Youth Leader Lends A Hand
Lori Canlas took time out to
help in building a GK Village
Read her story here
GK or Gawad Kalinga is a Filipino phrase which
means  "to give care". It is a movement that seeks to
alleviate poverty in the world through an approach that
is comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable.

GK is the foundation of this volunteer initiative for
ANCOP Canada, a registered non-profit. For more
information on  Gawad Kalinga and Ancop, please
visit their respective websites.
Assisting in construction and landscaping of
GK villages
Interaction with the local villagers and
community leaders
Exposure to local developmental policies and
issues
Recreation and sightseeing

More info....
What is GK Youth Build ?
GK Youth Build  (GKYB)  is an
immersion program that gives Canadian
youth an opportunity to participate in
the transformation of poor communities
while developing social awareness and
leadership skills.
What is in a Youth Build?
GK is Gawad Kalinga
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"It is your destiny to reach maturity during
this great season of hope, this exciting
time of awakening, this period of great
challenge and heroism. You have the choice
and the opportunity to correct the
mistakes of our generation and build a
future full of hope..."



Address to the Youth
Tony Meloto, April 2007
July 31:  GKYB  builds houses with
Ateneo in Payatas. Blog of a great
build and pictures here
Sept 6:  GKYB participated in the
biggest GK Walk ever and raised
money for the poor. More pics here
Testimonials from Participants
"I have grown so much as a person by being part of it." -
Therese Cruz

"When I was at the GK site, the kids were able to help me gain
self confidence". - Christine Aison

"...this build is an experience i will never forget" -
Aldrich Lozano
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  • is active in your parish, community or school
  • inspires people to stand up for a cause
  • is selfless with a golden heart
  • is innovative and resourceful
  • cares about the environment
  • is willing to change the world around them
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Oct 26-28:  GKYB  was in Ottawa to
present GKYB during the GK-Ancop
Summit as part of the activities for
2007-08. More pics here.
Dec 2:  GKYB  was recognized for
its efforts in 2007. Recognition was
given by Tony Meloto and Ricky
Cuenca. More pics here.
July 21-26:  GKYB  Immersion
program in the Philippines. Our
experience featured in GK official
website here.