{"id":551,"date":"2021-10-06T01:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kakidiy.com\/content\/?p=551"},"modified":"2021-10-07T12:26:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T04:26:24","slug":"facebook-community-accelerator-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kakidiy.com\/content\/facebook-community-accelerator-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook Community Accelerator 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Among the other 19 Facebook Communities from APAC, KakiRepair by KakiDIY<\/a> – Our repair movement is one of the 130+ globally that is selected to be part of 2021. Check out the full list of APAC communities here …<\/p>\n

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Facebook Community Accelerator 2021 APAC<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/b><\/td>\nCountry<\/b><\/td>\nCommunity<\/b><\/td>\nCommunity Leader Name<\/b><\/td>\nFacebook Group<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/span><\/td>\nIndonesia<\/span><\/td>\nKomunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia (KPSI)<\/span><\/td>\nBagus Utomo<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/skizofrenia<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/span><\/td>\nIndonesia<\/span><\/td>\nPeri Kertas<\/span><\/td>\nReza Rauf<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/perikertas<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nIndonesia<\/span><\/td>\nSTREET MINI 4WD INDONESIA<\/span><\/td>\nRangga Imaniraga<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/street4wd<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nMalaysia<\/span><\/td>\nCerebral Palsy Malaysia – GAPS\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nRafidah Ahmad<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cerebralpalsy.my<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nMalaysia<\/span><\/td>\nDoctorate Support Group<\/span><\/td>\nAnita binti Adnan<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/doctsupp\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/span><\/td>\nMalaysia<\/span><\/td>\nEntrepreneurs and Startups in Malaysia<\/span><\/td>\nDaniel Lim\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/NextUpAsia<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nMalaysia<\/span><\/td>\nKakiRepair<\/span><\/td>\nJohnson Lam<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/kakirepair<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nBounce Back PH<\/span><\/td>\nJason Dela Rosa<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bouncebackph<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nFamily RoTin<\/span><\/td>\nRoanne Aden Carreon<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2186048305031541<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nHome Buddies PH<\/span><\/td>\nFrances Cabatuando<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/homebuddiesph<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nMobile Chess Club Philippines<\/span><\/td>\nMark Angelo Godino<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/web.facebook.com\/groups\/1014933978960692<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippine Surfing Spots<\/span><\/td>\nJP Pasaylo<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/philippinesurfingspots<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nPhonetography<\/span><\/td>\nDem Oliva<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/welovephonetography<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nPig Academy Group<\/span><\/td>\nDavid Oreste<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/pigacad<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nScoliosis Philippines Support Group<\/span><\/td>\nAmanda Bonife-Kiamko<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/858309300895810\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/span><\/td>\nPhilippines<\/span><\/td>\nThe Bicycle Scouts Project<\/span><\/td>\nMyles Anthony Delfin<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bikescoutsphilippines<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/span><\/td>\nSingapore<\/span><\/td>\nSolo Female Travelers<\/span><\/td>\nMar <\/span>Pages<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/solofemaletravelers\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/span><\/td>\nThailand<\/span><\/td>\nInskru<\/span><\/td>\nChalipa<\/span> (Namo) Dulyakorn<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/283591248717329<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/span><\/td>\nTH\/ EMEA<\/span><\/td>\nFifty Shades of Aid (50 SOA)<\/span><\/td>\nMarukh (Maya) Hassan<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/50shadesofaid<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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We are proud to share that we\u2019ve been selected to participate in the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator, a program that helps leaders harness the power of their community to turn impactful ideas into action. Over 130 participants across nine regions have been selected to
\nparticipate. We\u2019re excited for the opportunity to learn, grow and scale our impact!
\nCheck out the entire cohort here : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/community\/accelerator\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Updated 7th Oct 12noon with Snippets from e27<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Bicycle Scouts Project, Inc<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Myles Delfin<\/p>\n

\u201cThis opportunity to be connected to Facebook directly is important for us as a real-world community doing social good and fostering community-based disaster resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2013, Bike Scouts was created to provide a network of support and an alternative means of access to communication and essential supplies in the aftermath of severe disasters. Bike Scouts serves as a platform for social teamwork for anyone that wants to do something good in their own community or anywhere in the world where help is needed. Since its creation, Bike Scouts has grown to multiple pages and groups local to the different communities where they can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Bounce Back PH<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity lead: Jason Dela Rosa<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Facebook Community Accelerator Program is an awesome way for us to make a real impact in the community that we want to serve and the social goals we want to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

