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"My illustration shows one of the common effects of the climate change issues we are suffering from is the continued increase in temperature. This girl represents arctic ice which is gradually melting over time caused by burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming livestock which is increasingly influencing the climate and the earth’s temperature, that will bring a huge impact on the world in the future. So reduce emissions wherever possible. Gandhi said Be the change you want to see in the world. There is no better time than now to put that into action. Fly or drive less, buy green energy, turn your gadgets off rather than on standby, eat less meat and try slow food. Be the change."

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— Serjhon Cabangan Binayug, Philippines

[1ST RUNNER UP]


"Deforestation triggers domino effect of a destruction of the earth, and with it, animals also get affected. The poster meant to be neat and simple, the direction should be clear. There is only one tree in a black and white color with red blood dripping from the scrap of the cutting tree. The wooden strips is not there anymore, colored in red and shaped like many kind of animals, from fish, snake, to bird. It all means, cutting the tree, making these animals facing the death. This illustration illustrate devastating effect of deforestation. Stop the killing with stop the cutting."

— Rayhan Miftahul R H, Indonesia

[2ND RUNNER UP]


"Daing: Filipino term for sun-dried fish, usually split-open and liberally salted and is usually consumed by low-income householdsAre our dreams dying?Adequate access to food security, especially in their formative years, is pivotal to the life-long development of children. However, many Southeast Asian youth do not have the opportunities to a better and a more balanced nutrition. Daing Dreams illustrate, through surrealism, these dismal realities that the young face on the daily. Both as individuals and as a collective, we can catalyze change and foster a world where hunger and food insecurity are only present in our dreams."


— John Paul Aquino, Philippines

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"Our future depends on every action we take, actions that can build a better or worse future for us. In my design, it shows a worse situation than we imagine  but it can be prevented when we use our time wisely. That's why it has a clock above that represents our actions and the smokes are the effects of them, whether they're good or bad. That's why our future depends on what we do in the present."


— Joemar D. Torino, Philippines

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"George Floyd was pinned on the neck until he suffocated. Mahsa Amini was severely beaten until her skull fractured. 131 Indonesian football supporters were trapped inside of Kanjuruhan Stadium and tear-gassed to death. These three tragedies are completely from different places, times, and ways of killing but what ties them all together is the lace of police officers' boots that came in not to serve and protect, but misobserve and attack.""How Many More" is a hard-pill visual depiction of current continuous cycle of police brutality that has been massively harming and negatively impacting everyone around the world. This digital illustration begs to raise and spark discussions towards collective actions to end violence committed by the authority who shamelessly stands in their shoes acting bigger, higher, and untouchable. It is time to remind one and another of social responsibilty to hold everyone, especially people in power, accountable of their actions and to put end of their abuse beyond just watching."


— M. A. Aziz Muslim, Indonesia

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[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"My artwork depicts the world's most pervasive and pressing human rights issue today: “Violence Against Women”. VAW has a negative impact not only on women's physical and reproductive health, but also on their mental and emotional well-being. Consequently, women have experienced humiliation and a loss of self-worth.In my home country, the Philippines, one out of every four Filipino women aged 15 to 49 has been subjected to physical, emotional, or sexual violence by their husband or partner. Despite efforts to address the issue, violence against women continues, which is concerning.It is now time to declare that enough is enough. Women should be given the ability to speak out in society; they should be viewed as a means of strengthening the spine of gender equality. We want violence against women to stop."


— Mary Grace N. Parilla, Philippines

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"My piece is about the cause I strongly support and advocate for: The Fight for Women’s Rights. As a non-binary cis-woman, it is in my belief that women are capable of everything and more. Their passion, their willingness, their nurturing nature, their strength and bravery, and their resilience are only a few of the values and characters they embody that the world has always needed. I believe that women have the right to be respected, accepted and given the same privileges, opportunities and roles as conveniently and as easily as the majority of men since the dawn of age. Given the equal opportunities, seats and voice, women are able to address and deliver proper solutions to the major issues such as poverty, economic crisis, environmental crisis and more, like countless women have already showed. With this piece, I want to show the oppression, inequality, abuse, etc., as well as the leadership, the inspiring and awe-spiring women, etc. that women in my country, the Philippines, has seen, stepped and struggled with from then til now. The women, as seen in the lower left side of the illustration, are those who have led, excelled and stood their ground for fighting people’s (not just women’s) rights. These women (from right to left) are Maria Ressa, Leni Robredo, Amina Rasul-Bernardo, Atty. Jazz Tamayo, Risa Hontiveros, Sister Mary John Mananzan, Bernadette Madrid, Josefa Llanes Escoda, Gina Lopez, and Pura Villanueva. The political party named Gabriela advocates for the issues that women are dealing in the country and gives voice for Filipino Women in the House of Representatives. Babae ako simply wants to show that women are human beings that deserve to be treated, seen and respected as human beings."


— Lance Silarde, Philippines

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"All human beings are born free and equal, but for some people there may have some conditions which limit them to show their talents fully. As in my country, Laos, there was the announcement from Lao Youth Union saying "do not allow anyone to hold a beauty pageant or an event that relating to LGBTQ+". The announcement was released while one beauty pageant reality show was running which allows women and transgenders to participate. Unfortunately due to the announcement, they had to cancel everything. In the mean time, youths and influencers in Laos had expressed their feelings and thoughts through social media about this unacceptable announcement. I am one of them who also disagrees with this, it makes me very sad to see this kind of thing happens in my country. On the other hand, some developed and developing countries are supporting their people, no matter what you are, you have rights to do whatever you want.This story has inspired me to create this artwork to express what just happened in my country. In the artwork, I put Lao traditional dress representing a transgender doing "Nob" (this is how we greet and show respect to each others). Regular body is boring, then I make it as a rainbow which is a sign of LGBTQ+ Pride. Furthermore, there is a contest number holder and a beauty pageant sash writing "Everyone has equal rights" in Lao, and also in English, I make letter "Q" down showing it is not equal. I want anyone who sees it feel this transgender was in the competition begging for rights to show her talents as other straight people can do, just want to have freedom to chase her dream.Lastly, I might not be the winner but I am glad to express my creative idea through the artwork to show people in foreign country."


— Thanouphet Maniseng, Laos

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"In recent years, cat abandonment has been on the rise. Unfortunately, our furry friends have been cast aside after they have served their temporary role as emotional support companions to many people during the pandemic.My artwork highlights this issue by drawing a connection between cats and rubbish. As seen in my artwork, the cats have been drawn to look like typical depictions of rubbish which signify their current predicament of abandonment. Their sad and pitiful facial expressions seek to evoke empathy and awareness about this saddening issue."

