| How will the GKYB experience benefit the youth ? |
| The GK Youth Build has been called “life-changing" and an "eye-opener" by those who have gone through the experience. |
The benefits are:
- Greater sense of purpose and
appreciation for what one has - Character building and values formation -
Christian love, Care, Compassion,
Courage and Cooperation - Strengthened leadership and
communication skills - Careers and vocations direction
- Opportunity for youth engagement
- Interaction with people from other social
classes and cultures - Opportunity to network and form lasting
cross-cultural friendships
| What are the overall goals of GKYB ? |
- A more globally-responsible young
generation - A corps of enthusiastic young leaders
energized with a passion to make a
difference in the lives of the poor - Better cross-cultural and international
understanding
Who are Eligible to Participate?
| How long will the build last ? |
A typical itinerary can last anywhere from 10-15
days. Any participant who wants to extend their
visit should inform the GKYB Core Team in
advance.
days. Any participant who wants to extend their
visit should inform the GKYB Core Team in
advance.
| What areas in the Philippines will be visited? |
In 2007, the youth from Canada built houses in Cavite
and Marinduque. In 2008, aside from Metro Manila,
the GK Youth Build contingent built houses and had
an immersion in Marinduque. This year, the planned
schedule for build and an immersion will be in Iloilo.
and Marinduque. In 2008, aside from Metro Manila,
the GK Youth Build contingent built houses and had
an immersion in Marinduque. This year, the planned
schedule for build and an immersion will be in Iloilo.
email us:
gkyouthbuild@gmail.com
We'd like to hear from you.
gkyouthbuild@gmail.com
We'd like to hear from you.
For more info:
| Photos by : Holy Cross Academy, Vancouver, BC, Canada (2006) |
| Simply click here to download the Registration Form - fill in and submit to gkyouthbuild@gmail.com . |
| How to Register? |
• Youth from ages 16 to 27
• Parental consent for minors
• Willing to sign a release waiver
• Willing to attend pre-departure
training and raise own funds for
the trip
• Willing to give back to society
• Parental consent for minors
• Willing to sign a release waiver
• Willing to attend pre-departure
training and raise own funds for
the trip
• Willing to give back to society
Join Us!
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