B-Change Foundation is a regional not-for-profit organisation - headquartered in Manila, Philippines - focussed on implementing creative technology-based initiatives for social change through partnerships, research and training.
What is our vision?
Making health, livelihood, and diversity accessible to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
What are some of our projects?
- Global HIV Service Mapping Project:
A dynamic, real-time map of all HIV testing and treatment facilities around the world using web-based technologies and open-source protocols. A framework will be developed to engage civil society, governments and international monitoring organisation in a participatory process to validate the quality of the map data. BCF is also seeking out technical partners from all sectors who can bring expertise to this initiative. - ‘Know Your Status, Know Your Rights’ Smartphone Strategy:
A pioneer smartphone strategy for localised HIV/AIDS education and community advocacy designed to be accessible, user-friendly, informative and interactive. - Web-based Peer Support Programme for MSM living with HIV in Asia:
A holistic, multi-lingual peer programme for positive MSM (men who have sex with men) living with HIV in Asia using web/mobile technologies and linking them to real-world health and support service providers. The MSM Working Group of APN+ (the Asia-Pacific Network for People Living with HIV) are confirmed Strategic Partners for this initiative. Singapore will be a pilot site for this programme in 2012. Additional sites are currently being scoped out.
B-Change Foundation is a tax-exempt, legal entity registered with the Philippines Securities & Exchanges Commission (reg. #: CN2011129).
Governance and financial oversight for the Foundation held by the Board of Trustees. An international Advisory Board has been convened to provide strategic guidance to the organisation.
B-Change Foundation receives limited operational support from B-Change Technology (Singapore).