Lunas Collective

Kumusta? We are Lunas Collective, a feminist, volunteer-powered chat helpline and care space for people who experience gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination and/or have sexual and reproductive health concerns. It was during the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the Philippines, in March 2020, when the collective was founded. GBV cases were found to have increased globally during lockdown - while limiting people's mobility may have kept them safe from the virus, it also isolated some people with their abusers, farther from safety, support, and vital health-related information. We collaborated with the aid of digital tools and spaces, ultimately reaching survivors through channels they can access from where they were locked down, even just by using free data. "Nandito ang Lunas, kapag handa ka na (Lunas is here, when you are ready)." We assure people that they are not alone, and there will always be agencies ready to help them achieve their idea of safety, healing, and justice. Through community and collective action, we share the care to those who need it; to date, we have onboarded over 200 vollies and engaged with over 1,000 survivors from across the Philippines. We are supported by the University of the Philippines Women's Studies Foundation, Inc., UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, and UP Department of Women and Development Studies. We've also received support and have past or ongoing partnerships with key organizations including: Australia Global Alumni, Global Affairs Canada through PBSP, United Nations Development Programme, USAID through RTI International, Likhaan Center for Women's Health Inc., Commission on Human Rights Philippines, Office of Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Office of the (former) VP of the Philippines, Atty. Leni Robredo, Bayi, Inc., and Oxfam PH. We also work with interns and fieldwork students from various programs and universities, including those from the University of the Philippines (Social Work, Community Development, and Fine Arts undergrads; Social Work and Women and Development Studies masters) and Psychology undergraduates from Miriam College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and De La Salle University. In time for our third year anniversary in March 2023, we started working with EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation; Lunas Collective will be engaging people aged 15 to 24 y/o in creating communities of care. We find that there is a lot of work to be done - learning about gender inequality and GBV root causes, eroding power of guilt and shame that prevent people from seeking help, and celebrating diverse gender identities, sexualities, and pleasures so every body is free to give and receive love. We're also building on our helpline operations and growing ability to research, educate, and advocate. We are happy to connect with you in this space! For volunteer opportunities and collaborations, message at lunascollective@gmail.com. Let's #ShareTheCare! #NanditoAngLunas #LunasCollective

