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Tagalog

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:46:26 -0800

Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines. Here is a website for useful Tagalog phrases, telling the time in Tagalog and a Tagalog dictionary (not perfect).

ACE4GK - A Fundraiser Concert for GKY GAT volunteers

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:06:59 -0800

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ACE4GK - A Fundraiser Concert for GKY GAT volunteers
Date: Friday, 17 November 2006
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A - Achieve GK777

C - Care for the poor

E - Engage youth to make a difference

Venue: Doonside Community Centre, Cnr. Graham & Hillend Rd, Doonside (a few metres from Doonside Station)

Cost: $10 entry fee / 2 for $15

(prepaid tickets 2 for $10)

Door opens 7pm

Hosted by Ania Aquino & Eleazar Arranz
Featuring GK supporting acts - live bands, dance groups, solo performances supported by DJ Savy & crew
Proceeds will assist GKYGAT volunteers in their mission trip to live and work with the poor in the Philippines next year.

So come along and bring your family and friends!

For more info and ticket sales contact Corina Velasco 0414 778 181 or Reggie Santos 0433 179 274

FutKal at the Gawad Kalinga Expo

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:12:01 -0700

Here's a video from a recent Gawad Kalinga event. Its the 1st GK Futkal Cup for kids. "Fut" for "Futbol" and "kal" for Kalinga. Don't they have a spare soccer field anywhere in Manila? Watch the video to see the kids play soccer on the concrete pavement in front of SM Mall of Asia (the largest shopping mall in Asia). Click "read more" below to find out more about the event.

Sydney Spring Cycle - Cycle for GKYGAT!

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:49:10 -0700

As you would or would not know - I am going to participate in the GKYGAT in early 2007. What is the GKYGAT? Well all can be answered in my previous post... I'm going to be participating in the Sydney Spring Cycle this Sunday. The Spring Cycle is a 50km bike ride (its not a race) from North Sydney to Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush. That's my Giant 840 Mountain Bike (MTB) in the photo above which would hopefully make the 50km to Homebush. You can find the map of the event from here. I'm looking for sponsors to support me in raising funds for my mission trip. Here is what my sponsorship form says:

"Participants of the Gawad Kalinga Youth Great Adventure Tour (GKYGAT) would like your support in raising funds for their mission trip in January 2007. GKYGAT is a program run by GK Youth that allows young people to build houses for the homeless and poverty-stricken people in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea."

"Our goal is to raise $2000 in 25 days by gaining YOUR monetary support as we participate in the Sydney Spring Cycle on October 22 2006."

Gawad Kalinga

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:59:36 -0700

I thinking of going to the Philippines (yes, again...) next January/February with the GKYAT (GK - see below for more details; Y = Youth; GAT = Great Adventure Tour). A $200 deposit is due at the end of this month (30th October) and I've already committed myself to selling fundraising chocolates and to get sponsored on the Sydney Spring Cycle. So I guess I'm committed aren't I?

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.

What started barely five years ago in the Philippines as a simple but daring initiative by Couples for Christ has now become a growing multi-sectoral partnership driven by a vision of a new Philippines with NO MORE SLUMS. Together with its partners, Gawad Kalinga is now in the process of transforming poverty-stricken areas, many of them now empowered to further improve their quality of life! And the heart-work of GK volunteers is evident in the beautiful colors of the GK homes that have been built for and with the poorest of the poor Filipino families nationwide.