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Friends of Bata and Goodwall Success Stories II

The first half of 2022 is now over, and the partnership between Friends of Bata and Goodwall produced some incredible results. In the first quarter of this year, we had over a dozen winners across three challenges on important topics like sustainability and gender equality.  

This time around, we had nearly 75 winners across seven challenges! From kindness to empowering minorities to reimagining education, we got hundreds of amazing and innovative ideas and entries from all
over the world. In this post, we thought we’d share some of the most powerful ideas that came in as challenge entries, as well as a few quick words from the various challenge winners.  

Overall, the first half of 2022 has awarded 94 prize winners, received almost 1.4M impressions, and gotten more than 151K engagements. Countries with the highest participation levels so far have been Pakistan (13.4%), India (13.2%), Nigeria (11.4%), Bangladesh (5%), and the Philippines (3.7%); rounding out the top 10 countries are Nepal, the United States, Ghana, Somalia, and Kenya.  

Because we more than quintupled the number of winners this quarter, we’re going to structure this post a bit differently than last time. For each challenge, you’ll get a brief description followed by one
featured winner. At the end, we’ll list out all the other winners with links to their entries, as well. (Some quotes below have been edited for clarity.)

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#CyberKindness Challenge & Winners

Sponsored by Friends of Bata for the International Day of Kindness, the #CyberKindnesschallenge ended April 13, 2022, and awarded a $300 cash pool for 4winners.

Let’s start an online global kindness movement! For a chance to win cash prizes → Come up with a campaign to spread kindness on the internet. Post your idea in a creative post or a video, including the slogan and the action plan that will inspire people to join. #CyberKindness is here, it’s your turn to inspire others to spread kindness!

In this challenge, we asked Goodwallers to share videos or text posts to answer the question: How can we spread more kindness online?

Zahraa Haffejee

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Check out their Goodwall

Profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Zahraa, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

I'm Zahraa. I'm from South Africa, I'm 17, and currently in my final year at high school. I enjoy reading and writing. One day I hope to open up my own business.

Congratulations on winning the #CyberKindness Challenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

Nowadays on the internet, it’s full of hate.There are hateful comments and negative vibes everywhere. My idea, “Kindness is Contagious,” is to help make people feel better by using the hashtag “kindness virus.”

Do you have any ideas on what you'll do with your prize?

I’m currently in my final year of high school and applying to university, so I will use the money for application fees, textbooks, and other resources I might need for university.

Finally, how did you learn about Goodwall? And, what do you think about your Goodwall experience to date?

One day, I had an email, a promotion email that I usually ignore, but this one looked interesting. It was talking about sustainability. So I downloaded the app, signed up, and created my profile, and then I’ve been using it ever since. I’ve really enjoyed my experience with Goodwall so far. I’ve learned a lot, seen a lot of new things, and learned
about a lot of new cultures. It’s a really fun app.

Other #CyberKindness Challenge Winners

#PitchChallenge & Winners

The #PitchChallenge is one of our most popular Goodwall hashtags, a purpose-driven innovation campaign we use for various themes and issues. Ending on May 31, 2022, this iteration centered around student success ideas and had a $2,000 cash pool divided among 10 winners.

Win $200for your idea! In a 1-min video, pitch a business idea that helps students! How can it make their lives easier? Help them reach their academic goals? #PitchChallenge is back this May to help fund the best ideas for student success!

Lileth Jesalva

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Check out their Goodwall profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Lileth, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hello everyone, my name is Lileth Jesalva, andI’m 21 years old. I live in Mendez, Philippines, and I’m also a first-year student here at the local Cavite State University.

Congratulations on winning the #PitchChallenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

As a student, there are too many sources that can be found on the Internet. It consumes too much of the researchers' time.

Libtech is an app that compiles and provides a wide range of literary works and academic papers that can help researchers by giving them an app that helps them better manage their time. We all know that
finding credible sources is not easy, but with Libtech you do not need to worry about it.  

