What is Gawad Kalinga?

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Gawad Kalinga (GK) translated in English means “to give care.” It is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but in the world. What started in 1995 as a daring initiative by Couples for Christ to rehabilitate juvenile gang members and help out-of-school youth in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, then the biggest squatters’ relocation area in the Philippines, has now evolved into a movement for nation-building.  Together with its partners, Gawad Kalinga is now in the process of transforming poverty stricken areas with the goal of building 700,000 homes in 7,000 in 7 years (2003-2010).  To date Gawad Kalinga is in over 1,200 communities all over the Philippines and in other developing countries such as Indonesia, Cambodia, and Papua New Guinea. 

Gawad Kalinga is more than about building houses for the poorest of the poor.  Providing a decent home is just the beginning of the transformation of the people and the community. Alongside the construction of shelter, there is a general reorientation of people’s values- from fear to hope, from selfishness to selflessness. Neighborhood associations- venues for unity and cooperation- were being organized. Energy was also being focused on education, on child and youth development. Productivity and livelihood issues were also being addressed. Health is becoming a priority.

GK’s vision for the Philippines is a slum-free, squatter-free nation through a simple strategy of providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry, water for the thirsty, light for those living in darkness, and health for all. As a result, GK is helping restore dignity and peace for every Filipino.

Know more about Gawad Kalinga’s history and philosophy, testimonial from partners and program beneficiaries from the official Gawad Kalinga website.