Do you spend too much time only? Do you have too many friends on Facebook, followers on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram? Does your Youtube channel or podcast have a lot of subscribers?
Why not capitalize on these seemingly frivolous “time wasters” by starting a revolution?
In science, a catalyst is substance that enables reactions to proceed at a faster rate or under different conditions.
Globe Tattoo, the most reliable mobile internet provider in the country, believes that the Filipino youth can be the catalyst for change in our society.
In partnership with the Global Shapers Manila Hub, Tattoo has launched Cat@lyst, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative that encourages today’s youth to “cause a chain reaction of positive action to make a difference in society using modern technology.” They are challenging young Filipinos to explore and utilize the internet in affecting lasting changes in the community.
In their first partnership, Globe Tattoo and Global Shapers Manila Hub seeks to harness the Filipino youth’s creativity, energy, and social media savvy to create positive change in the Filipino society.
The C@talyst participants will be mentored by Global Shapers Manila Hub. The Global Shapers Manila Hub is composed of young Filipinos leaders. They are part of the World Economic Forum’s global program. Some of the prominent Global Shapers are Tattoo ambassador and media personality 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.
Globe Tattoo and the Global Shapers encourages the youth to make concrete and feasible solutions to problems in their community such as air pollution, traffic enforcement, and crime prevention. And they believe that it can be done through the use of the internet and social media networks.
According to Dong Ronquillo, Head of Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business, “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.”
If you have a brilliant idea on how you can be a C@talyst, here’s how you can join…
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:
- Innovation – demonstrates creativity and originality
- Implementation Feasibility – proposal should be executable in the given timeline and proponents should demonstrate capability to mobilize stakeholders involved
- 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.ph and 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.
This is your chance to be part of the change.
Believe in change. Fuel your Innovation. Join the Cat@lyst Revolution.