In October 2017, #HERplanetearth partnered with #WasteNoWeekend, a movement that encourages individuals to devote 25% of their week to exploration, adventure and life enriching experiences. Together we brought a team of 10 women to surf and SUP in Siargao, Philippines, during four days, to support the Siargao Environmental Awareness (SEA) Movement, a local organisation
which focuses on marine conservation and empowerment of underprivileged Filipino women.
which focuses on marine conservation and empowerment of underprivileged Filipino women.
About SEA Movement
SEA Movement is a collaboration between people of diverse backgrounds and skills - surfers, artists, writers, journalists, IT experts and policy-makers - who want to preserve the natural resources and beauty of the island of Siargao.
It is also a great hub for people with unique skills and a passion for nature to connect and network together.
Ultimately, SEA Movement aims to create waves of change and is also about surfing in clean and pristine waters.
SEA Movement is a collaboration between people of diverse backgrounds and skills - surfers, artists, writers, journalists, IT experts and policy-makers - who want to preserve the natural resources and beauty of the island of Siargao.
It is also a great hub for people with unique skills and a passion for nature to connect and network together.
Ultimately, SEA Movement aims to create waves of change and is also about surfing in clean and pristine waters.
As part of this mission, the team helped fund and set up a new grassroots initiative for local women in Siargao. This livelihood project focused on recycling items such as shopping bags or plastic from the sea to create fashionable bags and accessories for sale. The funds raised by #HERplanetearth went towards buying materials that the women need, such as sewing machines, thread and ink for printing logos, to help them start the process and launch their co-op project.
About Siargao
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”.
It is located 800 kilometres southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila and belongs to the province of Surigao del Norte.
Siargao has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres (169 sq mi) and is considered a secret paradise and a hidden gem with 48 islets of perfect white sand, enchanting lagoons, caves, sand bars, coral reefs, unusual rock formations, exotic wildlife, endless rice fields, waterfalls, a large mangrove forest reserve and so much more...
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”.
It is located 800 kilometres southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila and belongs to the province of Surigao del Norte.
Siargao has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres (169 sq mi) and is considered a secret paradise and a hidden gem with 48 islets of perfect white sand, enchanting lagoons, caves, sand bars, coral reefs, unusual rock formations, exotic wildlife, endless rice fields, waterfalls, a large mangrove forest reserve and so much more...
#HERplanetearth is a global women’s advocacy movement that promotes a deeper connection
between women empowerment and the integrity of the environment.
between women empowerment and the integrity of the environment.