— Teo Si Hui, Agnes, Singapore

[TOP 10 FINALIST]


"I will borrow this quote; "Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man." (Arthur Schopenhauer)"

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— Samantha Jean Infante Doon, Philippines

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[TOP 15 FINALIST]


"Switching our ways of living. Protect our ecosystem and help build a better environment for the younger generations."


— Mariel Beloncio, Philippines

[TOP 15 FINALIST]


"This entry focuses on how our generation would be able to achieve sustainability for future generations through social responsibility. As a youth member it is our mission to educate others about how we will be able to sustain our resources for the future. It is true that our depleting and limited resources is our only means to survive but it is more important that also shed light to the reality that our resources are not renewable, replaceable, and can potentially harm our planet. Through producing this motion graphic animation, I have realized the importance of social responsibility and how it should complement each other to achieve sustainable living. Sustainable living isn’t just a trend, it’s a life style, a way of living, and it will all start with us being more socially responsible."


— Kenmar Conanan Bernardino, Philippines

[TOP 15 FINALIST]


"Women and men all have the equal chance of getting caught up in mental health issues. Let's stop the stigma & spread love."

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— Eugene, Malaysia

[TOP 15 FINALIST]


"My work focuses on how innovation and modernity function in today's age. As time passes, people develop new inventions to improve their standard of living without harming the environment. Maintaining the quality of the surroundings we had before is vital for us. Through creating tools that aid in energy conservation and other such things. We can extend the life of the global ecosystem."


— Jonathan Geneblazo Gonzaga

[TOP 15 FINALIST]


"Singapore is one of the most food-secure nations in the world, and with affordable choices around, it is almost inconceivable that many households still go hungry. Food security is not simply able fill stomaches, but also having access to nutritious food for a healthy life. As a privileged Singaporean with regular access to food and the autonomy of choice of what food I consume, this is hidden poverty is something I am passionate about. Participating in organisations e.g. Food From The Heart, Willing Hearts has been an incredibly humbling experience. This work is inspired by the stories shared in CNA's coverage on the food insecure in Singapore ("Going Hungry in Singapore, a Cheap Food Paradise")."


— Gui Wan Ying, Singapore

"The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to do activities and socialize. This causes many mental health problems. One of the things that can be done to prevent or reduce mental health problems is music. Music makes people feel happier. Music can strengthen our "theory of mind" and empathy. Music has been shown to activate many areas of the brain, including the circuit that helps us to understand what others are thinking and feeling and to predict how they might behave—a social skill scientists call “theory of mind,” which is linked to empathy. The combination of the right lyrics, rhythm, and instruments can build a group identity, stir strong emotions, engage audiences and amass people to take action. This makes music the perfect partner for social change. To many, music is seen as the language of the universe. Therefore, when we don't have the right words to say, music speaks. We turn to music when we don't know how to express our feelings, don't have anyone to turn to to help us through tough times, or it is just a form of therapy for our soul."

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— Ratu Tabina, Indonesia

"What would you feel if you're most expensive art collection is melting? What would happen if there would be no air conditioner during an extremely hot summer in art gallery or museum? This might be the result.I am a visual artist and an art enthusiast. Basically I am part of the ecosystem. Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing people, wildlife, and the planet. From warming temperatures to more extreme weather, people and communities around the world are already feeling the impacts.Global warming is one of the great dangers we are facing, and it’s one we can still prevent. Human beings can reach such a high level of ignorance and arrogance that they are capable of wounding their own world, breaking their own house and destroying the ecosystem that allows them to live. As designers, artist we have the capacity and power to alert with visual forcefulness about climate change, denounce its causes and prevent its consequences. We need human change not climate change because I believe that humans, animals, and nature – the whole interconnected web of life – is all too wonderful and beautiful God’s art for us to wantonly destroy. There’s not much that’s good about climate change, but I hope that it’ll be the shock that makes human realize the power that they have. I hope it will stimulate us to work to heal our greatest art in planet, for the good of us all.“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”– Leo Tolstoy"

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— Nicko Udtuhan, Philippines

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"Looking at how times change today, I believe youth are capacitated to a greater potential in creating change into the world alongside technology that leverage youth's potential. In this artwork, I hope to inspire and spur creativity that youth, like me, that we are not just mere youth, we are youth that can remove the letter "T" from the word can't."

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— Jasper Jann V. Abelis, Philippines

"Given the diversity of viewpoints on prostitution, it is vital that we adopt a standpoint that not only eliminates stigmatization of sex workers but also regards them as equal beings who have the freedom to exercise their own rights. This, however, is impossible if we remain unaware of the existence of disempowering structures that primarily determine how we build our conceptions of female sex work, one of which is patriarchy. This poster portrays the different layers that women build within themselves in order to prevail amidst the societal upheavals because of gender inequality. The blood signifies the long history of struggles and how we women remain standing despite all the efforts of the media, government, society, and globalization just to kill our essence in society and history.  For instance, sex work remains a debatable concern even for feminists because radical feminism would insist that patriarchal domination and violence through sexual autonomy are elements that are permanently linked with prostitution. On the other hand, sex workers’ rights feminism supports that sex work is still considered a type of employment and it is a reflection of free choice by those who want to engage with it. Different branches lead to different perspectives, but one thing remains for sure. As  long as the criticism is directed towards mechanisms and institutions that perpetuate the gender-based violence against women sex workers or not, our struggle for justice will bear its fruits someday."

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— Happy Nezza Aranjuez, Philippines

"The artwork main aim is to share the message to promote equality, diversity and also a reminder that inside we are the same, so why discriminate! The art shows an embryonic heart that is around 35 days old. The rainbow colored area is paying homage to inclusion and the brown and lighter skin toned area represents diversity. We can see that each parts, each cell, each timely divisions do coexist harmoniously, so why couldn't we?"

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— Aung Ko Oo, Myanmar

"We become what we feed our mind."

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— Mil Christian C. Baluyut, Philippines

"My artwork is a way of endorsing the petition to stop the building of the Kaliwa Dam in the Philippines for several important reasons. Building this dam will affect the Sierra Madre mountain range that is a habitat for species of animals and plants and this project will also affect the ancestral homes of the people who live there. I became aware of this petition because of the recent threat of a Super Typhoon in the Philippines and the tall Sierra Madre was credited to be the one to weaken natural calamities like this in the place. When it comes to the style of my work, the coloring technique is suppose to give a child-like look since I want to show how dreaming of such things are very much child-like and has an undying wholesomeness and perseverance to it. To read more about the petition, here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/president-rodrigo-duterte-stop-kaliwa-dam-save-our-future. Signing the petition would also be of help."

