The unemployment rate in the low-income queer populations surveyed was SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the unemployment (& underemployment) rate of the Philippines in its entirety.*
The Pink Streak in a Grey Market: Queerness and Poverty in the Urban Philippines, Ryan Thoreson (2009), Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative
work in the informal economy where there are no social protection policies to speak of.*
Others who obtain jobs in the formal sector remit mandatory monthly contributions to public insurance companies even if heteronormative biases in the law prevent their same-sex partners from benefiting from the same protections heterosexual spouses enjoy.*
*Sexuality and Poverty Synthesis Report, Kate Hawkins, Stephen Wood, Tanya Charles, Xiaopei He, Zhen Li, Anne Lim, Ilana Mountian and Jaya Sharma (2014)
on students in a variety of ways—for example, through gendered uniforms or dress codes, restrictions on hair length, gendered restrooms, classes and activities that differ for boys and girls, and close scrutiny of same-sex friendships and relationships.
…discrimination made it difficult to concentrate on the material or participate in class, or caused them to skip classes, take a leave of absence, or drop out entirely.*
*Just Let Us Be: Discrimination Against LGBT Students In The Philippines, Ryan Thoreson and Daniel Lee, (2017)
is a bi-annual program where we provide free haircut lessons and tools to underprivileged/ out-of-school, transgender and queer youth within our immediate, local communities.
*WHAT’S IN THE NAME:
1) Provide free haircut lessons and barber supplies to out-of-school trans and queer youth. This will help them to learn a new skill and potentially start their own business.
2) Raise awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship for trans and queer youth. Entrepreneurship can be a great way for trans and queer youth to build financial independence and create a better future for themselves. By raising awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship, we can help more trans and queer youth pursue this path.
3) Create a safe and supportive space for trans and queer youth to learn about hair care. This is important because many trans and queer youth may feel uncomfortable or unsafe in traditional hair care settings. By creating a safe and supportive space for them, we can help them to feel more comfortable learning about hair care and to develop their skills in this area.
4) Connect trans and queer youth with barbers and other professionals in the hair care industry. This can help them to build relationships with people who can offer them support and guidance as they learn about hair care. It can also help them to network with professionals in the hair care industry, which could lead to future employment opportunities.
Gain a new skil that could help them in entrepreneurial ventures in the future + other items shown in the objectives
Generate jobs, improve the local informal economy, create livelihoods for their constituents.
Aid in the realization of their organizational or personal goals for community development.
Create an additional revenue stream to augment living expenses while improving their craft and communication skills.
Here’s a preview of how the classes are structured:
Four (4) days, three (3) hours per day
Total of twelve (12) hours for one (1) month
Wednesday or Thursday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hrs)
Venue: Barbierro Barbershop, San Francisco, Biñan City
1 BATCH ONLY, 5-8 students, 3-4 students per Barber/Trainer
Four (4) days, three (3) hours per day
Total of twelve (12) hours for one (1) month
Wednesday or Thursday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hrs)
Venue: Barbierro Barbershop, San Francisco, Biñan City
1 BATCH ONLY, 5-8 students, 3-4 students per Barber/Trainer
The cost for enrolling each student in the program is only PHP 6980 and should be able to cover the following:
Below are our GUPITCREW donation channels.
Send donations to:
+63 9171243641
Send donations to:
BDO CURRENT ACCOUNT (Account name RYEN PAUL D SUMAYAO; Account No. 004868023000)
Send cash donations by walking in:
BARBIERRO Barbershop Bldg 1 Unit 1D, RJ Titus Bldg, Brgy San Francisco, Halang Biñan Laguna
For GCash/Bank Transfers, please send us a copy of your transaction record:
For each donation, BARBIERRO BARBERSHOP will issue a certificate of donation and include your name or your company/brand’s name in all our marketing channels.
For Partnership and Press inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
