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2023

In 2023, we’ve told...

26

stories

featuring

9

CAUSES

from

6

countries

with

40

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS

garnering

24400000

online views

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With you, We’ve built a

775300

Strong Community

who have taken

369135

Actions

*Based on available data from 2023
Actions include shares, comments, visits to related websites and story actions (volunteer, donate or support for featured causes)

Stories inspire us to be changemakers. That's the driving force behind Our Better World. Thanks to your support, our stories have sparked positive transformations!

Stories inspire us to be changemakers. That's the driving force behind Our Better World. Thanks to your support, our stories have sparked positive transformations!

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The online interaction was excellent and demonstrated that more people came to know us and our work. That was fantastic and what we were hoping for.

Kennedy Michael, FounderAlliance of River Three, Malaysia

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Previously it was only 1-2 people/month but now there are 15 people who volunteer to be volunteers in a month. With this story, we hope we can use it to voice disability rights in Indonesia.

I Wayan Karmen, SecretaryYayasan Cahaya Mutiara Ubud, Indonesia

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The events we participated in in Singapore in October 2023 provided us with a much-appreciated opportunity to interact and potentially collaborate with Singaporeans and other communities in our region.

Datu Shariff Pendatun, ConsultantHineleban Foundation, Philippines

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Earlier it was 10-20 volunteers per month, now we're getting 5-6 volunteer emails per day! We have used the story to show to the world our work, the current state of affairs, and intended impact. The video has helped us reach like-minded people!

Aradhana Rai Gupta, Co-FounderProject Baala, India

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We usually also get a lot of volunteers but after the story, we found the perfect employees for our organisation and some experienced volunteers too. We have this team working with us now.

Gitanjali Babbar, FounderKat-Katha, India

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We've seen a surge in foot traffic to the cafe, jumping from 200 to 400 monthly visits. We also reached a whole new audience – followers are popping up from outside Indonesia, and many are asking about our Cafe Inklusi location.

Kichi Jacob, Co-FounderCafe Inklusi, Indonesia

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The online interaction was excellent and demonstrated that more people came to know us and our work. That was fantastic and what we were hoping for.

Kennedy Michael, FounderAlliance of River Three, Malaysia

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Previously it was only 1-2 people/month but now there are 15 people who volunteer to be volunteers in a month. With this story, we hope we can use it to voice disability rights in Indonesia.

I Wayan Karmen, SecretaryYayasan Cahaya Mutiara Ubud, Indonesia

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The events we participated in in Singapore in October 2023 provided us with a much-appreciated opportunity to interact and potentially collaborate with Singaporeans and other communities in our region.

Datu Shariff Pendatun, ConsultantHineleban Foundation, Philippines

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Earlier it was 10-20 volunteers per month, now we're getting 5-6 volunteer emails per day! We have used the story to show to the world our work, the current state of affairs, and intended impact. The video has helped us reach like-minded people!

Aradhana Rai Gupta, Co-FounderProject Baala, India

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We usually also get a lot of volunteers but after the story, we found the perfect employees for our organisation and some experienced volunteers too. We have this team working with us now.

Gitanjali Babbar, FounderKat-Katha, India

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We've seen a surge in foot traffic to the cafe, jumping from 200 to 400 monthly visits. We also reached a whole new audience – followers are popping up from outside Indonesia, and many are asking about our Cafe Inklusi location.

Kichi Jacob, Co-FounderCafe Inklusi, Indonesia

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Our stories embody the power of human connection. They show us that we can all make a difference.

Our stories embody the power of human connection. They show us that we can all make a difference.

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The OBW Storyteller Summit was a great place to make new acquaintances from various countries. I am excited at the possibilities and shared experiences that these new friendships could bring.Mamta Singh, Storyteller, India

The OBW Storyteller Summit made me realize that Singaporeans are truly inclusive, genuinely concerned and a full of heart. It’s rare to find people that are sincerely genuine in what they do, and really walk the talk.Raisa Bautista, Storyteller, Philippines

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OBW’s women empowerment stories inspired me more because I now know that I am not alone. I feel inspired, and I feel like pursuing my plan of advocating for trauma-informed care.Joan Cordero, Philippines

Learning from the real people in OBW stories who raise awareness and succeed motivates me to do the same. Whether by adopting their methods or adjusting them to fit our surroundings, their experiences inspire me.Fiannisa Putri, Indonesia

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I think the OBW Storyteller Summit programme was diverse and thoughtfully put together. The participants of this programme share the same spirit of doing good, fostering greater understanding.Gautam Pemmaraju. Storyteller, India

OBW’s environment stories make me feel I can take a step to protect our environment. There’s a lot of garbage in our area. I’ll take the initiative to clean our surroundings and educate our people to make it clean.Siva Surya

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After Viewing Our Stories

97

%

became more aware of
people doing good in Asia

74

%

felt inspired to contribute to
social causes

64

%

took action

37

Shared our stories with others

40

Learnt more about featured causes

32

Recommended that others join our community

16

Collaborated with us

16

Volunteered for featured causes

14

Pitched a story to us

11

Donated to featured causes

Data from OBW's community survey 2023 results, 510 respondents

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