As a student, it is hard for us to trust unknown sources. Not all the information on the Internet is from reliable authors and publishers. It does not guarantee that all the information is true. So we created an app that not only gives convenience and plenty of books but we assure that the app contains all necessary information based on facts and truth only and written by authorized personnel.

Do youhave any ideas about what you'll do with your prize?

I decided that I will divide it into three parts. 25% will go to my small business, and 25% will be for my personal use. The remaining part I’ll give to my mom so she can budget it toward our daily needs.

Finally, how did you learn about Goodwall? And, what do you think about your Goodwall experience to date?

My boyfriend introduced it to me, he said thatI can share my knowledge there, my thoughts and ideas. At first, I was hesitant
to join because I’m not the kind of person that has the confidence to face people, especially on social media. Now that I’ve won, it gives me a different feeling, that I gained more knowledge, I gained more confidence.  

Other #PitchChallenge Winners

Here are the other winning Goodwallers of this program:

CyberSafety Challenge & Winners

Our #CyberSafetychallenge ended on April 29, 2022, and aimed to gather the community’s collective knowledge around online scams, security breaches, hacks, and other digital safety concerns.  

Have you ever been scammed online? You could win cash prizes by posting a photo or a 1-min video of your experience! Tell us about a time when you were scammed, or almost scammed, and the steps you have taken to stay safe online. Any tips for us? Let’s turn our #CyberSafety up!

In this challenge, we awarded prizes to Goodwallers who shared the best online safety tips and stories, awarding a $450 cash pool split amongst 5 winners.

Roissyah Fernanda

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Kecamatan Lumajang, Indonesia

Check out their Goodwall profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Roissyah, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hello! My name is Roissyah Fernanda. I am fromIndonesia, and I am one of the winners of the #CyberSafety challenge. Currently, I am studying statistics at Indonesia Open University.

Congratulations on winning the #CyberSafety Challenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

First, I want to say thank you very much to Friends of Bata for sponsoring this challenge. You motivated Goodwallers to actively participate in many challenges. The idea behind my submission is that
I want to tell my experience to Goodwallers with the hope that they won’t get scammed [online] in a similar way to me. Beside that, I want to educate people about how important it is to keep our personal data safe.

Do youhave any ideas on what you'll do with your prize?

I will use this prize to pay bills for my next[college course]. Aside from that, I want to buy hosting and a domain for my new website. This website will talk about tips and tricks in technology and cyber safety, because I want to give back to society.

Finally, how did you learn about Goodwall? And, what do you think about your Goodwall experience to date?

So far, my experience in Goodwall is amazing.Since I joined in 2020, I think I have made a lot of progress. I have improved some skills like problem solving, critical thinking, and public speaking. I think I became more confident about myself, even though there’s a lot of stuff still to fix.

Other #CyberSafety ChallengeWinners

Here are the other winning Goodwallers of this program:

#MyStudentLife Challenge & Winners

The #MyStudentLife challenge ended on May 16, 2022, and awarded a $1,000 cash prize pool amongst 5 winners.

Take us through a day in your life as a student! Post a creative 1-min video that describes how a full day in your student life looks like, from morning to bedtime. Do you go to school, take online classes, maybe hang out on campus? Any tips to make school life better #MyStudentLife is here to celebrate you!

#MyStudentLife Challenge Winners

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Here are the winning Goodwallers of this program:

#ImagineEd Challenge & Winners

In the #ImagineEdchallenge, which ended on May 31, 2022, we awarded $200 each to 5 winners. We asked participants to tell us: How to be successful in college? What would a successful day at university look like?

We all deserve a good education. What skills or classes should a typical school day include to prepare students for life in the real world? It doesn't matter whether it's yoga or budgeting, just post your idea and explain why! #ImagineEd is here to design the future of education!

