GK USA Conference: After Three Years
Support Gawad Kalinga USA's mission to end poverty
MULTI-FACETED SOLUTIONS TO A MULTI-FACETED PROBLEM

NORTH COTABATO PRODUCTIVITY HUB
With its pursuit to end poverty, Gawad Kalinga (GK) has provided land and shelter to more than 100,000 families in 3,000 communities throughout the Philippines.
GK and GK USA share the desire and mission to ensure that the journey that started with providing land and homes will culminate with families getting out of poverty by enabling mechanisms to trigger economic productivity to catapult families towards sustained and transformative income streams.
Learn about Gawad Kalinga USA
A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE
Who we are
GK1 World Foundation, collectively known as Gawad Kalinga USA is the lead partner organization of the Gawad Kalinga Global Community and its mission partners in creating a sustainable template to end poverty.
Our vision
Gawad Kalinga USA aims to uplift the Philippines as a nation; to build a country full of hope. We envision a nation made up of sharing and caring communities dedicated to eradicating poverty and restoring human dignity.
Our mission
End poverty for 5 million Filipino families by 2024.

Our Impact
Gawad Kalinga USA has significantly contributed to building 3,000 cohesive communities across the Philippines. Over 5,000 local leaders work in solidarity with poor communities, volunteers, local government units and private institutions.
These communities allow us to listen to their most pressing concerns and inform us how to best respond to their needs.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO END POVERTY
POVERTY IS A MULTI-FACETED PROBLEM REQUIRING A MULTI-FACETED SOLUTION.
At the core of the solution is a change of one's heart and mind, coupled with a strong desire to work together to change the status quo in a sustainable manner. Help us to shelter, feed the poor, and provide our communities with educational and economic opportunities to rise up from poverty.
HOW WE END POVERTY:
OUR PLATFORMS
We allow the poor to inform our biggest decisions and actions. The solution to poverty may begin with a home, but it does not end there. Our platforms allow us to partner with other organizations, agencies and individuals so that we can be where the poor need us the most.
- Sat, Mar 25Holiday InnMar 25, 5:00 PM CDTHoliday Inn, 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USAGK Chicago's Hope Ball is for the benefit of the North Cotabato Production Hub project that the GK Chicago team is spearheading. Tickets are $100 each. Attire: Semi-formal or Filipiniana. For tickets, please contact Leslie Tiquia at (224) 848-9837.
- Sun, Apr 16Yorba Park, Anaheim, CAApr 16, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDTYorba Park, Anaheim, CA, 7400-7654 La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USAJoin the annual, sought-after event SIKAD Family Bike Ride 2023 on April 16, 8am at Yorba Park, Anaheim, CA! Register and join the adventure! Ride with some buddies! We encourage you to sport the jersey and track your mileage. Remember to stay safe and practice social distancing at all times!
- Ongoing fundraising campaignGive today!
- Sat, Feb 19Live Oak Ballroom, UCF CampusFeb 19, 2022, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ESTLive Oak Ballroom, UCF Campus, Jimmie A. Ferrell Student Services Commons, Orlando, FL 32816, USAIn collaboration with Gawad Kalinga USA, the Filipino Student Association at University of Central Florida will be hosting our very own collegiate summit on February 19, 2022. This event serves as a way for college students, philanthropists & activists to help alleviate poverty in the Philippines.
- Sat, Dec 11Register to receive the event linkDec 11, 2021, 7:00 PM ESTRegister to receive the event linkA FREE virtual concert featuring Philippine National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers. With special performances by Gary Valenciano, AJ Rafael and Kiana Valenciano. Registration is required for this free event.