VONNA

1. Why do you think the SDGs are labeled as the “strategic plan for the planet”?
Because all these 17 Goals deals and addresses different challenges and issues the world is
facing. It covers issues that affects us all. More importantly, it involves us all to build a more
sustainable, safer, more prosperous planet for all humanity. In short, this is the greatest strategic
plan we have to improve life for future generations.
2. Why did the selected SDGs most resonate with you as a group?
The two selected SDGs which are SDG 1“No Poverty” and SDG “Gender Equality” resonates to
us as a group because as citizens of a third world country, we have experienced and have
witnessed these issues as it is very rampant in the Philippines.

JACKIE
Why do you think the SDGs are labeled as the “strategic plan for the planet”?
I think its because the SDGs are aimed at achieving a variety of life-changing ‘zeros,'
such as zero violence, poverty, AIDS, and discrimination against women and children as the
global call to action to end hunger, protect the environment, and ensure stability and prosperity
for all communities by 2030. They acknowledge that what they do in one environment will have
an impact on what happens in another, and that growth must strike a balance between social,
economic, and environmental sustainability. And with that, through their pledge that “Leave No
One Behind”, countries have agreed to prioritize change for those who are the most behind.

Pick two (2) of the SDGs that you feel as a group connected in some way. Why did the
selected SDGs most resonate with you as a group?
As a group, we have chosen the No poverty and Gender Equality of the SGD’s. These
two topics are very relevant until now in the Philippines that affects the life of every Filipino.
First, poverty is one of the most serious issues that the Philippine government could address.
Poverty in the Philippines emerged, in part, as a result of the country's rapid population growth.
Its effects are clearly visible in nature. Many Filipinos are unable to continue their schooling due
to poverty. Others seem to be happy with their lives despite their poverty. Due to financial
constraints, many parents are unable to send their children to school. On the otherhand, we also
experience the unequal treatment based on our gender. Women workers, especially in the
informal economy, continuously face discrimination in accessing credit, benefits, and
opportunities to improve their lives and that of their families. We cannot deny that until in
today’s generation we are still experiencing this kind of issue, that is why as a group, we decided
to choose this important and very relevant topic.
GAWAD KALINGA FOUNDATION
1. What is the social enterprise? (JACKIE)
GK Productivity was created by the organization to support early-stage social enterprises.
GKonomics, which produces and distributes goods and services that involve Gawad Kalinga
populations in the value chain, is one of the projects born out of the effort. The aim is to create
authentically Filipino brands like Kawayan Tech, which makes bamboo bikes, and Bayanihan
Rentals, which rents out inexpensive tables and chairs for all types of events.
Despite the gains, Gawad Kalinga recognized that for the business model to spread throughout
the Philippines, a new generation of young, trained leaders would be needed to introduce creative
ideas and serve as a link between communities and governments, scholars, and large
corporations. As a result, the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) was established to foster a
culture of social entrepreneurship by providing companies with access to a network of volunteers
from various sectors of society as well as the potential to achieve size, resilience, and influence.
Bayani Brew(2012)- Tea or “tsaa” brewed only from all natural local ingredients- curiously
yummy, ridiculously healthy and proudly homegrown. Bayani Brew, a drink made with
lemongrass, pandan, and a touch of calamansi – a recipe using ingredients from the local fauna –
was one of the businesses established in the CSI. The company was started by three young
Filipinos who had graduated from good schools and were working in a traditional job when they
learned that poor neighborhoods had special know-hows, but they didn't know how to scale up
their business so that it really changed the lives of poor people. As a result, they agreed to form
the firm.
First Harvest (2013) – is a proudly Filipino brand that whips up delicious home-made spreads
using natural choice ingredients.
GK Mabuhay (2014) – aims to showcase the beauty of the Philippines and the Filipinos as
reflected in our Gawad Kalinga Communities
KapeNatin( 2019)- is to make every Filipino patronize local coffee so that altogether, we can
help improve the lives of Filipino
Other Social Enterprise of Gawad Kalinga

 Daydream Republic
 Theo and Philo
 Human nature
 Sigla
 Greenelas
 Mori Notes
 Jacinti & Lirio
  AUrae Natura
 Cacao Culture
 Mad Travel
 Choco Loco
 Silent Beads
 Apicuria
 Bambuhay

Reference:
https://nextbillion.net/gawad-kalinga/
https://www.gkenchantedfarm.com/other-enterprises

2. How is your example connected to your chosen SDG? (VONNA)

The chosen SDG “No Poverty” aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. With that being
said, Gawad Kalinga is connected to this SDG, as Gawad Kalinga Gawad Kalinga transforms
slums into peaceful and productive communities. It works with 2,000 communities in the
Philippines and other nations where poverty exists including Cambodia, Indonesia and Papua
New Guinea. Engaging all sectors of society, mobilizing them to work together to end poverty,
the organization is building a global army of volunteers on the ground and online, working with
schools, corporations and other organized institutions to mainstream a culture of caring and
sharing.

