Facebook’s Community Leadership programme, a global initiative which is focused on investing in leaders that drive change in the world through community building, empowerment, and encouragement.
“We received hundreds of applications across four countries in APAC – Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. In the end, it boiled down to communities that are already driving positive, lasting change, but need help to scale their efforts and grow in size,” said Grace Clapham, Head of Community Partnerships APAC, Facebook in a statement.
“We’re excited to welcome a diverse group of community leaders and look forward to working with them to meet their goals and create a further impact on their communities,” she continued.
Leaders enrolled in the accelerator programme will receive up to US$30,000 in capital along with mentorship and training from experts and coaches. They will also get a customised curriculum that will aid their community growth.
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Here are the selected participants:
Skye Riggs (Ripple GI): Connects young Australians to career opportunities by matching them to purpose-driven careers and training for community-building.
Nur Yana Yirah (MotherHope Indonesia): Promotes perinatal mental health literacy to help support mothers and families who are affected by anxiety disorders and perinatal mood.
Yohana Habsari (Indonesian Babywearers): Community that empowers parents by promoting positive learning habits and ethics in everyday life through events.
Sepri Andi (Social Connect): Online platform for mental health survivors to share their stories and receive help through online classes and consultations.
Yves Miel Zuniga (Mental3thPH): Community that promotes awareness on mental health in the Philippines through various social media channels.
Maria Korina Bertulfo (Filipina Homebased Moms): Community that helps mothers obtain financial security and personal growth by matching them with home-based livelihood opportunities.
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Josh Mahinay (BEAGIVER): A social enterprise that develops engagement opportunities for people or organisations who want to create an impact on different communities by giving.
Ayesha Vera Yu (ARK -Advancement for Rural Kids): Partners with farmers and fisherfolk to feed children, keep them in school, and empowers rural communities to invest in themselves.
Chitsanupong Nithiwana (Young Pride Club): Community that provides safe learning space for young people interested in gender equality and the LGBT+ community.
Chatchai Aphibanpoonpon (LearnNaiDee): Program that aims to improve education for people with disabilities.
Thanakorn Phromyos (YOUNGHAPPY): An app for seniors that helps them maintain an active lifestyle to support their mental wellbeing.
Somsak Boonkam (Local Alike): Platform that develops, empowers and connects Thai tourism communities to the world.
Kanpassorn Surivasangpetch (Ooca): Helps people get through the stigma of mental health by connecting people to psychiatrists anonymously via an online video call platform.
Find out more about the Facebook Community Accelerator programme and selected participants here.
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