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— Jayson Barona, Philippines

"My artwork about the cooperation of one community that gives a strong bound to make a better idea that improves the unity of a country."

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— Jhun Kevin A. Benitez, Philippines

"Sustainable development is like prayer: what you wish won't happen if you don't make efforts to make it happen."

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— Mark Joseph S. Canlas, Philippines

"Let's be kind to everyone and everything, not so they can return the favor, but so we can inspire them and they may spread the word about the assistance we have provided to those in need."

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— Mervin Luza Dacillo, Philippines

"This artwork is the advocacy for children and youth to be faithful and to make a difference in the society."

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— Mark Anthony Dominguez, Philippines

"Make a Child Smile is a community project that gives marginalized groups the chance to increase their economic empowerment, self-sufficiency, and self-assurance, all of which are essential for fostering resilience and lowering the likelihood of further exploitation."

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— Lizette Christine Dulo, Philippines

"Most of the time people misinterpreted the word equality and equity, they appear to mean same thing but they are not. i chose equity to empower everyone and to give awareness to everyone that we should always treat each other with equity not only in equality."

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— Althea Grace Fabian, Philippines

"A lot of things here in the world can easily change our lives. But as human, we are the one who is responsible for the change that might happen in our lives, whether is good or bad. A lot of things can influence us to change on how we live, how we act, and how we decide. It is up to us how do we overcome and how do we give importance on each thing. We are guided and surrounded of reasons and things for our own changemakers, so if we are  cable to open our eyes now, just take a look in your side, left and right, up and down and you will see thousands of reasons to have be a changemaker of your world."

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— Jan Angeline F. Felipe, Philippines

"Roses – often symbolises us as women. Stunning, but is indeed soft and fragile. They are built with thorns to protect themselves from dangers, and external factors. Women, we are just like roses. Outside narratives become daily audio we listen to, scenes we watch, countless times while pacing our ways in the harsh world. Carrying tons and tons of burdens on our shoulders. Seeing the world, and we can only keep the burdens inside our pocket, can only offer smiles. Nothing outside that.  It all began with encouragement from well-meaning loved ones and culminated in high hopes for their future success. Pushing us into the realm of confusions and anxiety, albeit still powering through the disorientation and perplexes in phases of life. Pressured and demanded to always be academically excellent, pressured and demanded to work in a top-rated firm, pressured and demanded to be financially stable, pressured and demanded to be married, pressured and demanded to have children and the list will always, goes, on. Now, for what reason has ‘success’ become the norm in modern society? It is for the better they said, but, what actually is ‘better’? It is a never-ending cycle of fitting into people’s satisfaction and expectation which, eventually, only leads to dissatisfaction because, as a matter of fact, they will never be satisfied. These narratives seep into our soul, it wrecks the grounds but our thorns shall keep us grounded. This piece aims to raise awareness of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety gained from societal pressures, which are frequently ignored and dismissed by our loved ones, and society as a whole, where it is often sugarcoated as ‘our duty or responsibilities.’ We may appear to be content. We may appear to be fine. We may look like we are always happy. But, we are all humans after all. Women are humans too. Never make assumptions about what happens in other people's lives, and check on their mental health too, as much as physical health is always prioritised."

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— Intan Zunnurain Binti Jefry, Brunei

"Sharks have been feared hunters ever since people first observed them swimming in the vast ocean. Yet today, sharks are declining rapidly on a global scale because humans have replaced them as the ocean's top predators. One way that humans hunt sharks is by using a practice called shark finning. The shark fin trade is global and widespread. It is the gruesome practice of cutting off a live shark's fins and throwing the rest of the animal back into the sea, where it dies a slow and painful death.Yet cultural values are slow to change, even with growing support to ban shark fishing from governments and celebrities. Many restaurants and hotels around the world continue to sell shark fin soup. A variety of approaches may be the key to making progress in the future towards protecting sharks everywhere."

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— Ellis Khan, Malaysia

"Bees play a crucial part in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They pollinate plants that provide food and habitats for humans and wildlife. Nearly 90% of plant species rely on pollinators to reproduce. Bees pollinate over 1,000 crops globally, including 75% of the leading food crops.Bees keep our planet biologically balanced and diverse.However, they are disappearing around the world due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.Planting a tiny bee garden is one of the many things we can do to help save the bees."

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— Wong Hui Lee, Malaysia

"After I did some research and asked millennials and millennials, we are very concerned that the fast fashion trend is currently hype and the consumption pattern of people in buying clothes is increasing. Increased purchases of clothes will have an impact on environmental pollution, one of which is that many people throw away and burn clothes. Even the middle economic level is currently following the current fashion trend. Many middle and upper middle-class people follow this trend, but the lower middle-class society has not become a primary need.So, my friends and I formed the "Bank Pakaian" community to facilitate the residents of the slum area to get decent clothes at low prices. We have been running that community since 2020 until now. There have been many social impacts that have been felt by the slum area community, one of which is that we also distribute suitable clothing for free and recycle used clothes into new clothes with high selling value which are sold to the middle- and upper-class people. In addition, we also created a "Buy less Life less" campaign, where when we buy enough clothes and have a minimalist lifestyle, our earth will be protected, and environmental pollution will slowly decrease. Let's support sustainable fashion and lifestyle for a better environment."

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— Via Lutfiah, Indonesia

"The artwork is a depiction of the HOPE Project, a social initiative that advocates for the rights of indigenous peoples (Ayta Ambala) by examining how traditional knowledge and indigenous education contribute to more relevant and inclusive education and hopes to give indigenous voices a platform, treat them with respect and dignity, and provide them opportunities in literacy, numeracy, STEM education, and livelihood education."

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— Jan Adams Dabu Magtanong, Philippines

"English Translation of Title: To Continue Correcting Discrimination. One of the prevalent social issues in the Philippines is the discrimination People With Disabilities deal with daily when it comes to just getting by and having to fight for equal opportunities as everyone else. This artwork is inspired by a man from Cebu who makes a living from selling sampaguitas (flower garlands) near a church. He hangs his products on the front of his wheelchair as he roams around the area while trying to sell his flowers to the churchgoers. This artwork is a visual representation that People With Disabilities are capable and deserving of so much more than what limited choices they are given by the society and government."

