- admin@innovforchange.org
- C. Lawis Ext. Bgy. San Luis, Antipolo City, Philippines 1870
Together, we can CREATE, INNOVATE, and CHANGE the world!
Our Impact
At Innovate for Change, our impact spans across communities and ecosystems, driven by the creativity and dedication of young innovators. From protecting marine life to supporting humanitarian causes, our initiatives address real-world problems with sustainable solutions. Every project we undertake is a step towards a brighter, more equitable future for all.
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Collaborative Projects
Fundraising Events
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Students Engaged and Impacted
Our Flagship Challenge
Our flagship program, the Innovate for Change Innovation Challenge, engages students in developing innovative solutions for global challenges.
Vision & Mission
Our Core Values
INNOVATION
We harness creativity and innovative thinking to solve real-world problems, fostering ideas that create a ripple effect of positive change and lead to impactful solutions.”
EMPOWERMENT
We empower young minds with knowledge, tools, and support, building their confidence and capability to become active agents of change.
SUSTAINABILITY
We focus on promoting environmentally responsible and socially equitable practices, ensuring a better future and contributing to positive change.
COLLABORATION
We amplify our impact through partnerships with diverse organizations and communities, creating a supportive network for young innovators to thrive.
Gallery of Past Projects
(SDG 14)
This panel discussion aimed to raise awareness about Water Sustainability. It was also in celebration of the Philippine's National Homeschool Day and was presented at the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) with the Divrgents.
(SDG 1, 2, 4, 11, 16, 17)
Workshops for Peace was an OFW homeschoolers initiative of hosting a series of workshops with invited speakers with the goal of raising funds for 3 causes. We were able to raise a total of P72,150 and were able to send this to those affected by typhoons in the Philippines, famine in Somalia, and war in Ukraine.
(SDG 4, 2, 15, 17)
The Divrgents is a youth group with a mission to dive into the lives and work of people who make a difference in this world. For the first episode, the Divrgents interviewed Taylor Quinn, a Zero Hunger Hero, founder of Tailored food, and who works with the World Food Programme to bring us closer to the zero hunger world.
(SDG 4, 15)
Adopt-A-Pet, Save-A-Life was an awareness campaign and student empowerment program. The goal was to teach kids how to use Canva and empower them to make a difference by making creative posters for adoptable rescue cats and dogs. This initiative was done in partnership with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).
(SDG 14)
Red Sea beach clean-up was an initiative by homeschoolers in Jeddah from HAPI members (Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands) to celebrate the Philippine's National Homeschool Day.
(SDG 4, 16)
Art for Peace is a collaborative challenge between the Global Innovation Field Trip | Innovation World and Wonderfully Made Kids, providing students from across the world a platform to promote a peaceful world through their artwork.
This is also in celerbation of World Art Day (April 15) and World Creativity & Innovation Week (April 15-21)
(SDG 4, 11)
Inspirational Talk with Young Innovator Nicole Haragutchi of If You Can Dream Foundation, in partnership with GOPALA Learning Haven and in celebration of International Youth Day.
(SDG 4, 11, 17)
A Divrgents exclusive: Introduction to Gamified Educaton with Namya Joshi, official Minecraft Student Ambassador by Microsoft. It was also in celebration of International Youth Day 2024 with the theme: "Green Skills for Youth."
(SDG 4, 13)
Workshop and Challenge to design ROBOTS that will fight climate change in partnership with The Goals Project (The Global Classroom), and in celebration of the Philippine's National Homeschool Day with the Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI).
(SDG 15)
Kids created different products (t-shirts, stuffed toys, bags, keychains, paintings, bead bracelets, muffins) sold to raise funds for rescue dogs of Open Paws Jeddah.
(SDG 3)
Letters for COVID-19 was put together during the massive lockdowns at the onset of the pandemic to give kids an opportunity to show their love to those battling Covid-19 through artworks and letters. In just a few days, over a hundred artworks and letters were posted with hope that it reaches both patients and frontliners.
(SDG 4, 14)
Adopt-A-Dugong & Give-A-Gift is a fundraising initiative where kids worked together to sew and make dugong stuffed toys (with an adoption certificate). The kids were involved from choosing materials, pattern-making, sewing, stuffing, creating the fact sheet and certificates, and promotion. The proceeds were divided between C3 Philippines and noche buena packages for the underpriviledged families in Antipolo City.
Partners and Collaborators
Here are some of our partners and collaborators for the various initiatives that we've done throughout the years.
Future Programs
2025
Innovation for Change: Startup Challenge
"Innovation for Change: Startup Challenge" is a practical program for middle school to senior high school learners that empowers them to develop sustainable business solutions with a social impact. Working in groups, students will design products or services that address environmental and social issues while collaborating with NGOs, charities, or foundations to support their causes. The program emphasizes real-world application, guiding students from concept to execution, with opportunities to create promotional materials and present their business proposals.