We all know how it feels to put yourself out there and get rejected – especially when it comes to things that matter! At makesense, we’re all about making social impact common sense, and what better way to do that than through the power of storytelling?

Stories shape how we think, and we act on what we think. When used for good, storytelling can shift policy, transform communities, and help us imagine better futures. It can change the world.

Makesense Studio is a free creative program designed to engage communities in human-centered storytelling. We train participants in digital campaigning, narrative change, and story-based strategies to craft messages that make people want to listen and take action. The Studio’s mission is to produce stories that document the greatest story ever – that of human beings trying to do good.

🎉 Haraya: Para sa Kinabukasan ng Kabataan was a two-part virtual benefit concert featuring awesome Filipino musicians calling on support to ensure that the youth of vulnerable communities could have access to education even during the global pandemic.

In support of their partner beneficiaries — 💡 Upskills+ Foundation Inc. and 📖 Teach for the Philippines — two of our micro-interns planned the entire event, from contacting performers to designing an entire marketing campaign from scratch. With their own skills and guidance from our program, they raised funds & mobilised other citizens to provide children in Philippine public schools with the resources they needed for online learning in 2020 – how cool is that?! 🤩