“Ideas Positive” A Youth-Oriented Initiative (Philippines)

It provides a platform for young individuals to take an active role and come up with innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions aimed at addressing health-related issues in their communities. Youth joining in this initiative are encouraged and given the opportunity to showcase their talents, skills, and creativity to make a life and community-changing impact.

This initiative now expands its horizon towards Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction in response to the negative impacts of climate change. When livelihood, property, and even lives are at stake, it is only justifiable to widen the scope of focus and strengthen the efforts towards building not only a healthier but also resilient community.

Ideas Positive believes in investing in the youth in addressing concerning issues in the community, including the climate crisis in the Philippines. While young people currently make up 25% of the population, with the right platform, they represent the entirety of the future. In its much-awaited comeback, Ideas Positive remains dedicated to fostering a pathway toward an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society with and through the youth.

Why join Ideas Positive?

• The Iconic IP Boot Camp
  • Immerse yourself in one of the largest and most impactful boot camps, where learning, inspiration, and enjoyment converge. Gain the opportunity to acquire skills, have access to support and resources to implement projects within your chosen community, and boost your confidence.
• Access to Project Funding
  • Turn your vision into reality. Seize the opportunity and fuel your journey in transforming communities with Php 200,000 seed money to drive innovation and real-world solutions that make a difference.
• Be part of the Ideas Positive Alumni Community
  • Join the community of yellow jacket bearers – a group of likeminded people who have been working with and through the youth for a better Philippines for all.
• One-on-one Training with experts
  • Get to learn with experts. Engage with individuals, NGOs, NGA, and experts in the field during workshops and boot camps and have a chance to have a one-on-one session and learn from the best.
• Be recognized and build connections
  • Learn and build connections along the process. Work with relevant individuals and institutions to implement your projects. It does not only stop there. Alumni and their projects have opportunities for different international youth engagement programs and different award-winning bodies.
• Transform communities
  • Who wouldn’t want to see healthier and more resilient communities? Take the first step in building a community where the people are aware and ready to take action on climate change and disaster resilience.
• Be part of Ideas Positive History
  • Push the boundaries of what is possible. Pioneer never been explored approaches and bring positive change in your community. Continue working with and through the youth as members of the Impact Circle.

Who are eligible to join Ideas Positive?

• Team of five (5) aged 18 to 30 years old with members of varied gender identities
• Has a positive idea that addresses critical challenges related to Climate Action and DRRM
• By joining Ideas Positive, you will be part of PYDN’s Membership and Recognition System, the Impact Circle.
• One your team becomes a finalist, you will be required to comply with Impact Circle’s level 2 recognition requirements.

How can you join Ideas Positive?

• Form a team with five (5) members
• Complete your team’s profile
• Submit your positive idea.

For more information, visit Positive Youth Development Network.