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— Isabell Richell Mendoza, Philippines

"This piece aims to raise awareness on self-love, reaching out to somebody you trust and mental health. So based on this, it can be interpreted in different ways.Whenever I had no one to lean on, I often imagined the best version of me comforting and motivating me. It's okay to be your own cheerleader for yourself, after all, the relationship with yourself is the most important and that also includes taking care of yourself. But it's not okay to keep everything to yourself because it's also important to have someone you can trust to lean on too and give a different perspective."

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— Siti Nur Haazimah binti Norfadilah, Brunei

"Humans are blessed to have a world that is abundant with different and spectacular species. Species have the same significance as we have to the world we are living in. Over the past centuries, our biodiversity was slowly deteriorating. We have lost thousands of species, and right now, we cannot afford to lose anyone. All of us must be mindful that we are all connected, that we are one. We must help each other because a single work can create a significant impact on the world we call our home."

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— Franc Autentico Obguia, Philippines

"Man fears the deep seas, yet they create waste that nature can't digest. It's our planet, our future, and there is need for urgent action to write the Next Chapter of the Human Story together."

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— Melanie Oon, Malaysia

"This artwork represents the presence of "empowerment." Why do we need to empower others? We are allowing them to share their ideas and giving them an opportunity to lead themselves and others. Nowadays, empowerment is no longer valued by others. They only empower themselves, and they do not give others an opportunity to shine. That's why empowering others will help them to be confident and help to grow themselves, especially in their careers."

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— Emerson S. Palattao, Philippines

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"How to truly listen?We should allow ourselves to experience a moment of being intentional about going beyond. Just like music, it flows, and it reaches our soul and to let go of settled living the sound being prescribed by the songbook that personifies as a limiting and controlling agent. In life, I could only think of presenting an amplified meaning out of simple, basic, or even crazy ideas. This serves as an oasis avenue to refuse and resist a stand of ignoring a pot lensed possibilities and limited exploration of surface context. In other words, oftentimes, we delimitate possible discussion across a single, round, solid idea by labeling it as adequate resolution to certain concerns, instead of further consultation and conversation. In doing so, we miss learning trajectories embedded through relationship of ideas, both possible and impossible perspectives, which could be seen, heard, and labeled as helpful, remarkable, and truly meaningful. I think this is how life challenges us on decision making that affects creativity, progress and thinking. Consequently, this concerns our creative dispositions to our present situation – career, education and among others. Now, how are you going to produce the sound of thunder or snow, the answer now is up to you, and remember to do it good."

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— Cristian Jay Rectin Piñon, Philippines

"The advance of technology makes us to be bombarded by info daily. However, there is a massive of news seems to be super persuasive and we should know how to determine and spot it while using appropriate skills to think before we act. Play the part by stop the spread!"

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— Mark Ng Jun Qi, Malaysia

"This art I make because it sees many people who forget how important tree is for life on earth. Trees, are the lungs of the world, trees have many benefits for life. But now, many people forget the importance of planting tress. A tree's many benefits are that of producing oxygen and hydrogen. Without earth's trees, there would be such problems on earth as lack of oxygen, suffocating smoke, unusual rise in earth's temperature, and climate crises. From this, trees are referred to as "the lungs of the world."

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— Rizaldo, Indonesia

"Pardon my English, but I hope you understand my piece and take.In this era, everything revolves around the internet. Just like how Stomp or Mothership works, we post or share anything that we see or find interesting. This can be to inform, to educate or simply to spread the word. With my artwork, I want to create awareness on social media platforms that posting or uploading photos online does not help much anymore. It goes beyond that. People need to be advocating more through their way of life whilst sharing the message."

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— Nurfiqah Binte Selamat, Singapore

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"This illustration depicts the point of view of someone undergoing a tough phase in life receiving a flower. Feelings of worry, uncertainty and anxiety can blur one’s vision. A simple kind gesture represented by the gifting of flower could spread positivity to someone who may be affected. The frail and weary hand is a symbol that everyone goes through their own version of struggles but it doesn’t take much to spread positivity. It also shows that no one is alone in this battle. Pass the flower on."

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— Muhammad Iryani Bin Shamsuddin, Singapore

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"Social Justice is the surest guarantor of peace in this world. We need to promote social justice to address issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and protection for the better of mankind. Let us be alive, striving for Peace and Justice."

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— Leanne Hui Yee, Malaysia

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"As life tumbles down, crushing every ounce of hope to provide for their families to live a better, quality life, sacrifices themselves to leave their own country, carrying the hopes and dreams of the family, while facing problems and risks, outside of the country. The love of a family being together at valuable events is left behind because opportunities are available outside and it’s a chance to provide basic needs for their families, they have the spirit and perseverance to fight and endure challenges in another country that they have not been accustomed to, they keep moving forward and all that matters to them is to make their family, back home, happier, just seeing them with smiles and stories that they have a good day, well then, even though they are far apart from their families, it is worth it! They are professionals with different backgrounds and culture that make the world a functional and fun place to be, situated among different countries, that is lucky to have them, for the development of different countries. Without them, life as we know it, might be different. Therefore, through this digital art, it enables me to reach the society to provide the social impact and struggles that the migrant workers have done throughout their lives. I am grateful and with great honor to have this design, serves as a shout out to migrant workers, out there, that they may provide them a hint of happiness within themselves and satisfaction on their hard day’s work, away from their families that is waiting and supporting them as they get home.  In recognition for the professional migrant workers in different countries, this art is inspired by migrant workers who have live a life, change the lives of others and is a hero for humanity."


— Pauline Fae D. Batac, Philippines

"Mental health is a big part of life, so as butterflies is to Psychology. They represent a lot of things such as freedom, hope, and faith. With the combination of slight typography, original character design and symbolism, I hereby present my artwork and short related poem: She has three eyes but not each one cries. She has bone stuck on her throat yet she fights. Everyday is a battle, everyday feels like a war. Be gentle to yourself and reach your dreams far."


— Arnelee Cañete, Philippines

"Plastic pollution has been a huge problem for decades worldwide. By putting action as individuals towards a better future, we must turn off usage of plastics and go plastic free by these examples such as bringing an eco bag going the supermarket or having a compost system in your community from compostable plastics, food wastes, yard debris or even paper products."

