Hear inspiring stories and insights from our Fellows and stakeholders.
We can make shoes!
Zapateria, a shoemaking hub in Marikina, and I Can Make Shoes, from London, see opportunities in the industry to empower women through shoemaking.
Stories
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Creative Innovators Film Series
Creative hubs make up an important part of the creative economy and are catalysts for innovation, economic growth and social change.
The future of creatives – the future is creatives
The creative industries are being largely seen as contributing regularly to society in many ways–from significant commercial and cultural contributions as recognised by the United Nations.
Hanging at ASPACE Cebu with Creative Innovators Fellows
Our Creative Innovators Programme Fellows were in Cebu for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy.
A Wild Conference
Four Filipino creatives joined the British Council delegation from around the world to attend the Wild Conference in Leeds, UK.
Creative Communities Unite: An Intercity Gathering
Creative Communities Unite: An Intercity Gathering was a conference co-created by hub managers and founders from the Philippines.
Creative Innovators Fellowship (2018–19)
The Creative Innovators Programme drives the synergy between creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship for social impact by building the next generation of creative community.
John Howkins, creativity and the global economy
While traditional resources like land and capital are finite, everyone’s creative potential is practically limitless.
The creative industries are on the rise
The Arangkada Forum in 2018 brought together public officials and business leaders to discuss the Creative Industries and its rise in the Philippines.
The next generation of Filipino creative hub leaders
Four creative hub leaders from the British Council and DTI–Design Center of the Philippines’ Creative Innovators Programme are featured in adobo magazine’s Creative Economy Issue.
Creative Hubs Connect! UK Study Tour
Take a peek of our week-long visit in the UK to meet creative hubs in London and Manchester.
Creative convergence at the Philippine Embassy
What does creative leadership mean for the Philippines? Roma Agsalud-Agsunod of Common Room shares her thoughts.
All eyes on Creative Hubs – and why we need to support them
At a time of rapid urban development and societal change, it is more important than ever, that citizens find a sense of place and belonging.
This creative hub provides space for self–expression, gender inclusion
It is true that at a time of rapid social change and uncertainty, it is more important than ever for vulnerable and marginalised communities to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance.