Gawad Kalinga

: Last May 13, 16 aspiring entrepreneurs from Capiz, Iloilo, Davao, and Bulacan commenced their bakery training at the La Filipina World Kitchen in Iloilo City. This marks the first milestone of La Filipina Uy Gongco Group of Companies and Gawad Kalinga’s landmark partnership for building a movement of youth-led sustainable enterprises across the country. In the next three months, the students will be the first to undergo an intensive training and apprenticeship program that will equip them with the tools to own and manage their own bakeries. Together with these young dreamers, LaFil and Gawad Kalinga aim to build 1,000 community-based bakeries, owned and managed by young Filipino entrepreneurs.

The Project 1 Thousand Bakeries program launch, coinciding with the first day of baking training, was graced with the presence of leaders from La Filipina Uy Gongco Group of Companies, including Head of Marketing Angelie Macatual, Tech Sales Representative Olive Vigilla, and Sales Vice President Ale Paez; as well as leaders and representatives from Gawad Kalinga and the GK Western Visayas team, such as GK Head of Programs Mark Lawrence Cruz, GK Iloilo Head Rose Cacho, and area team leaders and officers from Western Visayas. Throughout the event, one sentiment rose above the rest: that institutions and people must have big and deep dreams for the youth, in turn empowering the youth to pursue dreams of their own. When esteemed corporations like La Filipina Uy Gongco invest in the dreams of the youth, a new world of opportunities and possibilities open up for their futures. As Gawad Kalinga, LFU, and the young pioneers come together for Project 1 Thousand Bakeries, we are incredibly excited about what’s to come!

Update and Photo courtesy of Amber Garma, SEED Philippines

: Gawad Kalinga is excited to announce a new partnership with the Department of Agriculture – Caraga Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Council (RAFC) and One Caraga Inc. This agreement was signed on May 31 at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

This partnership aims to improve food distribution programs to help farmers, fisherfolk, and their families. By teaming up with RAFC-Caraga, we are committed to fighting hunger and providing essential support to those who need it most.

In addition to food support, our collaboration with One Caraga Inc. will offer cleft lip and palate surgeries for farmers and fisherfolk. This initiative supports One Caraga Inc.'s goal of achieving "Zero Cleft" by 2050, ensuring that those in need receive proper medical care.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Gawad Kalinga, One Caraga Inc., and various leaders from the Agricultural and Fisheries Council, 4H Club, Young Farmers Club, and the Regional Management Committee.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to helping Caraga's farming and fishing communities. Together, we are working towards a future where no one goes hungry and everyone has access to the healthcare they need. GK is proud to be part of this important initiative. Walang Iwanan!

Sharing Our Latest Nutri-Ed Session with Our Incredible Kusina ng Kalinga Parents!

Our mission is to empower you to create nutritious and delicious meals for your children and families at home. This session was filled with valuable insights and practical tips to help you make healthy eating a daily habit, extending the benefits far beyond our feeding program.

We believe that proper nutrition begins at home, and with the right knowledge and resources, you have the power to create a healthier future for your children.

A huge thank you to all the parents who participated and to the dedicated team of GK Mindanao for making this session a success. Together, we are building a healthier, happier community for all. Walang Iwanan!

Update and photo by Gawad Kalinga South Cotabato

🎓 Congratulations to our SEED Philippines scholars in Dulag, Leyte!

We are excited to share that 33 students have completed their 3-month intensive training and achieved a 100% passing rate in the TESDA National Assessment for Organic Agriculture Production NC II. SEED Philippines is proud to be shaping the future of agriculture in Leyte, with these scholars set to make a positive impact in the Philippines.

These successes wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing partners and mentors. Thank you to GK USA, Sikad ng Bayan, TESDA Leyte, the LGU of Dulag, BLGU of Barangay Tabu, GK PMT Leyte, and our Camponsano De Paz GK Village community.

Together, we are shaping a future full of hope.

Update and phot courtesy of Norhaya Vasquez Demacaling, Director for Programs of SEED Philippines

: Congratulations to all the organizers, Liwayway ES students, and the GK Tayabas kids of the ARAL Program Recognition Ceremony at Liwayway Elementary School, Mauban, Quezon Province.

A big thank you to all the stakeholders from LGU Mauban, Barangay Liwayway, Liwayway Elementary School, GK Tayabas, GK Quezon PMT, and all the volunteers for making the Recognition Ceremony a success. We share this moment with the sponsors of the ARAL Program in Quezon Province: Bill Gosling and Biyaya.

Update and photo courtesy of Gawad Kalinga Quezon

: Thank you to Polomolok Central Elementary School for recognizing Gawad Kalinga's efforts in making a significant impact in our community. For 120 days, we have been on a mission to nourish the bodies and minds of 300 undernourished children through Kusina ng Kalinga. Your acknowledgment is more than a pat on the back; it’s a beacon of hope that guides us forward. Congratulations to Team Gawad Kalinga Mindanao for representing the organization and working hand in hand.

