The information below has been compiled by the CraftMNL Team. Should you want to reach out and help, we’ve included the links to the cool folks and their initiatives. You may contact them directly.  We’ll also be doing a number of follow-up posts, since there are a number of ongoing maker initiatives at this time.

As the world changes around us, and uncertainty abounds, one thing you can always count on is the makers’ drive to create. And when makers drive that force to create impact in their spaces and respective communities, awesome things happen. If you’re a maker, or you’re looking to support maker initiatives during today’s COVID-19 pandemic, here’s the beginning of a series of posts (because there are a lot of awesome makers out there making a difference)–

Ear Savers

If you’re a crocheter, you might want to make ear savers–our medical frontliners wear face masks all day long, and the design of the disposable ones can cause pain and irritation to the ears.

 
 
 
 
 
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Wanna help? Try getting in touch with either Angel of Shop 400 Lux, or Margaux of Creative Chaos.

 

Fundraising for PPEs and Other Protective Medical Equipment

Order a stamp from Tish of Sqooid, and make a donation to purchasing acrylic boxes and face shields!

 
 
 
 
 
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Purchase anything from Bags by Rubbertree under the tab RockEd Relief, and support the efforts in making sure our frontliners are properly fed through #FrontlineFeedersPH!

 
 
 
 
 
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The cool folks of Krete MNL have been raising funds to provide face shields (for as little as a donation of PHP 25)! Check out their progress—

 
 
 
 
 
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Producing PPE Sets

Because if you’ve got the skills, why not make? Simone’s Closet Shop has been producing personal protective equipment to donate!

 
 
 
 
 
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This is just the first volume of this series! If there are other maker initiatives you’d like to share with us, shoot us an email over at hello@craftmnl.com.