There is a new social media application called Libre, designed to encourage generosity and connect people by allowing them to share useful items with others.
The app promotes the idea that what may no longer be valuable to one person could be a treasure for someone else.
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Imagine coming home and looking around your house – likely, you’ll find many items you no longer use, gathering dust or rusting away in storage. These could include an old stroller, a bicycle too small for your child, outdated encyclopedias, old but wearable clothes, or even shoes that no longer fit. You might also find a television replaced by a newer model, reference books that could help struggling students, or used furniture and electronics.
Libre makes it easy to share these items with others in need. The app is not for commercial transactions. Instead, Givers post items they’d like to donate, and Takers, who are interested in those items, can reach out in real-time to arrange pickup or delivery through a logistics service of their choice.
The app is available for iOS and Android users, who can download it through the App Store or Google Play. Registration is free, and both individuals and companies are welcome to join. For those who want to learn more before signing up, the app’s website offers additional information.
Libre’s terms of service are clear: members can post new or pre-owned items that are still usable, and Takers can claim these items for personal use, not resale. Members are prohibited from sharing or posting certain items, including firearms, hazardous materials, currency, and perishable goods.
The app strictly prohibits selling items obtained through the platform. If a Taker is found to be selling shared items, their membership will be revoked. The platform relies on reports from members to ensure that everyone adheres to the rules. Libre administrators actively monitor the app to enforce these guidelines, removing inappropriate items or users as necessary.
Questions about Libre’s legitimacy have been raised, but the story of Belle Quiao from Bacoor, Cavite, is proof of the app’s success. Belle saw a desktop computer posted on Libre and arranged to pick it up for her grandson’s online classes. Despite initial doubts about the app’s legitimacy, she coordinated with the Giver through the app, and the computer was delivered to her via Lalamove within an hour.
What if the Taker decides to sell the item? We may never know. Our admin staff closely monitors the site and appreciates any information regarding such situations.
We have to rely on the belief that there is inherent good in every individual and hope that all will see the value of this application and not use it for personal gain. If we discover that certain individuals use the application for commercial purposes, our administrative staff will promptly remove the member from the site and ban them from membership.
Our administrative staff welcomes feedback or reports of this nature or any perceived violations so they can be addressed swiftly, as they have strict instructions to remove members who violate the terms and conditions.
Libre currently has three charitable institutions that have happily agreed to be part of the app: Tanging Yaman, Seniors Faith Club, and Gawad Kalinga. Posted items can be given to these charitable institutions through our site, and donations will be duly acknowledged.
We believe that Libre is the only application of its kind, aiming to share items that may have outlived their usefulness with families who can still find good use for them. What is worthless to one may be a treasure to another. Join Libre and spread your generosity by sharing and caring.
Members can connect with Libre through email at tru_serve@yahoo.com.
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