"No more slums, no more violence, no more poverty" is the rallying call of Gawad Kalinga, a charity based in the Philippines which works with the poor and homeless, building, not only houses but also self-esteem and more vibrant life styles. GK works with international partners, building whole villages of brightly coloured houses, arguing that the bright colours cause an uplifting of spirits and is a visible sign of the improvements in people's lives.
During the first week of the Easter holidays, a group of about 25 Grade 11 and 12 students will be going to the Philippines on a six-day visit to work on a Gawad Kalinga site. During their stay, the students will live, eat and work alongside the local people, not just as people from a richer
nation going to provide a service to their less fortunate neighbours, but also to learn about themselves and about others from an intense social and cultural interchange. Students interested in this programme should contact Ms Kathy Smyth.
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