I am Vic Ryan Julius Ong, a Filipino raised to love the mountains and the seas in the island of Mindoro. I am a Documentary Filmmaker, exposed to the dualities and polarities of this existence. I am a community organizer, challenged in working with urban as well as tribal communities. I am a farmer, learning about the interconnected fabric of life and sharing it with others. I am a dreamer of a gentler and kinder world.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I hope to connect with other individuals working towards creating a system that is kinder to both man
and nature. One of the most daunting challenge that we have come across in developmental work is in
teaching communities to shift from the linear, consumerist system to a circular regenerative one. I hope
to learn methods of bringing people and communities together.

兴趣

We are currently developing a farm and permaculture learning site called Hiraya (Hope) Farm in the
island of Mindoro, Philippines. We are working closely with the nearby community as well as the
Indigenous Tribes of the Region. A major aspect of the project is in promoting the establishment of
backyard gardens for every household, eventually leading to a community garden.

• documentaries
• cycling
• mountaineering
• scuba diving
• filmmaking
• permaculture
• farming

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

While filming deep in the mountains of Mindoro, we had a rare chance of encountering the Bangon tribe that lives fully self sufficient with minimal contact from the outside world. We also managed to film the endangered Tamaraws after days of trekking.

教，学，和分享

Through my experience as a documentary filmmaker, I have developed a deeper understanding of the
Filipino culture and the challenges that we face. I have learned to study systems from different lenses
and formulate possible routes to move it further. My background in Permaculture and natural farming in
the context of the tropics could come in handy.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I can offer good conversation, positive energy, and buy them a cold beer😁.

我游览过的国家

Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain

我居住过的国家

Philippines