"Heroes Journal" is a collection of personal sharings and stories of young Australians whose lives have changed because of their involvement in Gawad Kalinga (GK). GK does not only transform slums into colourful and productive communities, it does not only transform the poor into self-sufficient people with dignity, but GK also transforms its donors, partners and in particular the youth into selfless GK heroes. Be inspired... be captivated... relive those memories and share your GK experiences to others! If you would like to submit your own personal sharing or GK story, email gkom@gk-youth.org HEROES JOURNAL 2005: Stories and sharings from GK heroes down under Learning to serve - Serving to learn by ALEX DUNCAN and JACQUES McELHONE "During the three weeks of holidays between Terms II and III, Fr Ross Jones SJ, Mr Joe El-Khoury and eleven “immersionists” from Year 11 (St Aloysius College, Milsons Point) embarked upon an intense journey to the Philippines..." Read more All things work for the good by JOY LOPEZ "Last January 3-18, 2005 the 2nd GKY GAT took place. The first one was held last January 2004 consisting of 9 young people from Cronulla parish led by Nathan Mari. At first, there were no concrete plans to run GKY GAT for 2005 however, the need for it is out there..." Read more "GK777 kasali kami d'yan!" (we're a part of that!) by EJ CUARESMA "It was during my exam period last year when I first heard about GKY GAT from my sister. She urged me to watch a CD of Gawad Kalinga and after seeing it,I was thrilled to know that such a program exists... " Read more Where do I begin my GKY GAT experience? by CHRISTINE STANLEY "Words can not express how GK has changed so many parts of my life. The way I work, the way I think and the way I pray..." Read more GKY GAT 05 Reflections by JOEKARL DIAZ, JAMIKE DAVID and JOCYTTE MUSA "I came to GKY GAT very excited, thinking that I would be part of building something great - a house for the poor - something that I can come back to in the future to see and admire. However, GK showed me much more..." Read more HEROES JOURNAL 2004: Stories and sharings from GK heroes down under YGAT Sharing by NATHAN MARI "I attended the YFC GAT (Great Adventure Tour) last year in which I was able to help construct a home in a depressed area of Arkong Bato. I was so overwhelmed by the experience, that I desired to share this with other youth such as myself. I wanted other Australians to know about this..." Read more Want to READ the latest PERSONAL SHARINGS and STORIES from GK Heroes Down Under? > > > BACK TO HEROES JOURNAL 2007 & 2006