Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga, which means “to give care” is a non-governmental organisation. Its ultimate aim is to eradicate poverty in the Philippines by 2024 and to build a template for other countries. Founded by Tony Meloto in 2003, Gawad Kalinga has developed various programmes that form the holistic and sustainable model to build new communities and improve all spheres of life. Gawad Kalinga has constructed more than 200,000 homes in 2,000 communities and won multiple awards: 2010 Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines, 2011 Nikkei Asia Award, 2012 Skoll Foundation Award. Within the context of its FASE programme, GREEN SHOOTS is helping Gawad Kalinga create a European platform to bring together partners from the public and private sectors, as well as leading academic institutions.