Gawad Kalinga Foundation’s programs includes the following:

Child and Youth Development: The GK CYD program aims to develop the skills and
talents of the children and youth in the GK communities by inculcating values that bring
out their full potential.
Community Building: The GK Community Building program seeks to empower poor
communities to become self-reliant and sustainable by building up its people, preparing
their leaders and residents to eventually care for their own communities while instilling in
them the heart and capacity to help other poor communities.
Green Kalinga: The GK Environment program aims to create "green" model
communities through its various programs to protect the environment.
Bayan-Anihan: The GK Food Sufficiency program is committed to empower the hungry
and to eradicate hunger. It is envisioned that each family in a community is empowered
to produce their own food to augment their needs.
 GK Kalusugan: The GK Health program believes that every Filipino has the right to
good health, and ensures that community health care services are delivered to those that
need it the most.
Community Infrastructure: The GK Community Infrastructure Program (CIP) aims to
build brightly painted homes in sustainable communities for the poorest of the poor.
Center for Social Innovation: CSI (Center for Social Innovation) is a business
ecosystem developer that aims to build a culture of social entrepreneurship.
Considering all these programs, we can say that Gawad Kalinga Foundation just like the SDG 1,
aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

3.What is the mission of the business or organization? (JACKIE)

Gawad Kalinga, which means "to care," is a Philippines-based movement that seeks to end
poverty by first restoring the poor's integrity. The organization takes a comprehensive and
integrated approach to empowerment, focusing on values shaping and leadership development.
Gawad Kalinga is building a nation empowered by people with faith and patriotism; a nation
made up of caring and sharing communities, dedicated to eradicating poverty and restoring
human dignity. Their mission is to end poverty for five million poor families by 2024.
Reference:
https://skoll.org/organization/gawad-kalinga-community-development-foundation/?
format=pdf#:~:text=Gawad%20Kalinga%2C%20meaning%20to%20'give,leadership
%20development%20at%20its%20core

4.Who are the most important stakeholders? (VONNA)

Mission Partners. These are institutions that are deeply committed to accomplish the mission of
ending poverty and share the core values of Gawad Kalinga. GK and its mission partners
collaborate to synergize their best practices and programs to bring about better and faster ways of
ending poverty.
Volunteers. Gawad Kalinga has thrived and survived through the generous hands and dedicated
hearts of our volunteers. The vibrant energy of volunteerism and love for country brings Team
GK QC together -- along with the goal to build up a 300-strong volunteer force to raise a city of
nation builders.
GK Youth. GK Youth is a program of Gawad Kalinga that promotes volunteerism among
college students, in partnership with educational institutions. It aims to influence and inspire
young people ages 16 to 25 years old.
Donors. These consists of donations from private individuals, corporations, or from the
government.
Beneficiaries. These consists of survivors of disasters and the 5 million poor families in the
Philippines.

5.Who is the customer? (JACKIE)

The majority of GK's recipients are natural disaster refugees, which is unsurprising in a
world where 130 million inhabitants were affected by natural disasters between 1995 and 2015.
(pdf). A land donation, a proposal from a city government, or an approach from a homeless
group are both examples of how communities begin.
Reference:
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/may/27/across-the-philippines-gawad-
kalinga-provides-shelter-from-the-storms#:~:text=Most%20of%20GK's%20beneficiaries
%20are,approach%20from%20a%20homeless%20community.&text=Most%20of%20GK's
%20beneficiaries%20are,approach%20from%20a%20homeless%20community

6.What is the impact of the social enterprise? How can their success and value can be
measured? (VONNA)

Between 2003 and 2012, Gawad Kalinga built close to 3000 villages across the Philippines and
impacted the lives of close to one million people, which corresponds to 1% of the population.
The foundation also inspired the Philippines 2012 Kalinga Bills, also called "Volunteers for
Nation Building" to institutionalize public, private, and civil sector partnerships as part of the
government poverty eradication plan.

Gawad Kalinga Foundation’s success and value can be measure through the progress they are
making in reducing poverty. In addition, you can also measure their success and value by
assessing the quality and standard of life of their customers who are their beneficiaries. If they
are able to change the way community members look at themselves and are able to change their
behavioral patterns into more positive forms, then we can say that they are successful and
valuable.
References: ( 2,4 and 6)

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