Civic Tech & ImpactCompleted· 2011 - 2016
Malayo ang mararating ng bente pesos mo (20pesos.org)
Pioneering grassroots educational micro-donations to fund school supplies and learning kits for public school children
Role: Founder & Campaign Lead
Verified Online Sources, Press & Recognition
macoymejia.com Archive2011 - 2016
20pesos.org Campaign Documentation & Outreach Archives
“'Malayo ang mararating ng 20 pesos mo sa mga batang gustong mag-aral' — Grassroots educational micro-giving initiative.”
Executive Overview
Many children in rural public schools miss classes simply because their families cannot afford basic notebooks and pencils. 20pesos.org broke down traditional philanthropy into accessible micro-actions under the rallying cry: 'Malayo ang mararating ng 20 pesos mo sa mga batang gustong mag-aral'.
Key Technical & Operational Highlights
Mobilized micro-donations directly purchasing school bags, notebooks, and learning materials for thousands of students
Organized direct volunteer drives to assemble and distribute school supply kits (notebooks, pencils, pad paper, and backpacks) directly to underprivileged elementary students
Built transparent digital tracking ledgers verifying every peso received and disbursed
Impact & Outcomes
Distributed essential school supply packs to thousands of public elementary pupils
Proved the power of transparent micro-giving long before commercial crowdfunding portals took root locally
Technologies & Tools
Web CrowdfundingTransparency LedgersCommunity OrganizingSocial Media Mobilization