At BlueRing, we recognise that poverty extends beyond the individual, casting long shadows over communities and depriving the world of potential contributions from marginalised populations. Our mission transcends traditional approaches, offering a groundbreaking solution to uproot the fundamental causes of urban poverty.
The Payatas Initiative, A BlueRing flagship project, targets the uplifting of 6,000 families from the grips of poverty in Metro Manila, Philippines, directly impacting an additional 12,000 families in the vicinity of Southeast Asia's largest slum. This ambitious project is brought to life through strategic partnerships with local entities such as He Cares Mission, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Quezon City government, and, critically, the Payatas community. Together, we address the root issues of urban poverty.
Our comprehensive strategy tackles essential aspects of urban hardship:
Housing and Community: Through the development of "Vertical Villages," we provide not just shelter but a community. This innovative housing model offers quality living spaces with a "rent to own" scheme, making homeownership attainable within a generation. These communities also feature commercial areas to boost local economies and utilise cutting-edge technology to achieve energy and carbon neutrality.
Food Security: Our "Vertical Farms" and rooftop gardens are designed to meet 75% of the community's nutritional requirements, complemented by food processing centers that bolster local employment.
Waste Management: Transforming waste into wealth, our "waste to energy" module converts trash into clean energy and other valuable products, generating employment and enhancing public health.
Empowering Communities: A pivotal element of the Payatas Initiative is community empowerment. We foster ownership and self-reliance by involving community members at every stage. A novel aspect of our model is the minimal requirement from governments—simply the provision of land and repurposing areas already occupied by informal settlers. Our collaboration with the innovative JALA App enables even the poorest community members to finance their path to recovery, thereby severing the chains of dependency.
The Payatas Initiative marks the beginning of a global movement. With your support, we can replicate this successful model globally, transforming urban slums into thriving, self-sustaining communities.
Join us in this transformative journey. Together, we can redefine the narrative of poverty and unlock the full potential of informal communities worldwide. Contact BlueRing
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Established in 2011, BlueRing commenced its journey in Australia, pioneering restoration projects for areas ravaged by mining and agriculture. Our mission was clear: to repair the land and imbibe the principles of anti-fragility into the ecosystems we revived. Our philosophy, deeply influenced by the acclaimed land care expert, Mr Peter Andrews OAM, entailed an unwavering commitment to holistic environmental stewardship - a foundation that seamlessly transitioned into our endeavours to alleviate abject poverty.
It was our profound respect for the land that led us to confront human adversity, inspiring our work in Metro Manila's Payatas for poverty elimination and in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, crafting antifragile solutions to withstand nature's fury. BlueRing has evolved into a beacon of hope, aiding humanity to prosper beyond mere survival.
The travel restrictions during the pandemic years catalysed an inward pivot, allowing us to refine our community-centric infrastructure models. We've developed a module building system robust enough to defy Category 5 Hurricanes and Earthquakes reaching 7.5 on the Richter Scale. Concurrently, we've fortified a corporate structure robust and reflective of the grand scale of our aspirations.
Our Board of Directors is composed of visionaries from diverse domains, each contributing their profound expertise and sharing a united purpose: to enhance the human condition and forge a legacy of positive impact. BlueRing stands apart as a non-aligned corporation, channelling profits back into research and development and incubating new ventures internally.
Our projects, often spanning decades, are marked by meticulous, military-grade planning and absolute financial transparency, fostering trust with our partners, funders, governments, and, crucially, with the communities we serve. At BlueRing, every initiative is a step towards empowering the marginalised - our commitment to the poorest of the poor is unwavering and resolute.
Founding Director
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Will is co-founder and Board Member of BlueRing (www.bluering.global), a company established to eliminate poverty for the unbanked who live informally in urban slums. He has over 40 years of continuous private professional practice experience in design, construction and architecture and 26 years as a master planner. Will is also co-founder of the Bione group (www.bion.co.uk), specialising in environmental technologies developed to protect the planet and allow humanity to thrive.
Additionally, Will Is a director of a suite of companies that support BlueRing’s efforts, including ARGO Masterplanners + Architects + Engineers (www.argo.com.au) and JALA, (www.jala.io) an identity creating and finance application for the unbanked.
Founding Director
Essex, United Kingdom
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Fred is co-founder and Board Member of BlueRing (www.bluering.global), a company established to eliminate poverty for the unbanked who live informally in urban slums. He has over 50 years of continuous private professional practice experience within the approach to sustainable design and development. Fred is also co-founder of the Bione group (www.bion-e.global) specialising in environmental technologies developed to protect the planet and allow humanity to thrive.