We are grateful for your support and collaboration in our programs and activities. Hunger ends where caring begins!

Photo courtesy of Team Gawad Kalinga South Cotabato.

: Thank you, JP Morgan Chase & Co., for choosing Gawad Kalinga as your partner in uplifting communities and eradicating poverty with the launch of Project High Five. This five-year commitment aims to bring about tangible change through sustainable initiatives and community empowerment programs.

With your generous donation of maletas filled with books to support our Maleta Library Literacy program, more children in Talisay City, Cebu will have access to reading and learning. This contribution not only provides valuable educational resources but also inspires a lifelong love of learning among children in underserved areas.

Let's continue to collaborate and contribute to a hopeful and brighter future for Filipino children. Walang Iwanan!

Photo courtesy of Mavz Nuneza, GK Cebu mission worker

: Calling all Gawad Kalinga supporters in the USA! Your support and donations are crucial for the upcoming GK USA Medical Mission and Outreach in the Philippines.

🩺 Pilipinas 2024: Medical Mission with Houston Alliance of Volunteers in Medicine (HAVMed) 🩺

Join us and GK Texas this September 28-29, 2024, at Camarin Highschool, Caloocan City – the very first Gawad Kalinga site!

Donate now to provide family packs and ensure a successful mission!

For Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:

Gemma Gullaksen: (713) 448-0884
Carol Tulud: (713) 907-8047
Mylene Supan: (832) 877-3272
Jun Amores: (832) 274-2341

For more info, follow GK USA page. Walang Iwanan!

🩺Pilipinas 2024: Medical Mission with Houston Alliance of Volunteers in Medicine - HAVMed

Join us and GK Texas this September 28-29, 2024 at Camarin Highschool, Caloocan City– the very first Gawad Kalinga site!

Donate now to provide family packs and ensure a successful mission!

For Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact the Following:
GEMMA GULLAKSEN (713)-448-0884
CAROL TULUD (713)-907-8047
MYLENE SUPAN (832)-877-3272
JUN AMORES (832)-274-2341

Hey foodies and change-makers!

We've cooked up something special at Kusina ng Kalinga+. To keep serving the best nutritious meals, our price per meal is now Php 50.00/kid/day (from Php 30.00). Because a little extra goes a long way in nourishing our future! The price increase will cover the increase in prices of commodities (i.e. food items such as meat, vegetables, rice and non-food items such as LPG) which has been rising due to inflation.

KnK+ believes that our collective caring and sharing is the key to ending hunger in our lifetime. Let's work together to fill plates and hearts!

Sharing a Kalinga Moment in Cauayan, Negros Occidental

On May 18, 2024, the GK Youth team participated in the Paraisong Pambata activity during the Gemini77 Entertainment 2nd Anniversary Celebration. As part of this special event, the GK Youth team generously donated 200 Big Bad Wolf Books to the children of Tinabunan, Brgy. Man-uling, bringing joy and educational resources to the community's young learners.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Vice Mayor Anna Liza Tabujara-Soriano, Sir Paul Amaguin of Gemini77 Entertainment Production, and Sir Patrick Amaguin of Medifix Health Care for inviting Gawad Kalinga to be a part of this meaningful celebration.

We look forward to more collaborations that benefit the municipality of Cauayan. Happy Anniversary! Special thanks to our GK Youth who shared Kalinga moments with the kids of Cauayan. Walang Iwanan!

Update and photos courtesy of Team Gawad Kalinga Negros Occidental

🇵🇭 : Join the biggest Bayanihan and volunteering activity in the Philippines this year! Add Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, and Maramag, Bukidnon to your list of must-visit Bayanihan sites. We can't wait to come together, mga Bayani! Get ready and register now at www.gk1world.com/BC2024. For more updates, visit the Bayani Challenge page!

: New Bayani Challenge Location Alert!
Isama na sa inyong mga pupuntahang Bayanihan sites ang Hagonoy, Davao del Sur at Maramag, Bukidnon. Excited na gaming magsama-sama tayo mga, Bayani! G at mag-register na sa www.gk1world.com/BC2024

: As we continue to honor our mothers this month, celebrate with us the inspiring journey of Girlie Obias: From Struggle to Success 🌸✨

Discover how this former SEED Philippines student became BayanAnihan's Production Manager while caring for her family. Read about Girlie's story of resilience, love, and the power of motherhood here: https://www.gk-usa.org/post/from-struggle-to-success-girlie-obias-journey-to-motherhood?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0v72FevGGwfZpm0SzDfySpUxVDrTtgyjihOs4MmO43fWrgMvm5VpIlYJU_aem_AShiEvzWW25dkRmM-UspHqTCcIWrqwcZM_sye-yM7fDDMmkYQX-7muKqGGK2CjoZNDUJFHA6cXHHWYRVYTmc0a2w

From Struggle to Success: Girlie Obias' Journey to Motherhood As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to reflect on the incredible strength, resilience, and love that mothers around the world embody each day. Among these remarkable women is Girlie Obias, whose story is a testament to the power of determination, faith, and the boundless love of a mother.Girlie Ob...

