ABOUT BAYANIHAN

ANTHILL (Alternative Nest and Trading /Training Hub for Indigenous or Ingenious Little Livelihood seekers) is a social and cultural enterprise in Cebu, Philippines with a strong mission to preserve our craft traditions and provide sustainable livelihood to Filipino artisans. It is integral in our core of our values to seek innovative and inclusive solutions on how we can build entrepreneurial capacity and ensure that our artisans do not get left behind.  

Bayanihan was born out of the presence of a growing global community showing up for us in the toughest times throughout the pandemic. We aim to activate this contagious spirit of bayanihan once again to connect our artisans directly to the market, expand their reach to a global market and support their desire to weave tradition and technology by learning digital skills in storytelling and marketing. The value and the spirit of Bayanihan is the common thread that lives among us in a way that honours this connection. It gives us the opportunity to grow a community and be of service to each other in a way that fosters resilience and lasting change.

In partnership with The Spark Project, an initial funding from the Australian Alumni Grant Scheme, and our Design Collaborators, we provide a platform for our entrepreneurial artisans to weave new dreams with you!

ATE JINGLE “The Craft Master” - A Sari Sari Store Expansion

Ate Jingle is the epitome of servant leadership. She has been the longest running Community Manager of ANTHILL's partner HOME Plush Toys for years. The HOME mothers work on handcrafting some of the beautiful Christmas ornaments, and baby mobiles available on ANTHILL markets. Her income as a master crafter has helped her send her children to school. Out of her three kids, only her youngest is still in school while her eldest is a seaman and the second is a recent college graduate.

Holding the fort for so long, she not only makes dolls but has also gained skills in cash flow management, supply chain management, materials sourcing, pricing and fulfillment among others. With all these skills up her sleeve, it was no surprise when she decided to open her own mini sari sari store in 2019 using her savings in ANTHILL as an alternative source of income to help provide for the needs and education of her children. Something we are truly proud of!

During the pandemic, her husband lost his job and she readily became the breadwinner of the family. The mini sari sari store became a saving grace yet, business was still slow. With a vision to grow and expand her business, Ate Jingle aims to buy a brand new refrigerator and an automatic water “tubig” machine to continue serving the needs of her community neighborhood. With these additional amenities, she is confident she can grow her income and have her husband support her in running the business. This Craft Master is truly unstoppable!

Tier 1: BAHAGHARITier 2: ARAW GABI YAKAPTIER 3: LARO-LARUANTIER 4: MASIGLATIER 5: MASAYA

These beautiful rewards are thoughtfully designed in collaboration with Bayani Designer and inspiring Entrepreneur Roma of Pop Junk Love and Common Room, an arts and crafts store for Filipino makers and creatives. @popjunklove @commonroomph

At P25,000 she can purchase an automatic water machine

At P50,000 she can purchase an automatic water machine and refrigerator

At P75,000 she will have enough to cover additional capital for the sari sari store to purchase the automatic water machine, refrigerator, new products, and inventory

At P100,000, Ate Jingle will have enough funds to purchase new appliances and invest in an expanding inventory that will help sustain her growing sari-sari store. New products will bring in more customers and business. 

Unlike other crowdfunding initiatives, the funds received from the campaign will directly benefit the Bayani Artisans. The money gained either through reward pledges or donations will be utilized for the purchase of supplies necessary to put in the work required to fulfill the production of the rewards or contribute to fulfilling their aspirations.  

Keeping the BAYANIHAN spirit alive and spreading it to more communities will support the Bayani Artisans to reach their target goal however, if the target goal is not met, the artisan still receives the funds due to them from the campaign. 

Thank you for your pledge to #BeABayani!