Brothers and Sisters,

This material and link below was provided to us by ANCOP International (Canada) Inc, BLD's main partner in our work related to Gawad Kalinga here in Toronto. Please take the time to watch the video.

Please remember that BLDs participation in Gawad Kalinga has directly impacted the lives of many poor kababayan in the Philippines.

For many of the poor in the Philippines going hungry is a daily fact of life. It is common for them to just have a meal of rice and salt, or even nothing at all. This was a daily reality for Antero Ely and his family until GK changed their lives.

Click here to see how GK has helped Antero and his family.

From living in a dilapidated pig pen, Antero and his family are now residents of   GK Nuestra Senora dela Soledad , one of 85 Canadian GK villages. Not only were they given shelter but through the GK Bayan Anihan (National Harvest) program, the entire village now grows a variety of vegetables and fruits to supplement the daily needs.

Through Gawad Kalinga's multisectoral approach, local assistance was also provided by other partners. This includes Globe Telecom who provided capital for the vegetable farm, the Department of Agrarian Reform who provided seedlings and supplies, and Central Luzon State University for the farming know how, technology, and follow up.  

The Bayan Anihan food sufficiency program, combined with the shelter of GK homes and ANCOP-GK child education sponsorship shows that GK is not only about houses but providing the poor the means to uplift themselves.

BLD have been a part of this in a very special way. We are grateful to GK Walk participants and generous donors who have given to build GK homes. In the coming months, we will also be embarking on the Child Sponsorship Program.

Thank you for being part of the cause, for believing in the GK-spirit and for sharing your blessings.

We hope that you will continue to support the efforts of the BLD GK Ministry and please pray for the continued success of our work with the poor.

Mabuhay Po Kayo!
May you be blessed always!

Bernie and Belen Consul
Coordinators, Toronto, GK Ministry