Exciting news for Bayani Challenge 2024! Volunteers can now participate in Mauban, Quezon Province from July 17-21. Be part of this inspiring event and make a difference. Register now at www.gk1world.com/BC2024. Walang Iwanan!

New Bayani Challenge Location Alert!

Narito ang pinakabagong schedule ng Bayani Challenge 2024. Para sa mga taga-Luzon, maaari na ring makipag-bayanihan sa Mauban, Quezon Province sa July 17-21. Mag-register na sa www.gk1world.com/BC2024.

: Congratulations to all the graduates of the sixth batch of SEED Bulacan scholars from the SEED 3-Month Program! For the first time, SEED Philippines held its graduation outside the GK Enchanted Farm, at GK ERH in Sum-Ag, Bacolod, as most graduates hail from Negros Occidental, Capiz, and Iloilo. These scholars ventured to Luzon for the program's first month, then returned home for community-based learning and their graduation ceremony, bringing back new experiences, knowledge, and confidence. A heartfelt thank you to GK USA, University of St. La Salle Bacolod, GK Canada, PSG Global Solutions, the LGUs of Maayon and Dumarao, and the PMTs of Bacolod and Capiz SEED Philippines.

To learn more about the GK program where we are cultivating our land and a bright future for the next generation, visit www.gk1world.com/SEED.

More photos and updates at SEED Philippines page.

: On May 11, Team GK Luzon conducted another successful medical mission, made possible by the generous support of Ford Philippines. Attended by Ford's Ms. Josie Briones Gonzalez and Jane Holloway, the Operations Better World event aimed to provide healthcare services to both pediatric and adult patients in GK Hugo Perez, Trece Martires, Cavite, and the surrounding community, targeting assistance for 300 individuals.

The dedicated medical team, led by Dr. Kristine Vistal, included volunteer doctors and health professionals who tirelessly catered to the community’s needs. The mission served a total of 186 adults, 103 children, 10 members of the Kapitbahayan, 4 Barangay Health Workers, and 11 Barangay Tanods.

Thank you to Ford Imus Cavite, Ford Don Bosco Scholars, GK SipaG, and community volunteers for your unwavering support and commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community through this project. Your generosity and dedication bring hope and better health to countless individuals.

Update and Photos courtesy of Marlyn Importante, GK Key Accounts Manager

Heads up, volunteers! What on-site activity at Bayani Challenge excites you the most? Let us know in the reactions below and share why in the comments!

Experience these Bayanihan activities with us! Register now at www.gk1world.com/BC2024. Together, let's make history and continue our journey of nation-building!

Happy Mother's Day to the first heroes in our lives! To our dearest mothers and those who embrace us with motherly care, for their boundless care and nurturing, regardless of blood ties. Your love knows no bounds, and today, we celebrate you! Enjoy every moment of this special day, filled with the warmth and appreciation you deserve.

Come and visit the GK Enchanted Farm’s booth at the Taguig Regional Food Fest from May 11-12! 🌱

Gawad Kalinga Ateneo Volunteers recently held a Kapitbahayan Capability Building program in Concepcion, Tarlac, equipping residents with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Here's to building strong, self-reliant communities!

Gawad Kalinga Sulu is thrilled to celebrate a splash of hope in Minis Island, Patikul, Sulu! Thanks to our amazing partners, 30 families now have access to clean, life-saving water through the gift of portable filters.

Huge thanks to:
- PICE-UAE for their generous funding that made these filters possible.
- WavesForWater.Org for their innovative technology that provides clean water.
- The brave soldiers of the 1103rd Infantry Brigade and 35th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army for their assistance.
- The vigilant Sulu Provincial Police Office for their unwavering support.
- And the heart of our mission, our incredible volunteer team led by the inspiring Jainab, Zhea, and Najib.

Your teamwork is making a real difference! Together, we're moving closer to achieving and for everyone in our community.

Grateful appreciation goes out to the DepEd Sultan Kudarat Division for recognizing Gawad Kalinga and our substantial contribution as an Education Stakeholder. Our heartfelt thanks to Team Gawad Kalinga Sultan Kudarat for their dedicated hard work and role as our representatives and hope-bearers in the area.

Once again, we deeply thank DepEd SK Division for appreciating our efforts in addressing illiteracy through our ARAL program.

