1. What is VIVIAMO?
Viviamo!, Italian for “We live!”, is a new annual WYA project that showcases best practices in development work.
In honor of the International Year of Habitat, we have chosen HABITAT for 2006’s theme.
Each of the five WYA Regions has identified a community-based project that is effectively building living environments that address the needs and desires of the person. The projects will be presented to WYA members and regional and international leaders during WYA training, advocacy, and cultural events.
Consequently, the 2006 selections for Viviamo! were chosen as concrete examples of habitat developments that enable the human person to flourish and build up the community. They are effective initiatives in which the ingenuity of each person is being harnessed to find unique and creative new solutions to large-scale problems.
2006 Viviamo! Selections
2. What is GAWAD KALINGA*?
Gawad Kalinga (GK), translated in English means “to give care,” is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – our faith and our patriotism.
What started barely five years ago in the Philippines as a simple but daring initiative by Couples for Christ has now become a growing multi-sectoral partnership driven by a vision of a new Philippines with NO MORE SLUMS. Together with its partners, Gawad Kalinga is now in the process of transforming poverty-stricken areas, many of them now empowered to further improve their quality of life!
And the heart-work of GK volunteers is evident in the beautiful colors of the GK homes that have been built for and with the poorest of the poor Filipino families nationwide.
3. What should I bring to the builds?
• Work clothes and shoes
Since we’ll be working with a lot of paint and cement, save the designer duds for the closet and put on the stuff you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Packed lunch
Mealtimes are usually spent with other members of the GK community. We’re also not always sure which restaurants are nearby, so it is always highly recommended to bring your own food and water for your own convenience.
• Construction gloves
• Cap (or something else to cover your head)
• Change of clothes
4. DOs and DON’Ts
Do |
Don’t |
• Keep your shirt on at all times. |
• Smoke or drink alcohol at any time during any of the Viviamo! activities. |
5. When are the VIVIAMO! activities?
September 2006
8 – 10 // Fri – Sun
Immersion at GK Castañeda
16 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
October 2006
6 – 8 // Fri – Sun
GK Expo
(SM Mall of
6 // Friday
Parada Ng Mga Bayani
November 2006
11 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
December 2006
9 // Saturday
Christmas Party
January 2007
13 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
February 2007
10 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
March 2007
10 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
April 2007
14 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
May 2007
12 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
June 2007
9 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
July 2007
14 // Saturday
Build // Activity with SIGA
6. Where is GK Castaneda?
7. Any more questions?
Feel free to send your inquiries to asiapacific@wya.net. You can also call us at our office landline, (+632) 4330715.
Thank you once more! Any help you can give will surely go a long way. We definitely look forward to working with you!