Welcome to
the Adversity Archive.
Our Story
The Adversity Archive started in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It first began as an effort to preserve stories of hope and resilience amidst such a dark time.
As death tolls rose and the economy dipped, Sachi Carlyn Lozano, the founder of the Adversity Archive, took a harder look at the effects of the pandemic. In doing so, she discovered untold stories of marginalized communities who, despite being most affected by the pandemic, were the most hopeful. The Adversity Archive began as an effort to shed light on this spirit of resilience.
The Adversity Archive evolved from an online publication into a platform that enabled readers to subscribe for a nominal fee of P50, or ~$1.27. These monthly subscription fees were then used to drive sustainable initiatives for the communities whose stories we told. This development was driven by the reality that it was not enough to inspire readers, the organization needed to mobilize individuals to take action. By bringing unheard stories of adversity to the forefront, The Adversity Archive sought to both magnify the urgency of the Filipino people’s plight and underscore their hopeful outlook. The Adversity Archive bridged the marginalized with those who had the desire to learn about them and the ability to help.
With the passing of the pandemic, the Adversity Archive is no longer active, however it continues to remain a storehouse of beautiful stories that we hope continue to inspire. We encourage readers to return to this archive of adversity and reflect on all that we’ve learned throughout that difficult time.
At the Adversity Archive, we believe that sometimes all it takes is the acknowledgement of one person to infuse confidence in another.
See how we have empowered fellow Filipinos.