Additionally, Fred sits on several other boards including Fusion Blu Ltd a revolutionary hydrogen solution developed to reduce emissions that support BlueRing’s environmental credentials,
Fred areas of expertise include supporting SME’s following on from his role as business ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Originally engage within London financial markets dealing with Bonds and notes as well as financial future market activities.
Director
Berlin, Germany
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Mushin is a Board Member of BlueRing (www.bluering.global), a company established to eliminate poverty for the unbanked who live informally in urban slums. He has over 40 years of continuous private professional practice experience as group process facilitator, community worker and writer/translator and 25 years as internet application developer. He is also Board Member of the Bione group (www.bion.co.uk), specialising in environmental technologies developed to protect the planet and allow humanity to thrive.
Additionally, Mushin is Founder, Director and Participation Manager of JALA, (www.jala.io) an identity creating and finance application for the unbanked.
Mushin’s special areas of expertise and innovation include poverty elimination, whole systems design, and ethical job creation. His main concern is addressing poverty’s multidimensional facets, intertwining economic empowerment, safe homes, healthy social fabrics and integral well-being into a comprehensive strategy.
Director
Cheadle, Cheshire, UK
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A highly qualified “C” level business strategist and results focused professional with specialized experience in the aviation, logistics and defense sector in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Expertise in leading operations, business and marketing plans, project delivery, legal aspects of business, and directing professional teams to achieve goals and objectives. Display outstanding integrity and work ethic, prudent decision making and creative problem-solving skills to overcome business challenges.
Experienced in negotiating sensitive and complex issues with foreign governments and senior executives across the globe. Successfully tendered and won US Defense contracts and UN World Food Program to name a few. Innate ability to extract loyalty and performance whilst striving for excellence and efficiency; built highly dynamic Sales and Business Development teams who deliver results through effective communication.
A solid network of contacts from seasoned business influencers, decision makers, heads of government (past/present) and high net worth individuals across the globe.
Trustee of Global Relief Trust (GRT), UK registered charity supporting deserving projects around the globe, alleviating poverty through education, health, water and sustainable projects. (www.grtuk.org)
Director
Brisbane, Queensland
Australia
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David has 36 years in ‘C suite’ executive roles, experience in global markets, across a diverse range of industry sectors, the role of Managing Director of and Australian ASX listed company and the Managing Director of his Southeast Asia sustainable consulting & investment advisory group.
Our business and strategies assist companies undertake strategic growth, focus on “doing more for the environment”, working closely with proven environment focussed, sustainable corporate investors, finance associates and investment specialists in business creation, expans ion, and growth.
As the founder and Managing Director of Blue Asia Capital (BAC) since our inception, our team continues strongly supported sustainability principles to achieve positive outcomes on all projects. Business & industry sectors need to achieve a ‘sustainable balance’ to ensure creating positive changes through new ideas, processes, and better community outcomes.
Guiding and working with global team members and partners, BAC assists businesses to recognise & optimise their ability to become more sustainable, and provide financial and social benefit returns for owners, employees, and investors. His skills include developing long & short-term strategies; implementing/adjusting operational processes; business modelling and planning; implementing new company structures.
Director
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David originally qualified as a Mechanical Engineer, working with Ford Motor Company, Fiat and Iveco over a 20 year period. During this time, experience was gained in design, manufacturing, logistics and procurement.
Within these roles David took responsibility for a significant number of International projects. These gave him first hand experience of working and managing in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. A number of these projects involved the additional complexity of multi-business collaboration which demanded clear and effective communication to deliver the desired outcomes.
David later undertook senior operational and strategic roles with BTR, Invensys Pilkington and Laing ORourke. In the last two of these roles he held main board positions.
Much of the learning and experience from the automotive industry was relevant and needed in the construction industry. A sector where waste and inefficiency had been allowed to go almost unchallenged. The reduction in variation, specification and sub-contract sources lead to financial, time and safety benefits for the business.
For the last 12 years David has operated as a Commercial consultant, undertaking projects in Utilities, Construction, Facilities Management, Hospitality and Manufacturing. His broad business understanding and global experience has enabled him work swiftly and effectively to bring benefits to many organisations.
Director
Crowborough,
East Sussex, United Kingdom
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Ian is a Board Member of BlueRing (www.bluering.global), a company established to eliminate poverty for the unbanked who live informally in urban slums. He has over 45 years of continuous military, charity and private sector in operational planning with a focus on medical, business continuity and media operations. Ian is also a Director in the Bione group (www.bion.co.uk), specialising in environmental technologies developed to protect the planet and allow humanity to thrive, and, a Director in Fusion Blu.
Ian’s special areas of expertise and innovation include strategic and medical operational planning, business continuity, marketing and change management. He has several higher degrees four of which are at distinction level and two with the accolade of being top of his year.