— Eunice F. Carbonel, Philippines

"Kampung Spirit" in Singapore & Malaysia, "Bayanihan" in the Philippines, and the many other terms to demonstrate our spirit of love and community - throughout Southeast Asia, the one thing we share is our love for people and our strength as a community. And what's the bridge we often use to connect to each other with? Food!Sticky rice, fermented fish, meat on sticks... the list is endless. In SEA, we have different shapes, complex flavors, and techniques to cook the same type of ingredients with, but at the end of the day, they all come from the same roots. Just as our people are, with our different languages, dances, traditions, and more - peel all the layers, and you'll find that the same values of love, family, and community lie beneath. It makes sense to say that food is the gateway to one heart; our life source and the energy that we bring out to the world depends on it. In its simplest form, it forms the foundation of our culture and acts as a tool to preserve and maintain harmony with our natural environments that bless us with these ingredients too, Through the causes that advocate for food security and the preservation of our culture, the ASEAN foundation presents us the opportunity to be agents of change who can rekindle our sense of belonging in the region while also ensuring we do not take the blessing of food for granted. This social responsibility we have need not be a grand undertaking - it can be as simple as holding appreciation and wonderment of the culture we witness every day.ASEAN is the proof that we can achieve many beautiful things together, even with great differences, Along the way, it is essential that we hold on tight to our heritage and protect it as the ancestors of our future."


— Veronica Pablico Landig, Philippines

"This is my digital design for social impact that tells my story of good in giving old clothes new life. I had a eureka moment when I was cleaning my closet and I didn’t know where to discard my old clothes. I figured I must not be the only one with this problem. The next day, I went to a shoe factory, and asked a shoemaker if they could turn my old brown pants into sandals. This is how I started participating in supporting social responsibility.The fashion industry is actually the second largest polluter in the world next to the oil industry. This alone is a big negative impact on the environment. Many consumers are unaware that a large chunk of their wardrobe is essentially plastic. More than 60% of the global fiber market is polyester. One single synthetic garment can release more than 1,900 microfibers per wash. Let’s say our “fast fashion”. This concept has encouraged consumers to buy and quickly dispose of their clothes. People just buy and throw, buy and throw. I support the social responsibility in collecting textile waste. I go to different households, garment factories and fashion companies to collect old clothes, fabric scraps and fabric rejects that they don’t need anymore.   I give it to non-government organizations and social enterprises and we give new life to these textiles. From this, we actually create new things like in terms of creating footwear and bags. This can also help create jobs for the locals. As an advocate of change and a supporter of social responsibility, I don’t only focus on my environmental mission but also on social mission. One of our techniques to up-cycle textile waste is through textile weaving. Our weavers are actually persons with disabilities, with autism and who are deaf.Clothing production accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. Recycling 2 million tons of clothing per year is equivalent to taking 1 million cars off the street. Creating a facility to recycle textile wastes instead of them being thrown in our landfills. My wish really is that the fashion industry creates a circular economy wherein there’s a product creation and then it gets recycled and then we get to use it again."


— Jonathan Suarez Manuel, Philippines
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"Art is not just limited to the four corners of a canvas. It is not just a piece of paper with an aesthetically pleasing design or an abstract artwork for display. Art can also be political. It can be controversial (in a good way). It has the power to disrupt the flow of a system that is flawed and unjust through the means of an artist's mind and medium. Whether through a painting, a song, a poem, a film, etc. It sends a message, an important one, that can widen not only your mind but also your eyes for you to be able to see the bigger picture. A bigger picture where everyone is involved. So don't be afraid to express yourself."


— Jullian Clairwin G. Servito, Philippines

"The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to do activities and socialize. This causes many mental health problems. One of the things that can be done to prevent or reduce mental health problems is music. Music makes people feel happier. Music can strengthen our "theory of mind" and empathy. Music has been shown to activate many areas of the brain, including the circuit that helps us to understand what others are thinking and feeling and to predict how they might behave—a social skill scientists call “theory of mind,” which is linked to empathy. The combination of the right lyrics, rhythm, and instruments can build a group identity, stir strong emotions, engage audiences and amass people to take action. This makes music the perfect partner for social change. To many, music is seen as the language of the universe. Therefore, when we don't have the right words to say, music speaks. We turn to music when we don't know how to express our feelings, don't have anyone to turn to to help us through tough times, or it is just a form of therapy for our soul."


— Rafu Tabina, Indonesia

"Looking at how times change today, I believe youth are capacitated to a greater potential in creating change into the world alongside technology that leverage youth's potential. In this artwork, I hope to inspire and spur creativity that youth, like me, that we are not just mere youth, we are youth that can remove the letter "T" from the word can't."


— Jasper Jann V. Abelis, Philippines

"The consequences of failing to sensibly and effectively manage the environment are profound and far-reaching”- Antonio Guterres (2017)Twenty percent of all known species in the planet are found in southeast asia, which is also the center of marine biodiversity of our planet. All of these vast natural resources are, however, facing significant environmental strains and challenges. From growing human population, and poaching to deforestation, there are many native species become endangered and extinct. Elephants, tigers, primates. rhinos, orangutans, banteng all face the threat of extinction. No species, no matter how tough, can survive the constant suffering and industrialized devastation permanently. Every year, there are more victims, many of whom have not yet been identified. What Actions Can You Take to Help Conserve Nature?As an ASEAN youth, we can become the good sprout of change. Taking charge of our social responsibility is a great step in improving global environment and sustainable environment. Reducing paper consumption, water conservation, and recycling are simple yet effective ways we can contribute to environmental care and protection. We must advocate for a cause, agitate for change, and organize campaigns on a local, national, and worldwide level using our collective voice. To right the wrong and fight for the right. We must become the catalyst of change for us, and for the world."


— Julius E. Antonio, Philippines

"I believe that nature and technology should not be against each other but rather should co-exist and benefit from one another. I believe that in the distant future, humans will advance with nature and not against it."


— Liam Flores Bandolon, Philippines

"The artwork signifies unity among people with diverse cultural, religious and other demographic differences. The concept depicts how important it is to set our differences aside. The idea of unity in diversity is effective in resolving a variety of societal issues. My country, the Philippines, is part of the ASEAN members and it is our responsibility to address challenges together and maintain peace and stability by having a sense of unity. One can sustain unity by respecting other people’s choices, letting others express their opinions, and continually interacting with others without questioning their religion, or social status. Our world doesn't have to be a fearful place, full of conflict, or with a sense of competition with the desire to dominate others. There is more power in unity than division."


— Reynaldo C. Bastismo Jr., Philippines

"Every Filipino deserves to have sustainable energy resources to win the battle against the energy crisis. The Philippines is well known for its rich natural resources and potential for renewable energy that could bring us beyond sustainability. Regardless of the current situation that Filipinos are still facing, I'd like to express my sincere advocacy for energy efficiency and conservation through my digital artwork in the hopes that it will inspire my fellow Filipinos to apply what we know about saving energy. Saving energy can help you save money by lowering the cost of your daily energy use. This is done to demonstrate the effects of energy efficiency and conservation on our local area, our country, and even our planet. To withstand the increase of product prices, we Filipinos today must prioritize preserving our money by being shrewd and effective. By taking the right steps and putting these principles into practice, Filipinos will eventually pass these traditions on to our future generations so that they can create a new age based on sustainable energy sources."


