Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bayan-Anihan
We all know Gawad Kalinga as the organization behind the house building everywhere, but that is not just their goal. Their goal also is to eradicate poverty and creating a community of nation-building.
The next step in that process is what is called the Bayan-Anihan. The project is in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture. Held last July 8 @ the GK Selecta Farm in Cainta (and in July 15 @ Gerona, Tarlac, which I was unable to attend), the program aims to eradicate hunger and promote self-sufficiency through backyard organic farming.
In line with how GK does it, it involves a multi-sectoral approach as to the nature of the project, between GK, DA, NGOs, academe, LGUs, private sector and the youth.
Currently, 115 GK-BA farms dot the landscape, producing 24 metric tons of foodstuff.
This campaign aims to develop values like self-worth, hard work, excellence, bayanihan and care and concern for health and the environment.
They have a website for you to check out. Come and join the newest wave.
