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PROGRAMS

Community Building

COMMUNITY BUILDING

Co-creating approaches to pressing challenges inspired by local narratives and customs.

THE ISSUE

OUR SOLUTION

PROJECTS

THE ISSUE

SILOED DECISION-MAKING

There are developments and tourism opportunities coming into the island at a fast pace, which has the potential to leave behind the local community if they are not included in the decision-making. Leaving them behind means forgetting Siargao's stories, traditions, and customs.

OUR SOLUTION

NETWORKS

Co-creation Approaches

The local community should have a say in what is happening on their island.

As a bridge to local community of Siargao and the flourishing prospects on the island, we collaboratively forge solutions. These not only address challenges but also empower the community to ultimately embrace the opportunities and solutions we create together.

Lokal Lab’s Community Building program aims to support local communities in facing socio-economic and environmental challenges by co-creating approaches inspired by local narratives and customs.

PROJECTS

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Drop us a message if you’re interested in helping us grow any of these initiatives.

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Youth Club

Pasalo Youth Club

PASALO (Para Sa Lokal) News Club is a youth-led storytelling initiative amplifying local voices through journalism and storytelling. It equips Siargao youth with essential storytelling skills, fostering their leadership and community development contributions.

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Farm Network

FarmNet

FARMnet, Lokal Lab's farm network, comprises small-scale food producers trained in natural farming methods and regenerative techniques. These producers become advocates and educators in their respective barangays (villages) and share their knowledge with local home growers and small-scale farmers.

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Artisans

Lokal Artisans

Lokal Artisans, or LKLAR, is dedicated to uplifting the livelihoods of artisans in Siargao, to empower artisans from various disciplines, utilizing materials sourced from the island, to thrive in a competitive marketplace. We connect these talented artisans with innovative designers and introduce pricing strategies that ensure they receive fair compensation for their craftsmanship.

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Cocolab

CocoLab

CocoLab aims to support members of the coconut industry by introducing ways to add value to coconut waste to diversify income streams and generate new livelihood, maximizing the potential of this abundant yet underutilized resource on the island.