Join the 4th GK1MB Bayani Challenge 2009!

I would like to invite those who have passion for Volunteerism and Bayanihan to the upcoming 4th GK1MB Bayani Challenge 2009. This is your chance to put some meaning in your life and meet new wonderful friends from all over the Philippines and other foreign countries as well. If you want to join as a group or as an individual and would like to get more information, kindly send me an email at grace[dot]sojor[at]gmail[dot]com or yolynne [at] gmail [dot] com. You can call Gawad Kalinga Zamboanga office at 991-4745 / my office at 9912365 / Yolynne's office at 992-7269. See you there!

Buzz us at the following IMs if it would be easier.

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God Bless!

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We would like to invite you to the 4th GK1MB Bayani Challenge 2009: Only for the Brave, a 5-day test to prove our courage, endurance and love for country. This year’s GK1MB Bayani Challenge will be held in Zamboanga City and Sulu.

The GK1MB Bayani Challenge is not about adventure. It is challenging ourselves to go beyond our comfort zones so we can make a difference in the lives of others. This year, we hope to bring people of different faiths and backgrounds together from all over the world to make a statement that we are all brothers and sisters. Let us not be defined by our fears and apprehensions but rather let us focus on what we hope to achieve – a better Philippines, a future full of hope.

This year’s theme Only for the Brave is a question for everyone: “Are you brave enough to love?” and your presence will surely build the friendship that will pave the way for peace. Join us in this journey of building a nation and be part of history.

4th GK1MB Bayani Challenge 2009: Only for the Brave
Mechanics:

Each team should bring and provide the following:
a. Transportation to and from the GK site (information and maps shall be provided)
b. Food for the duration of the build (no meals will be provided)
c. Cooking and Eating Utensils
d. Tents for sleeping
e. Clothes, toiletries, raincoat or jacket, and necessary medicines per individual.
f. First aid kit per group
g. Documentation (digital camera and/or video camera)
h. Tools for construction: [Minimum number of the ff]
i. One (1) Pick or Piko (for excavation)
ii. One (1) Bareta (for excavation)
iii. Three (3) Shovel or Pala (for excavation)
iv. Two (2) Kutsara (for masonry work)
v. One (1) Meter steel tape
vi. One (1) Pair hand gloves (for each member)
vii. Hard hats
viii. Three (3) Paint roller, paint brush and tray
ix. One (1) Leveling tool or leveling hose
x. Three (3) Wood float (for plastering)
xi. Three (3) Finishing Trowel (for plastering)
xii. Three (3) Pail (for concrete mix)
xiii. One (1) Set Gardening Tools (landscaping)
xiv. Optional: Electric drill with bits (for roofing & jalousie installation)
xv. One (1) Hammer
xvi. One (1) Saw (for carpentry)