Uchizi Chavula

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Blantyre, Malawi

Check out their Goodwall profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Uchizi, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hi everyone, my name is Uchizi Chavula, I amMalawian, and I’m 18 years old. I’m a very curious person, and I’m very open-minded. I really love trying new things, and music is one of my greatest passions. Music has so many elements to it and so much depth. It’s this curiosity that got me to Goodwall, because I was scrolling through Instagram one day and I saw something from Goodwall in my stories and in my feed, and I asked myself, what’s this all about?

Congratulations on winning the #ImagineEd Challenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

I think that we should be taught our basic human rights in school, because I believe that knowledge is power. If we know our basic  human rights, we’ll better know how to protect ourselves. If we don’t know, we can get abused and not know that we’re getting abused. Knowing also will allow us to protect those around us. I also talked about learning diplomacy skills, because peace is the only way forward, and being taught diplomacy skills from a young age will help us promote peace. They will help us understand that global problems require global solutions.

Do you have any ideas on what you'll do with your prize?

I have not yet decided what to do with the money, so I’m going to put it in an insurance trust so that it grows slowly!

Other #ImagineEd ChallengeWinners

Here are the other winning Goodwallers of this program:

#MyTradition Challenge & Winners

We have over 2 million students and young professionals representing 150+ countries on the Goodwall platform — meaning there are a lot of unique cultural elements and traditions to celebrate! In the #MyTraditionchallenge, which ended June 15, 2022, we awarded $100 each to 10winners.

The best traditions are the ones you share! For a chance to win cash prizes, tell us about a family tradition or a community ritual that you love. What’s the story behind it? What makes it so special? It could be anything that inspires a warm sense of belonging in you, just post a photo or a video with the hashtag #MyTradition, and describe it. Our traditions help us define who we are, so let's celebrate them!

Muniru Naim

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Winneba, Ghana

Check out their Goodwall profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Muniru, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hello everyone, my name is Muniru. I’m 21 years old and I’m currently a student at the University Of Education, Winneba. I love to give back to society, I love volunteering, and I’m concerned about mental health, education, climate change, and other areas.

Congratulations on winning the #MyTradition Challenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

My idea is drawn from sustainability and looking at the fact that I love to impact society. The Dumba Festival is an annual festival celebrated by the chiefs and people of Wa of the Wala Paramountcy in the Upper West Region of Ghana. It is usually celebrated in the month of September or October. It serves as an occasion to unite the people of
the area, renew their commitment to Islam and commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. People come together to promote peace and share ideas and solidarity in the region.

Do you have any ideas on what you'll do with your prize?

Part of my prize will go to some of my needs as an undergrad and to progress my education.

Finally, how did you learn about Goodwall? And, what do you think about your Goodwall experience to date?

Goodwall has always been the best community for me so far. I encountered Goodwall on Instagram. I downloaded the app, I started participating, and I started learning a lot of things from Goodwall.

Other #MyTradition Challenge Winners

Here are the other winning Goodwallers of this program:

#INmedia Challenge & Winners

The #INmediachallenge ended June 30, 2022 and awarded a $500 cash pool for 5 winners.

Watch your favorite shows and movies in a whole new light! Five winners will win cash prizes from our $500 cash pool! Here's how to participate:

  • Post a photo or a 1 -min video, answering the question below↓.
  • Remember to add the hashtag #INmedia!
  • In addition to winning cash prizes, your ideas may also promote inclusivity by highlighting content you enjoy.

Tell us about an ad, a TV show or a movie that you enjoy that you think is culturally inclusive. How does it embrace diversity? It might have characters of different ages, sizes, or backgrounds, or maybe it doesn't shy away from not so popular topics. Whatever you think it is, just share your example.

Cristela Mejica

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San Pedro, Philippines

Check out their Goodwall profile page and their winning entry.

Hi Cristela, could you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hi, I’m Cristela Mejica, a finance college student, and it’s my last semester as a third year student. I’m currently busy with my thesis, especially since I am a group leader. When I’m not studying, I’m watching anime

Congratulationson winning the #INmedia Challenge! Could you give us a little background into your idea?