In March 2020, Jason started Bounce Back PH to help small businesses and subject matter experts endure and recover from the pandemic. Bounce Back PH\u2019s goal is to provide a community where businesses and business leaders can work together to help each other recover and rise above the crisis. With over 65,000 members, the group has launched hundreds of learning and mentorship programs, donation drives, retooling, and business matching activities for SMEs.<\/p>\n

Doctorate Support Group<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Malaysia
\nCommunity lead: Anita Binti Adnan<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honoured to be selected for the Facebook Community Accelerator Program as I believe there should be more education content highlighted for Facebook users.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2010, Anita created the Doctorate Support Group to provide support for Malaysian Postgraduates who were struggling to write their thesis and needed resources. The community has become a one-stop centre for all resources related to Postgraduates, especially in Malaysia and South East Asia. Members who have graduated come back and give support through webinars and thesis coaching to others who are still on the journey.<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs and Startups in Malaysia<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry base: Malaysia
\nCommunity Lead: Daniel Cerventus Lim<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing selected to the Facebook Community Accelerator Program enables us to serve our community better.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2009, Daniel started a group to empower entrepreneurs around Malaysia to grow and learn from each other. Entrepreneurs and Startup Malaysia aims to enable entrepreneurs to reach their full potential and lift Malaysia\u2019s economy. Throughout the pandemic, the community has come together to help each other\u2019s businesses survive.<\/p>\n

Fifty Shades of Aid (50 SOA)<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Thailand
\nCommunity Lead: Maya Hasan<\/p>\n

Founded in 2015, Fifty Shades of Aid is a community created by and for humanitarian aid workers to connect, support, and advocate for the people behind dangerous professions. The community\u2019s network of 26,000+ members with chapters in 35 cities, including many active humanitarian crisis locations, benefit from a safe and brave space to share stories, seek advice, and find support.<\/p>\n

GABUNGAN ANAK-ANAK PALSI SEREBRUM (GAPS)<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Malaysia
\nCommunity Lead: Rafidah Ahmad<\/p>\n

Rafidah founded Gabungan Anak-Anak Palsi Serebrum (GAPS) in 2016 to support and empower the Cerebral Palsy (CP) community in Malaysia and to increase public awareness. GAPS creates awareness and provides socio-emotional support, information, and resources to empower people with CP, families, and society. The community\u2019s 2,300+ members and non-members have benefited from the sharing, training, projects, and sports and recreations activities, significantly increasing visibility and reach.<\/p>\n

Home Buddies PH<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Frances Cabatuando<\/p>\n

\u201cWe feel grateful to Facebook for recognising the impact we\u2019ve shared with Filipinos through these challenging times, and we hope to positively transform more lives through the mentorship we\u2019ll receive through this program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frances created Home Buddies to inspire and equip Filipinos with ideas on how they can live and work comfortably while stuck at home during the pandemic. Home Buddies aims to give Filipino home enthusiasts a safe, creative space where they can share and exchange home improvement tips and design inspirations. The 2.7 million-strong community continues to shape the local home improvement scene, hosting free webinars, empowering small businesses, and creating jobs for displaced workers.<\/p>\n

insKru<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Thailand
\nCommunity Lead: Namo Dulyakorn<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways inspired, Always insKru\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2018, Namo established insKru with a determined dream for all kids in Thailand to learn happily and with a purpose along with their teachers to ultimately make good education accessible for all. insKru aims to spread ideas and possibilities for learning by creating an inspiring community for teachers and empower them to continue growing as kids\u2019 learning partners.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/b>\u00a0Industrial IoT startup Sophic Automation set to scale up Industry 4.0 projects in the region<\/a><\/p>\n

KakiRepair by KakiDIY<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Malaysia
\nCommunity Lead: Johnson Lam<\/p>\n

\u201cWe only live once. But in your lifetime, touch as many lives as you can; you will be able to live your life through them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson started KakiRepair in 2017 as a movement to encourage people to fix their own stuff rather than just throw them away. KakiRepair by KakiDIY is a collaborative platform powered by the community to post-repair related issues, diagnose, fix, and learn from one another. Its 14,000+ members actively post-repair related issues and constantly help each other to solve problems and share best practices.<\/p>\n

Komunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry base: Indonesia
\nCommunity lead: Bagus Utomo<\/p>\n

Komunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia started in 2009 to provide group support for people with schizophrenia and their families. The group promotes mental health awareness and works to fight the stigma.<\/p>\n

Mobile Chess Club Philippines<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Mark Angelo Godin<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the game of chess, same as in life, it\u2019s either we win or we learn.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2019, Mark began travelling the country to promote chess. During the pandemic, and with travel no longer an option, he utilised Facebook to continue promoting chess.\u00a0 Mobile Chess Club Philippines aims to make chess one of the popular sports in the country. The community members include chess masters, non-masters, and chess enthusiasts. The community conducts tournaments, match-ups, and other chess activities, funded by the community through donations and sponsorship.<\/p>\n