— Leonard Mark M. Blancaflor, Philippines

"Dream, believe and survive."


— Hara Cabalguinto, Philippines

"In our state of mind and the state of what we are dealing with, we tend to think of what upholds us in the future. Whether it's a progress individually or contribution to the society. We are often times hesitant and afraid of failures, disappointments and discouragement to build a better future. Dealing our personal struggles and thinking of giving up trying.The thing is, we don't need to be afraid, we don't need to give up. For all we know, maybe you, yourself is already the last piece of the puzzle to build a better foundation and an advocate to those people fighting their battles in life.This Illustration represents our Mental Health Awareness. A person reaching with battles blooming for hope. It's a reminder that in every battle we are facing with, we must not be afraid to reach out. Because at the end of the day, YOU MATTER. We GROW, We BLOOM, We CONTIBUTE, We give HOPE."


— Keith Reynald Castillo, Philippines

"The infodemic has never been this prevalent. It has always existed, but in the year 2022, I saw and experienced its true power-how sinister and frightening it is in the hands of the wrong people. We know all about it-cancel culture, red-tagging, and fake news. However, using disinformation in presidential elections? That was something beyond my imagination. The infodemic is an urgent problem that needs to be tackled worldwide because, in my country, 2022 is when disinformation prevailed."


— Sarah Yee-Wang S. Cheung, Philippines

"Just take the bus, will u?Because why not? It fights against both congestion and pollution.Public Transports are often looked down upon as they are slow and inconvenient.But the more we use it, the more efficient it'll become.I hope this poster helps raise awareness about public transport."


— Bunnarin Chrun, Cambodia

"As an aspiring children’s book author, this work is one of my stepping stones and as an ocean buddy, I’d like to promote Save Ocean Life through this. I used colors that would be attractive to viewers especially kids. Embossed letters mostly made from sea animals. A little warning to show what you shouldn’t throw on water like cans, plastic, bottles, and more. I also included myself in order to make it more relatable and lastly, beach background for obvious reason."


— Angelica Cruz, Philippines

"Intense droughts, water scarcity, destructive fires, rising sea levels, flooding, and a decline in biodiversity are currently some of the effects of climate change. There have already been extreme climate changes due to human activity, and there will likely be more. Is it already too late to stop climate change?It appears impossible for the average person to make a difference. Should we just give up? No! Change must begin with us. Every human being on the planet contributes to the solution. My artwork illustrates some simple things we can incorporate into our daily routines that will make a significant difference if we all do them.We will leave the Earth to today's children and youth, as well as future generations. So, join in taking climate action today, because we can only make a better world if we all work together."


— Elizabeth Davis, Philippines

"People with disabilities are subjects that need attention. Empowering the disabled is a way to promote their inclusion in the community. Let's see the person first, not the disability."


— Dinh Nguyen Tri Dung, Vietnam

"My digital art illustrates an ASEAN Community that is people-centered and socially responsible with a view to achieving long-lasting solidarity and unity among the nations and peoples of ASEAN by creating a common identity and building a loving, sharing society that is inclusive and peaceful.I want to show that despite the wide-ranging ethnic and cultural diversity of ASEAN, there are common values throughout the region. Showing how important cultural traditions are to ASEAN legacy and how they may be used to unite ASEAN people and help them to identify their shared regional identity.I want to promote a sense of belongingness among ASEAN countries, strengthen unity among diversity, and foster a greater knowledge of their respective cultures, histories, religions, and traditions.Through my artwork, I hope that artists from each ASEAN country will continue to spread the concept of sharing, love, and unity among their fellow citizens."


— Rowel Blanza Frias, Philippines

"Our modern society has slowly devalued the significance of indigenous cultures — undermining their rights and forgetting that these centuries-old traditions inherently co-exist with and care for the environment. This illustration hopes to raise awareness of these cultures, in order to encourage its much needed recognition and preservation in today’s world.Within this illustration is a pattern consisting of purposefully and delicately hand drawn elements in respect to Philippine indigenous traditions. The abaca and piña plants — from which indigenous tribes extract natural fibers for weaving — highlight the interconnectedness their communities’ practices uphold with the natural world. The weaving loom and motifs inspired by beautiful Philippine indigenous textile patterns and earthenware symbolize the creativity and craftsmanship of said tribes. Lastly, the enveloping woven fabric emphasizes the importance of supporting Philippine indigenous livelihoods in our modern setting by valuing their handmade products.This October, in celebration of Philippine National Indigenous Peoples Month, may we commemorate Philippine indigenous communities and their special contribution to the nation’s identity by supporting their livelihoods and learning from their purposeful and holistically integrated way of life."


— Janelle Gan, Philippines

"An overdue topic of discussion is the conservation of animals."

— Ma. Roma Gloria, Philippines

"Plant a tree.Sounds easy, but in reality there are still many people who don't want to plant and take care for trees.The idea that I put into this design means that every time we plant a tree and take good care of it, we have contributed to reducing damage and reducing pollution. And the other good thing is, if we think about it further, what we have done will have a positive impact on the future of the children. They will grow up in a nice and beautiful environment, a very good playground for them.In my opinion, doing a good thing doesn't have to be complicated, do something simple but have a big impact on the lives of many people. Through this design, I want to motivate everyone to plant a tree, i hope all of you can take a good care of our environment."


— Nayla Gumay, Indonesia

“It all begins at home. Bring the family together, visit a park, appreciate nature, protect the environment, and most importantly promote social awareness.”


