Scuba for Change - we are going Live!

[Note from Editor: Scuba for Change is a new 'non for profit' that has an understanding of the problem that we find lacking in many others. We think that the leadership behind the organization have significant experience in the real business world and can use these skills to create sustainable economic models that can empower local communities.]

Well, it's been an idea more than a decade in the making.

你可能记得,第一种子的灵感或者Scuba for Change came to me in Cambodia 2004, where I saw some horrific things the marginalised kids of Cambodia were exposed to... but on the same trip, I saw humanity at its best, small scale "social enterprises" that helped broke the cycle of explotation for the marginalised Cambodian kids.

从那以后，有一个强大的董事会，支持者和社会投资者，Scuba For Change for Change已演变为当今模型。1zplay

发射

I am very pleased to announce that Scuba for Change will be commencing its operation in Puerto Galera, Philippines. We are located within the beautiful settings of Sunset at Annual Beach Resort.

The Resort is a local owned resort, designed for families and comfort travellers. It is away from the hustle and bustle (and the negative elements) of Sabang.

We are having an official "business launch" on 27th February 2015, and we will share our business launch photos with you. If for some magical reason you can make your way to Puerto Galera and attend our launch event on 27th Feb, please contact me via email info@scubaforchange.com and I will ensure we look after you re Resort Room Rates and Dive Rates.

以防万一您错过了它，Scuba的变革将成为社会企业：有五件事：1zplay

1. 我们的潜水业务中产生的利润中有100％将保留在菲律宾。注意：像我这样的董事会成员没有付款。
2. 50% of our profits will go towards The Stairway Foundation, funding specific programmes that help put an end to child exploitation and helping Indigenous Filipino kids overcome their marginalisation.
3. We will fund selected tourism related busines start-ups for locals on low-interest loan basis.
4. 生成的利润中有10％将作为利润份额重新分配给员工。
5. In the not so distant future, our operations (we will be more than a one shop dive operation) will be managed an operated by locals. We will fund all PADI scuba accreditation and eductional costs (e.g. university).

Further Reading

介绍'Scuba for Change'

1zplay用于变革的水肺

The Stairway Foundation