Peri Kertas<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Indonesia
\nCommunity Lead: Rauf Raphanus<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very honoured to be selected as one of the Community Accelerator participants. It\u2019s our passion to develop papercraft and provide a safe place for others to learn more about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peri Kertas started in 2009 to provide a safe place for papercraft enthusiasts to learn, discuss, develop, interact with, and inspire each other. The group hosts free papercraft downloads, raises awareness to make environmentally friendly papercraft from reused paper, and gives free papercraft workshops for schools and foster houses.<\/p>\n

Philippine Surfing Spot<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity lead: JP Pasaylo<\/p>\n

\u201c[Our goal is] transforming the children of the world as valuable human resources of their respective communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2019, JP started Philippine Surfing Spot to open opportunities for children interested in surfing. The group has since become the go-to entity in training children in surfing and has helped nurture their sense of responsibility in protecting the seas, oceans, and marine life. The 5,000 members help conduct a series of community activities such as weekly coastal cleanup, mangrove tree planting activities, children surf training, safety awareness programs, and more.<\/p>\n

Phonetography Community<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Dem Oliva<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Facebook Accelerator Program gives communities hope, opportunity, and support to grow sustainably and create more significant impact. Thank you, Facebook and team!\u201d<\/p>\n

Phonetography started in March 2017 to create a space for people passionate about mobile photography to connect, share, and learn from each other. The community grew from less than 1000 people in the Philippines to 280,000 people globally at the start of the pandemic. The group\u2019s mission is to spread creativity, one photo at a time.<\/p>\n

Pig Academy Group<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Oreste David<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Facebook Accelerator Program will help us promote backyard pig raising to help generate income for poor people in the countryside.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr David started Pig Academy Group to help backyard pig raisers in the Philippines gain knowledge in hog raising and grow their income and production of pigs in the countryside. The community\u2019s goal is to increase the profitability and productivity of backyard pig farmers in the Philippines by teaching them modern ways of pig farming and giving free pig veterinary consultation. The 53,000 members learn to raise pigs and grow their network of hog raisers and others in the pig industry through live training and Q&As with pig experts.<\/p>\n

Play:On Indonesia Community<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Indonesia
\nCommunity Lead: Rangga Marvel<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about being a positive influencer \u2014 anyone can share anything, but not all influencing is a positive thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Playon Indonesia Club is a hobby group where all members can do healthy sports and running activities. With thousands of members across the country, the community motivates others to do family activities outdoors and encourage healthy activities for kids.<\/p>\n

Queer Safe Spaces (Family RoTin)<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Roanne Carreon<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re here, we\u2019re queer, and we\u2019re ready to take our space.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2019, Roanne and her partner started Family RoTin to help young, queer people who are navigating through their sexuality feel seen and validated. The community serves as a support group for Filipino queer people and allies, especially during the pandemic, when many have been stuck in unsafe spaces. With over 14,000 members, this community was able to spearhead several donation drives, fundraising events, and outreach programs.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/b>\u00a0Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Ventures as a gateway for VCs to invest in the future<\/a><\/p>\n

Scoliosis Philippines Support Group Inc. (ScoliosisPH)<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry base: Philippines
\nCommunity Lead: Amanda Bonife-Kiamko<\/p>\n

\u201cAlone, we are strong. Together, we are stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amanda created Scoliosis Philippines Support Group on Facebook to raise awareness, help give scoliosis patients a forum to share their issues and stories, and provide psychosocial support. Its 31,000+ members have been able to connect with other patients and feel empowered through meetups, awareness events, learning sessions, and story sharing.<\/p>\n

Solo Female Travelers<\/b><\/a>
\nCountry Base: Singapore
\nCommunity lead: Mar Pages<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to be a part of Facebook\u2019s Accelerator and continue empowering women to travel solo safely and on their own terms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Solo Female Travelers started in 2015 as a place for women who love to travel on their own to connect with each other. The group empowers women to travel solo, safely, and on their own terms via the community, online resources, and women-only small group tours. Solo Female Travelers has empowered thousands of women to take their first solo trip safely and confidently, breaking stereotypes, expectations, and barriers.<\/p>\n

Culminating in a demo day, the Facebook Community Accelerator Program also provides participants with the opportunity to share their goals and strike potential partnerships with other communities in the future.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the\u00a0Facebook Community Accelerator Program<\/a>\u00a0official page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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