Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bayan-Anihan
I had the privilege of being invited to this latest endeavor of Gawad Kalinga.
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.
Written by the Ninja @ 4:39 PM