LIKSI

A Hybrid SMS and Video-Based Community Organizing Platform

LIKSI is a community-driven initiative that combines the accessibility of SMS with the engaging power of online video to empower residents in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in the Philippines. Recognizing the diverse internet connectivity in rural areas, LIKSI employs a hybrid approach to ensure maximum reach and impact.

LIKSI can effectively engage with communities facing low-bandwidth challenges by utilizing SMS and messaging as the primary communication channel. This allows for consistent information dissemination, feedback collection, and community mobilization through text messages. To enhance the learning experience in areas with better connectivity, LIKSI complements SMS with informative and engaging online videos. These videos provide in-depth explanations, demonstrations, and visual aids on various topics relevant to community development.

Through this hybrid model, LIKSI aims to bridge the digital divide, foster community empowerment, and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing the specific needs and circumstances of rural communities in the Philippines.

Inspired by MIT's Scaleup Program,  the Asian School of Governance launched the Scaleup Leadership Lab as a platform for accelerating growth for viable solutions and enterprises. 

"Launched in 2011 by D-Lab, MIT's Scale-Ups program assists social entrepreneurs from MIT and the developing world, as well as nongovernmental organizations and corporations, to bring poverty alleviating technologies to market at scale. read more..."

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