Photo and update courtesy of Team Gawad Kalinga Sultan Kudarat

: Congratulations to the new batch of 37 scholars at The SEED campus in Davao, representing Maguindanao, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Butuan, General Santos City, and North Cotabato. Join us in supporting SEED Philippines as it nurtures the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs who will cultivate and create wealth from our land. Its focus on countryside development aims to address poverty where it is most acute, reach the people who are most neglected, and seize untapped opportunities. Give now at gk1world.com/SEED.

Maayong pag-abot sa SEED Davao!

Despite the summer heat, these young agri-leaders are learning to farm for the future! 👩‍🌾🌱

Our SEED campus in Davao is busy once again with its second batch of students, nurturing 37 scholars from the diverse provinces of Maguindanao, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Butuan, General Santos City, and North Cotabato! In the next three months, they will be undergoing the SEED 3-Month Program, where they will study technical skills in agriculture, alongside key lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, and community organizing.

During one of our weekly solidarity assemblies, a SEED Davao student asked — “Is there a place for us in Gawad Kalinga or SEED after this program?” Our mentors’ answer? Success happens when opportunity meets readiness. The opportunities to achieve growth and success are boundless, both within Gawad Kalinga and beyond, but in these coming months, our young scholars must nurture the seeds of hope planted within them and make the most out of this transformative journey.

Padayon, SEED Davao! 🇵🇭🌱

Interested in helping more young people blossom into the next generation of young agri-leaders? Don’t hesitate to message our page or email [email protected] !

: Last May 4, Team Gawad Kalinga Sultan Kudarat received a heartwarming donation of new chairs for our ARAL students in Tacurong City from Synchrony Foundation.

Thank you, Synchrony, for being our partner in our mission to provide quality education to our children. These chairs will make learning more enjoyable and comfortable for the kids. 📚💼 Let's keep empowering our youth, ensuring they have the chance to reach their full potential!

Photo courtesy of Gawad Kalinga Sultan Kudarat

: Thank you to the Synchrony Foundation for their incredible support. Their generosity has provided our Tëduray community leaders in Brgy. Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte with essential water storage and solar lights for our training hall.

This hall means so much more than just a building; it's a symbol of hope and learning for our community. With these crucial resources, we can ensure that our gatherings and training sessions aren't limited by the lack of basic necessities.

With your assistance, we're not only achieving our goals for ; we're also paving the way for a brighter future for everyone involved. Walang Iwanan!

Photo and update from Team Gawad Kalinga Maguindanao

"Gawad Kalinga goes beyond building houses into organizing communities towards , and net , addressing major challenges such as learning poverty, hunger and malnutrition, declining productivity, etc.
Together with the team of Gawad Kalinga Luzon's Husna Sappano, we went around the Bicol Region to reconnect with LGU partners, government agencies, volunteers, community leaders and partner civil society organizations." - Dan Requejo Bercasio, Gawad Kalinga Executive Director

Team Gawad Kalinga is excited to meet and reconnect with more partners and communities this coming Bayani Challenge 2024. See you soon! Catch the latest Bayani Challenge schedule and sign up to join us in our bayanihan journey here: www.gk1world.com/BC2024

Photos courtesy of GKEDDan Requejo Bercasio

From scorching heat to pouring rain, Filipino workers persist with boundless dedication. On this Labor Day, we honor their resilience and hard work, and promise: We stand by you, always. Walang Iwanan! 🇵🇭💪

: To our incredible organizers and volunteers of the Bayani Challenge 2024 soft launch in Dalaguete, Cebu, your passion and dedication are truly inspiring! Your efforts have set the stage for success, filling us with hope. See you at upcoming Bayani Challenge events nationwide. With excitement bubbling over, we can't wait for the grand opening in Cavite on June 12th!

Handa na ba kayong ipakita ang inyong galing? Ready to join the journey as a volunteer? Sign up now at gk1world.com/BC2024

Grateful beyond words for the incredible teamwork and dedication shown during our Bayani Challenge in Dalaguete, Cebu! Huge thanks to the Municipality of Dalaguete, Gawad Kalinga Youth volunteers and our generous sponsors for making this event a success. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga bayaning nagpamalas ng kanilang galing.

: Ready to experience the power of bayanihan while exploring the beauty of the Philippines? Become a Bayani Challenge volunteer and discover the heart of Gawad Kalinga communities. Your time and effort make a real difference. Sign up now at gk1world.com/BC2024 and be part of something truly meaningful!

See more photos of volunteers in action and their heartwarming stories from Bayani Challenge 2024 soft launch in Dalaguete, Cebu at Bayani Challenge page.

: Sharing moments of kalinga and bayanihan from our dedicated volunteers at Synchrony Philippines. Your commitment to join the Bayani Challenge fills us with hope. Thank you for dedicating your time to make a difference in the communities of Dalaguete, Cebu. Together, we will never leave anyone behind!

You too can become a Bayani Challenge volunteer; sign up now at gk1world.com/BC2024