— Mohammad Qawiul Azim bin Haslin, Brunei Darussalam

"What if we could launch the Anticipatory ark accoutred with a state-of-the-art system to combat the continuous issue of anthropogenic coastal waste mismanagement and ocean debris in Semporna? The prevalence of ocean debris issue is a reality and poses serious threats to Semporna and its ecosystem. This project hypothesizes the possibility of a pre-dystopian state of the site corresponding to the waste mismanagement issue.Located at Kampung Bangau-Bangau, Semporna, Sabah, it has a special ethnic group of Maritime Southeast Asian people called Sama-Bajau. Living the antithesis of “normalized life” through the challenges of time, modernization and technological advancement, these sea gypsies preferred to dwell in self-secluding conditions continually living a nomadic life with no citizenship, carrying out trading and subsistence fishing. Kampung Bangau-Bangau is a village of sea gypsies settlement located at the North tip of Semporna township in Sabah, Borneo. However, the anthropogenic ocean waste holocaust has devastated the site and adversely affected the livelihoods of the people. Water is inarguably an essential element to support all forms of life yet paradoxically, human narcissism has laid and continues to lay waste to cities that are granted access to the paramount gift of nature, water.“Anticipate” is defined as “to predict the future occurrence of something” and “to act in advance with preventative measures” while the Ark was a ship built by Noah to save lives from the Great Flood. Metaphorically, anticipating a speculative event allows us to predict the worst possible postulated outcomes of anthropogenic ocean pollution. Hence, the Anticipatory Ark is deployed as a debris harvester to clean up the marine debris around Semporna, accoutred with deployable high-tech sub-units to harvest various types of ocean debris, ranging from microplastics to large floating debris.Mother Nature has provided us with some of the most profound portents like climate change and pandemics. Therefore, in our quest to repent, an Anticipatory Ark emerges, solving the issue of ocean debris on coastal cities, and eventually the five oceans in the near future."


— Wong Kwok Keng, Malaysia

"My artwork is related to recent tragic incident that happened with Mahsa Amini in Iran over hijab issue. I have shown some hairs open slightly covered with a dupatta and surrounded with natural beauty to embrace the beauty of freedom. I wish everyone should have the right of choice."


— Apoorva Maheshwari, Indonesia

"My piece of art, "IN TOUCH TO THE FUTURE," is about how the internet and technology help people thrive academically, earn more money, and learn more about the world. Other ways technology is perceived to benefit society include greater information and understanding, advancements in business and employment opportunities, and a more interconnected globe as a result of globalization. Technology and society touched together to create a new universe where individuals might explore and improve our quality of life. It has an impact on people's lives and alters how they learn, think, and communicate. It has a significant impact on society, and today it is difficult to picture living without it. Technology and society are intertwined, interdependent, and mutually influential. And I view this positively because it has also had an impact on a number of societal sectors, like transportation, education, and medicine."


— Francis A. Matahum, Philippines

"Who doesn’t love chocolate? Lots of us find it hard to resist, which means we are contributing to the more than seven million metric tonnes consumed worldwide every year. But are we aware of the issues that cacao industry is facing right now? My digital illustration is the story of a social enterprise that I am supporting. I have the same advocacy with their social responsibility that created an impact to the cacao farmers as well as to our environment and economy. A chocolate that you can see in my art work says a lot about cacao for its sustainable, high-in-demand, high-value, and resilient crop given that the industry as a whole has sweet sorrows such as deforestation wherein cacao farmers usually clear tropical forests to plant new cocoa trees rather than reusing the same land and food insecurity.Consumers and commodity traders are still in love with chocolate and why wouldn’t they be? The industry is set to grow in the coming years, but with thousands of cacao farmers still living below the poverty line, it’s clear that many more companies need to truly commit to putting people before profit.I am on a mission to create sustainable, environment friendly, disaster-resilient livelihoods for farmers, while working toward solving food insecurity by equipping farmers with the training and resources they need to be better positioned toward sustainable success. It was born out of the wreckages of the typhoon, a venture which gave hope to our weary cacao farmers, and established a dignified and empowering profession, that better equips them to benefit from their trade, while making a lasting difference economically and environmentally. Let’s not make our chocolate tastes bittersweet for our environment and economy. Let’s give sweet treats to our cacao farmers and fellow citizens of this planet!"


— Charlene Mae Gulla Miguel, Philippines

"I am a surfer. And I support a social responsibility that protects our oceans, our waves.Surfing waves play a vital role in coastal processes, marine habitats and health and wellbeing. I love to ride and play in waves. I am passionate about the local surf spots and play a vital role in their protection.I turn this passion into practical action and a network of ocean guardian dedicated to safeguarding and improving our natural coastal heritage.I am a member of an organization that promotes ocean protection. In 2021, we were joined by over 55,000 supporters all over the world who signed our petition calling for more action to protect our coastline from development, plastic pollution, and sewage pollution and increasing levels of litter.We need to be mindful of the surfing equipment we choose. The surf manufacturing industry, with all the energy it consumes, has a very significant carbon footprint. Building surfboards has its own emissions. If we think of their life-cycle, they mean spending energy and different materials at different stages, and the generation of side waste.As we visualize a suggestion of the different stages of a surfboard’s life-cycle (gathering materials, construction, distribution, usage, and waste) it becomes easier to understand some often non-considered impacts.For instance, a board using resin made of waste products from other industries (let’s say sugar production, using sugar cane) is likely more sustainable than a petrol-based resin. A wood board using wood coming from a sustainably managed forest where trees are re-planted is more eco-friendly than one using wood whose origin is unknown. A shaper (or a factory) using renewable energy (especially in locations with a fossil-fuel-based energy grid) is likely more sustainable than using electricity from a coal or oil grid. All these details ultimately contribute to a more sustainable surfboard.Mind that we can also buy a second-hand surfboard (not in such a perfect shape, but not as expensive either). If the second-hand movement grows, this signals producers something else they need to work on: that customer want a market of second-hand products. Products that were originally made with enough quality to last – and again this incentives the industry to start working harder on issues like durability or eco-design.I try to critically look at what you buy and privilege more responsible processes, playing my part in contributing to a more eco-friendly industry. Society has long understood the need to protect our forests, rivers and mountains, but I saw that our natural surfing heritage was not afforded the same recognition.Protecting the oceans goes beyond surfing. We only get one life and we only get one ocean. Let’s protect it."


— Francis Rodney P. Miguel, Philippines

"The inspiration for my illustration came from my best friend, who got sexual harassment a few months ago but she chose to remain silent out of fear that others would judge her and make fun of her, and because the harasser had warned her not to tell anyone. Seeing the harasser happy and doing his daily life without feeling bad or even apologising. It irritates me every day. A few weeks ago, he apologized, saying that it was caused by the weather. It is not an excuse. Whatever the reason is, in my opinion, sexual abuse and sexual harassment are never acceptable. There is no excuse for behaviours like these. Let's stop sexual abuse and sexual harassment because we are human with humanity and we care."


— Nada Hasna Nazahah, Indonesia

"If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow. Fall seven times, stand up eight."


