Building bridges between police and the community
Community Policing is a new approach to policing in the Philippines, introduced by the British Council to Bangsamoro. It gives community members a role in their local peace and order.
Our Impact stories
Our partners value our global reach, network and trusted brand. We create innovative, high-performing joint programmes with partners worldwide.
Bringing the world together at the the Global Disability Summit
“I came to the summit because I wanted to help put the Philippines and the voices of people with disabilities into the global arena, especially from a social enterprise perspective.”
Wireless Sensor Networks help with mango waste management
Mango is a major crop in the Philippines but the industry faces waste management issues, producing about half a million metric tons of mango waste each year. Thanks to Green Enviro Systems (GEMS) which is monitored by wireless sensor networks, waste is now being safely turned into high-value products.
Creative hubs exchange ideas
The Creative Hub Exchange brought creative hub managers from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam to the UK for a week, where they visited UK creative hubs. They had a busy programme of events designed to facilitate collaboration and idea sharing, and to expose them to different business models and ways of running creative hubs.
CSO-SEED: Tackling issues through social enterprise
Inspired by the successes of Coffee for Peace and the Al Jamelah Organisation, Strengthening Civil Society Participation in Social Enterprise Education and Development (CSO-SEED).
Students shine at a discussion of student mobility in ASEAN
Studying abroad benefits students in many ways, with academic development being only one small part. Students return with enriched intercultural competencies as seen through students’ contributions to the panel discussions at the First ASEAN Student Mobility Forum.
Former enemies working together to create lasting peace
For the first time in 40 years, former enemies are working side by side to create lasting peace in a region of the Philippines ravaged by conflict.
Beyond Dole-Out: The beyond CSR Journey
Ensuring a lasting economic and social outcomes for local beneficiaries in the Philippines Local communities could not leverage traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes over the long term. There existed dependency mind-set caused by donations as opposed to one that is self-sustaining. This programme changed this self-sustaining mindset to ensure sustainable outcomes for local communities.
Connecting teachers through social media
Since 2011 teachers from across Asia have been sharing tips, learning about the latest research and asking questions on the 'Teaching English Asia' Facebook page. The number of teachers who 'like' the page has grown from just over 300 in August 2011 to over 237,000 in June 2018.
Working towards a more sustainable future
The British Council is a key partner in Asia-Pacific Declaration on Social Enterprise and Impact Investment.
Practical support for structuring social enterprises
If social enterprises choose the wrong structure at the start they may run into serious issues, but thanks to an authoritative new guide, covering 8 ASEAN countries, they can better understand their legal, regulatory and tax obligations and select a business structure that will support their mission and growth plans.
Pasig River Art for Urban Change
Vibrant, colourful murals designed by local and international artists now decorate the Pasig river corridor.
Showcasing UK best practice and prominence in Social Enterprise
Skills for Social Entrepreneurs (SfSE) is a global programme operated by the British Council and its partners.
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