I chose to talk about One Piece in my entry because it’s my favorite anime, and I’ve watched it two times even though it has over 1,000 episodes. The series focuses on Monkey D. Luffy, a young man made of rubber who is inspired by his childhood idol, and he sets off on a
journey to find the mythical treasure One Piece and to eventually become King of the Pirates. He made friends along the way, and throughout his travels, he visited a lot of countries with a lot of cultures and races. It’s going to have a Netflix live adaptation soon, and the cast are from very diverse backgrounds.

Do you have any ideas on what you'll do with your prize?

I will use the prize money to repay some of my debts, and also obtain a government ID and other official documents since I need to get these organized. The rest of the money will become part of my savings, especially because I might need to use it once my internship period
starts.

Finally, how did you learn about Goodwall? And, what do you think about your Goodwall experience to date?

I found Goodwall on the Play Store app becauseI was looking for a social media app that would motivate me with my studies. This is a very good app because the community is inspiring and it challenges
people from time to time to think critically and be innovative with the
possibility of winning prizes. I don’t regret joining Goodwall, and I will
continue recommending it to people!

Other #INmedia Challenge Winners

Here are the other winning Goodwallers of this program:

 #MinoritiesMatter Challenge & Winners

Finally, we just wrapped up our #MinoritiesMatterchallenge, where we asked Goodwallers to share their stories of how being different from the rest of the group helped them improve, grow stronger, or build their self-esteem. We split a $2,000cash prize pool amongst 16 different winners, and this challenge ended on June 30, 2022.

Let's celebrate our differences! Post a photo or a 1-min video, telling us about a time you felt like being different from others at school or at work made you stronger! How did having a different background help you succeed? You might have thought of a way to do something differently, or maybe you were able to offer something no one else could…just make sure to include the hashtag #MinoritiesMatter. Your story could help someone know they too belong to the tribe!  

#MinoritiesMatter Challenge Winners

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Here are the winning Goodwallers of this program:

Congratulations once more to all our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who participated!

We'll be back with another round of challenge updates and winner announcements right after Q3 ends in September.

Embarking on the path of entrepreneurship can be daunting, fraught with obstacles and uncertainties.

However, the journey of Adrian Escabias, as detailed in our latest Friends of Bata case study, offers invaluable insights and practical lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Here's why young entrepreneurs should delve into Adrian's story of ups and downs, and the strategies employed to successfully launch Aticco Ventures:

  1. Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Adrian's transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship showcases the importance of resilience. He faced significant setbacks, including the collapse of his startup Subbo and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Escamu. His ability to bounce back and continue innovating is a powerful lesson for any entrepreneur.
  2. Learning from failure: The case study highlights how Adrian turned failures into learning opportunities. For example, the legal issues and partner conflicts he faced in Subbo underscore the necessity of solid legal agreements and the importance of having experienced advisors.
  3. Importance of Intellectual Property: Protecting intellectual property is crucial, as illustrated by the challenges Adrian faced with his CTO at Subbo. Ensuring proper legal safeguards can prevent devastating losses and help maintain the integrity of your business.
  4. Securing Funding: Adrian's experiences reveal the complexities of startup funding. From relying on personal finances and bank loans to establishing community-based pledge funds, his journey underscores the need for creative and strategic approaches to secure capital.
  5. Building a Supportive Community: Aticco Ventures is a testament to the power of community-driven innovation. By fostering a network of experienced entrepreneurs and investors, Adrian has created an environment where startups can thrive through mentorship, collaboration, and shared resources.
  6. Networking and Relationship Building: The value of strong professional networks is a recurring theme in Adrian's story. Regular networking events and workshops at Aticco Ventures help entrepreneurs build essential connections that can lead to new opportunities and collaborations.

For  aspiring entrepreneurs, Adrian Escabias's journey provides a realistic and inspiring look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. It offers practical lessons on resilience, the importance of solid legal foundations, creative funding solutions, and the power of community. By learning from Adrian's experiences,  entrepreneurs can better navigate their own paths and avoid common pitfalls.

Click here to download the case study and find our all details about his challenges and journey!

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