— Jhana Elaine A. Orpilla, Philippines

"Environmental protection and minimizing the effects of climate change are the causes I support. There are some urban areas where bike and walking are less welcome. Thus, in order to reach their destination, people are forced to rely on cars and other polluting vehicles, If we make our communities more attractive and conducive to biking and walking, this is a big help to mother nature and our health. Aside from the fact that each area's theme will be changed to create more stunning scenery, this will have a big positive impact so that we can mitigate the harsh effects of climate change. Sometimes, the most effect comes from our simplest actions. My art shows a scene with the harmony of the silhouette of people and the calm and cool theme of blue tones that can be seen in various objects and animals. Because individuals care and consider what is best for everyone, it appears to be a celebration of nature and animals. Although we are unable to hear or understand the voices of the animals and the natural world, they are appreciative of this worthwhile endeavor."


— Jefferson Padlan, Philippines

"Many people imagine forest rangers skiing through the trees, providing information and assistance to public visitors. While this is often a part of the job, forest rangers like me are involved in a wide range of activities that is even more dangerous than what we imagine.My art work shows how I support a social responsibility of a non-profit organization where I belong not only as a forest ranger but most importantly as a citizen of this planet. This is a call to all individuals to be a forest ranger in their local communities, I believe, the collective small act of care for our environment will create a massive impact. This is a reminder that there should always a forest ranger trait in us. The job of a forest ranger is never an easy task. It takes a lot of courage to defend the environment against irresponsible business entities and quarrying . The umbrella represents the environmental protection we make. There’s a signature initiative of the forest rangers that celebrate transformative approaches and innovative solutions that mobilize, inspire and connect people to drive action towards a more sustainable future on a healthy planet, sustainable businesses (eco-tourism and conservation) — those that are flipping the script and rethinking how we live and what progress and development look like. Government and business entities  should partner with us in this cause and not to put our lives in danger. We can have the same vision which is for the planet, people and profit. This is a sustainable initiative.According to Global Witness, the Philippines is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for environmental defenders.  Given this, let us remain hopeful that we can face challenges in solidarity and flip division into togetherness, and apathy to action. Through an agreement with the government, we became one of the largest collaborative reforestation efforts in the country using self-generated funds from low-volume geotourism. Over 2,000 hectares of land have been rescued, 17 ranger stations and 18 km of monitoring trails established, 100 rangers and 200 partners engaged, and over 200 households have been supported. More than 70,000 native trees have been planted and nurtured.The rangers are the ones getting their hands and feet dirty to defend our forests. Risking their lives for our shared future. Let’s follow their foot steps and be one of them.We are the forest rangers and we have the power to defend our environment!"


— Danilo Palacay, Philippines

"We live in an age where information is everything, and yet that same information can be twisted and manipulated, or far worse; not being true. It's easy to believe in one thing without knowing that that same information may not be the truth. This artwork shows that although the digital era contains all the knowledge a person might ever need, there will always be falsity within that vast amount of knowledge. Be wary of what you read and what you see online, because 1 + 1 will never be 3."


— Kim Joseph L. Peñaloza. Philippines

"For me, digital artwork  has opened a new wonderland. From the beginning, each time I using design for good purpose, it's feel like there is a fairy light lead me on the path. I'm very excited and happy to discover the creative world. Thankful for the contest so much cause it give me an opportunity to take new challenge"


— Ho Ngoc Phuong Anh, Vietnam

"Climate change and sustainability has been a topic that I have interest in and I decided to depict an illustration of what I hope the world to be. Planting more trees and people using alternatives to reduce carbon footprint. To create A Greener World for the better of humanity and the planet."


— Rachel Tan Wee Qing, Singapore

"I was inspired by my colleague who always supports me in every situation, especially during my drop time. She knows I have a bright side but sometimes gets dull due to constantly thinking about other person's assumptions. This word from her helps me deny what other people said that was not important to me, then life and everything gets better."


— Eny Rachmawati, Indonesia

"Although this design is conceptually inspired by the Netflix Original "Squid Games", the emotions and the personal meaning that I put behind working on this artwork are all solely mine and what I feel as a learning young adult voyaging through the professional workforce lifestyle, even as a college student. I have found this feeling burning inside me ever since I was in high school. I always felt like I have to run, and that I have to extremely chase something - my dreams and aspirations. Always having to experience the constant burnout, just to get where I want to. Something only the less privileged dreamers have to experience. Watching the creative show "Squid Games" only reminded me of these feelings, and that I am not alone in this cruel journey. The show's tagline states as "Kids' games are simple" equating us, the working class as kids and that all we have to do is run and run and run constantly to get what we deserve. Not knowing that there are undeserved consequences for us, which may be benefits for others. We are always reminded that while the working class have to suffer just to get what we deserve for survival, the elite 1% will always benefit from our tears and hard work. Kids' games are in fact simple, and this design aims to reminds us that the world is unfair in that sense - but it no longer has to be like that. We must take a stand to raise the living wages all around the world, especially for the South East Asian countries, and to be more compassionate of the working class' living conditions. To give us equal chances of that with the elite, to listen to what he wave to say, and for everyone else to experience what we have to go through just to get what we rightfully deserve to survive."


— John Joshua Salvador, Philippines

"Social impact is the positive change your organization creates to address a pressing social issue. This can be a local or global effort to tackle things like climate change, racial inequity, hunger, poverty, homelessness, or any other problem your community is facing"


— Kham Soneath, Cambodia

"Everyone has a mother and rightfully should not be taken away from their mother. Animals also feel love, pain and attachment. Animals, like humans, deserve to live and be loved. Animals, unlike humans, are defenseless, vulnerable and unable to express themselves. The worst thing is not even the fact that they are killed for meat. It’s the way they are abused, overly exploited and forced to endure the terrible living conditions in factory farms (some aren’t even allowed to live long enough to experience those terrible living conditions – for example, male calves are deemed useless to the dairy industry and are often disposed of within hours of being born).When you can choose to be anything, be kind."


— Linh Phuong Tran, Vietnam

"We owe it to future generations to keep the ocean clean. The negative effects on marine life can be avoided by properly disposing of waste, increasing awareness, and educating people."


— Jerret Ong Sze Wei, Brunei

"We are now in the phase of digital transformation where everything can be virtually interconnected. Youth contribution together with their innovative ideas are and will be playing the significant role in achieving this goal. Not only is the purpose of this artwork to raise awareness about this transformation , but also delivering the message to more young people, especially in ASEAN region, to activate their digital skills and knowledges in order to enable this futuristic world."


— Thipphavanh Xayasene, Laos

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"I made this artwork to show the fair beauty of the sea. To remind people that everyone should be fair to the nature. Because we live together with it. We could only enjoy and dive deeper to it if we keep our ocean sustainable for the future. The irresponsible act of human will bring disaster to the ocean. If it keeps happening then all those beauties will just end up become memories."


— Laviola Putri Yulinda, Indonesia