Project #001Coming Soon
A community initiative from Basilan
Technology That Builds Communities.
Build Basilan helps NGOs and community organizations strengthen their digital presence through modern websites, making their stories easier to share and their impact easier to see.
Community-firstTransparent selectionBuilt in Basilan
Building a Better Basilan
One Website at a Time.
Founder’s question
“As a Computer Science student from Basilan, how do I give back to the place I call home?”
Jaymar Maruji
Founder and Solo Developer
Why Build Basilan?
Technology should serve the community where it begins.
Build Basilan started from a personal commitment to use technology in support of organizations already creating meaningful change across Basilan.
Their work already creates impact.Their stories deserve to reach further.
Across Basilan, local organizations support families, empower young people, lead community programs, and respond to real needs.
Many rely only on social media. Without an official website, their mission, programs, and achievements are harder to find, understand, and support.
Build Basilan provides a clear digital home where organizations share their story, build trust, connect with partners, and reach more people.
Rooted in BasilanCommunity-firstBuilt through service
Purpose and direction
Built around service, access, and lasting impact.
Build Basilan helps organizations use technology with clarity and purpose.
Core values
The principles behind every project.
Every Build Basilan project should reflect service, fairness, collaboration, and long-term community value.
How it works
A clear path from application to launch.
Each stage keeps the organization involved and keeps expectations visible.
What organizations receive
A practical website foundation built around your organization.
Each selected organization receives the essential design, development, launch, and handover work needed to establish a credible digital presence.
The final scope depends on the organization's goals, content, project requirements, and agreed website coverage.
01
Responsive website
A complete website designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile, with clear navigation and accessible page structure.
02
Clear user experience
A content structure that helps visitors understand the organization, its programs, and the actions they can take.
03
Performance foundation
Optimized images, efficient page loading, and a technical foundation focused on a reliable visitor experience.
04
Search essentials
Page metadata, semantic headings, and social sharing information prepared for search engines and shared links.
05
Website handover
A walkthrough of the finished website, content guidance, and basic training for the organization.
06
Room to grow
Reusable components and an expandable structure prepared for future programs, stories, pages, and updates.
Your organization provides the story. Build Basilan provides the technical foundation.
Content, identity, programs, goals, and community context come from the organization. The website is developed around those materials, not around a generic template.
Transparent selection
Clear criteria. Fair review. Shared expectations.
Build Basilan reviews every qualified application using the same community-focused criteria. Selection is based on genuine need, readiness, and long-term value, not popularity.
Project archive
Organizations we build with.
Every project is a partnership. Explore the organizations supported through Build Basilan and the digital work created around their mission and community impact.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you apply.
The application page will include full project terms, responsibilities, and privacy information.
Applications Currently Closed
The First Build Basilan Batch Has Been Completed.
Thank you for your interest. Stay connected for announcements about the next Build Basilan application batch.