⁣⁣🎉 ⁣𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲! 💜⠀ ⠀ This weekend, we'd love to hear from you, our community of care! ⁣💬✨ Check out our IG story prompts and share your favorite care activities with us. Stay tuned to our Instagram page for more info. ⁣👀⠀ ⠀ 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gvD9fhvX ⠀ ⁣#NanditoAngLunas⠀⠀ #LunasCollective⠀⠀ #PleasureIsPower⠀⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣✨ 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 ✍️⠀ ⠀ Kick off 2025 with a meaningful journey of self-discovery! 🌟 Join Lunas Collective’s creative writing workshop, facilitated by writer and teacher at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Lakan Umali. ⠀ Check out our program below and sign up today! 💡 Embrace the process, reconnect with your voice, and reclaim your story—no pressure, just you and your words.⠀ ⠀ 📅 January 18, 2025 (Saturday)⠀ ⏰ 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM⠀ 📍 Diliman, QC 1101⠀ 🖊️ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/LunasEvents ⠀ This event is organized by Lunas Collective, with support from EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation and The Asia Foundation. Special thanks to our partners in creating safe care spaces for all, UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies and UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc. ⁣🫶🏻⠀ ⠀ #NanditoAngLunas⠀ #LunasCollective⠀ #PleasureIsPower⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣⁣✨ [𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 ✍️⠀ ⠀ Start the year with self-discovery through creative writing! Join Lunas Collective's care activity, facilitated by writer and teacher at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Lakan Umali. 🌟⠀ ⠀ This workshop isn’t about perfecting your craft or producing a polished piece—it’s about embracing the process, reconnecting with your voice, and reclaiming your story on your terms. ⁣💡⠀ ⠀ ⁣Let your words flow freely and your truth take shape—write at your own pace and rediscover your voice! ⏳⠀ ⠀ 📅 January 18, 2025 (Saturday)⠀ 📍 Diliman, QC 1101⠀ 🖊️ Sign up today: bitly/LunasEvents⠀ ⠀ This event is organized by Lunas Collective, with support from EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation and The Asia Foundation. Special thanks to our partners in creating safe care spaces for all, UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies and UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. ⁣🫶🏻⠀ ⠀ #NanditoAngLunas⠀ #LunasCollective⠀ #PleasureIsPower⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣⁣⁣⁣🌟💜 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲! 💚🤝⠀ ⠀ On December 10, 2024, we formalized our partnership with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde's Service Learning Program at The Atrium at Benilde.⠀ ⠀ The Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony was attended by our Chief Operating Officer, Clare Salvador; Director of Communications, Ria Landingin; and Data Analyst and Lead for MEL, Nina Araos.⠀ ⠀ Since January 2024, we've had the privilege of collaborating with the CSB Multimedia program for three terms, co-creating impactful projects through Service Learning.⠀ ⠀ 💜🌈 Thank you, CSB, for sharing the care with Lunas Collective! We are excited to build on this partnership and create more meaningful collaborations in 2025. 🙌⠀ ⠀ #NanditoAngLunas⠀ #LunasCollective⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣⁣💫 Last December 10, we came together for Feminist Approaches to Psychosocial Care as a Response to Gender-Based Violence, a meaningful day dedicated to learning, connection, and community care. ⁣💜🌈⠀⠀ ⠀ The session featured:⠀⠀ 📚 A mini lecture on tackling gender inequality and fostering autonomy in care⠀⠀ 💬 Interactive activities to reflect on effective support strategies and building confidence in caring for others⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Through healing, solidarity, and empowerment, we created a safe space for collective action and feminist fun! 🫶🏻⠀⠀ ⠀ This event was organized by Lunas Collective as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW, with support from Australia Awards Philippines and EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation. ⠀ Special thanks also goes out to our partners in creating safe care spaces for all, UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc., Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines - Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights Center, Bayi, Inc., PANTAY, our sponsor, Happy Brew Kombucha.⠀ ⠀ 📸 Credit: Lunas Collective December 10 Event Documentation Team (more photos will be shared with the event participants soon!)⠀⠀ ⠀ ⁣#NanditoAngLunas⠀⠀ #LunasCollective⠀⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣⁣🌈💜 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 #𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. 🌿💫⠀ ⠀ This 8th run featured private sharing circles and an Omāmori/Anting-Anting Making Workshop, guided by our talented facilitators Yllang Montenegro and Len-Len of The O Home. Through art and storytelling, participants explored themes of resilience, feminism, and healing, fostering deeper connections and community care.⠀ ⠀ ⁣Organized by Lunas Collective with the support of Australia Awards Philippines, EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation, and The Asia Foundation, this event is part of our 18-Day Campaign to End VAW commemoration. ⁣🫶🏻⠀ ⠀ ⁣We’re also proud to partner with UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc., Bayi, Inc., Bayi, Inc., Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines - Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights Center, and PANTAY, together with our sponsor, Happy Brew Kombucha, in creating safe care spaces for all.⠀ ⠀ 📸 Rey Ruby Photography⠀ ⠀ ⁣#NanditoAngLunas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #LunasCollective⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ShareTheCare

⁣⁣⁣#𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿⠀⠀⠀ Know that every setback is merely a setup for a greater comeback. We are here, rooting for you every step of the way! ⁣🫶🏻⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⁣⁣🎨 Content Series credit goes to our collaborators from Team Alpas - DLS CSB.⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #LunasCollective #SafeSpacesNow⠀⠀⠀ ⁣#VAWFreePH!⁣#UNiTEdforaVAWfreePhilippines⠀⠀⠀ #VAWBigyangWakasNgayonNaAngOras

⁣⁣✨ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗼𝗳 #𝟭𝟴𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲? 🤝⠀ ⠀ Think about the trust and understanding that build a strong connection. What does it take for someone to earn your confidence and become a true confidante in your life? 💜⠀ ⠀ #NanditoAngLunas, ready to #ShareTheCare. Tara, usap tayo! Our volunteer-powered service operates Mondays through Saturdays, 1:00 to 7:00 PM via Facebook Messenger. 💬⠀ ⠀ Together, let’s create #SafeSpaces and a #VAWFreePH. 🧡⠀ ⠀ 🎨 Content Series credit goes to our collaborators from Team Clematis - DLS CSB.⠀ ⠀ #LunasCollective #SafeSpacesNow #OrangeTheWorld #UNiTEdforaVAWfreePhilippines #VAWBigyangWakasNgayonNaAngOras

⁣⁣✨ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗼𝗳 #𝟭𝟴𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? 🎶⠀ ⠀ Music has the power to connect us with our emotions and experiences. Reflect on the song that best resonates with your journey and why it speaks to your heart. 💜⠀ ⠀ #NanditoAngLunas, ready to #ShareTheCare. Tara, usap tayo! Our volunteer-powered service operates Mondays through Saturdays, 1:00 to 7:00 PM via Facebook Messenger. 💬⠀ ⠀ Together, let’s create #SafeSpaces and a #VAWFreePH. 🧡⠀ ⠀ 🎨 Content Series credit goes to our collaborators from Team Clematis - DLS CSB.⠀ ⠀ #LunasCollective #SafeSpacesNow #OrangeTheWorld #UNiTEdforaVAWfreePhilippines #VAWBigyangWakasNgayonNaAngOras