Bayani Challenge 2013 - March 23 to 27 in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental

Every year since 2006, Gawad Kalinga has staged the Bayani Challenge, a 5-day test of courage, endurance and love for country. Teams of 15 people go on an adventure to plant hope on the ground by building communities and fostering friendships that are critical to nation-building.

The urgent call of building this nation will be answered once again this March 23-27, 2013. This year’s Bayani Challenge will gather volunteers not only in one but in 34 provinces around the country. “BAYANI CHALLENGE 2013: ISANG BAYAN, ISANG BAYANIHAN!” will challenge more volunteers to change lives and bring hope to others in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.

The event will have different sets of activities daily that the volunteers may participate on.

1. Building of homes

Build an actual home for a family and experience everything from laying the foundation, attaching the roof, painting the walls, and landscaping.

2. Paraisong Pambata

Create an environment of fun and learning for children aged 6 to 10 years old through feeding programs, story-telling sessions, games, and a Sports Clinic.

3. School Build

Make public schools conducive to learning by refurbishing rooms, painting walls, landscaping gardens, and repairing tables and chairs.

4. Environment

Be a hero for the environment by planting trees and organizing clean-up drives.

5. Community Health

Share the importance of health by conducting a nutrition program, medical check-ups and health consultations among the different barangays.

We will cap off each spirited and fulfilling day with the following activities:

·         Blogging Rights Day: Sharing of experiences and inspiring stories of heroism.

·         Empowerment Talks: After-dinner talks and sessions to process the experience and harness the heroism in everyone.

·         Fellowship Night: Brings together the volunteers for a night of celebration and commitment.

  

Aside from this exciting line-up, we will also be hosting a series of SPECIAL EVENTS this year:

·         Bayanihan Race: Teams will compete in a unique race around the island.

·         Master Kusinero: The team that cooks the best dish using an endemic ingredient from the island will be rewarded.

·         Concert: At the end of the Bayani Challenge, we will celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience through a culminating activity that will feature bands and other exciting surprises.

This is a great opportunity for your company, group of friends, community to volunteer and help to support a worthy cause.

We invite you join with us and experience this once a year gathering of the Bayani's and help change lives for the better.

Contact us directly once you have decided to join us

Myk Tolbo - 0917 857 2292

Erma Teodocio - 0932 625 7920

Mikmik Bersuela - 0917 700 7797

Johna Mojeno -0946 554 2710 

or e-mail us at bayanichallenge2013negocc@gmail.com. 

See you at the Bayani Challenge!