GAWAD KALINGA: a work for the poor
By hwanix
@hwanix (32)
Philippines
December 8, 2006 8:47pm CST
Gawad Kalinga (GK) , translated in English means “to give care,” and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – our faith and our patriotism.GK defines resources as beyond the monetary to that which has value to life and community. That is why GK goes beyond the management of funds to the management of relationships and sharing of resources. Architects and engineers design houses and create color schemes, doctors and nurses can attend to the people's health, teachers can contribute their time and knowledge to the young, and business leaders can tutor others towards economic enterprises. This work is not just rebuilding houses but also rebuilding the dignity of the poor.
3 responses
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
10 Aug 10
Well i like to help poor and serve them by imparting education.
@dheng88 (28)
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
I am one of the member of SFC here in the Philippines and one of our project is the GAWAD KALINGA, I myself together with my co SFCs are helping SAGIP kids. We're trying to teach them as much as we can. By loving them, im also loving GOD.. and i'm very much happy with what im doing!
