Gawad Kalinga

PNANJ, under the able leadership of Susan Castor and the PNANJ Executive Board, donated $2,000 (for 2 houses) to ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Foundation USA, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that is considered the resource and promoter of a movement called “Gawad Kalinga” (GK).

Gawad Kalinga (means “to give care) is “an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but in the world. 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 and as a result providing dignity and peace for every Filipino” (www.gawadkalinga.org).  

PNANJ, is now a GK advocate! Our vision is to build a GK community named after our association. It is not a dream…It is very possible that we can start building 30-50 houses and have our own, PNANJ-sponsored GK site! We invite you to join us in helping the poorest of the poor and in rebuilding our beloved native land, the Philippines!

Excerpt from the article by: Cynthia Dayrit-Demetillo and Roberto Demetillo

"Giving back to our Homeland-Changing the lives of People through GK "

Scholarships

PNANJ has been giving financial support to deserving nursing students. All sub-chapters have been actively organizing fundraising efforts to support the cause. Click here to view pictures.