GK Koncepts is a range of products from Gawad Kalinga communities that showcases the heroism, creativity and excellence of the poor and the caretaker teams who have acted as mentors to establish pro-community and pro-nation enterprises to help re-build the country.
- We believe that by restoring the dignity of every Filipino especially the poor, they can be transformed from liabilities into assets
- We believe that the way to real progress is to empower the Filipino especially the poor to become producers not just mere consumers
- We believe that the poor can make a significant contribution to nation building by sharing their gifts and talents
- We believe that the innate goodness and nobility of the Filipino creates products that can enhance quality of life
- We believe that our country and all its resources are gifts from God that we need to preserve and protect
The Capiz products were made by the Gawad Kalinga residents of GK Sto. Niņo in Las Piņas, Metro Manila. This thriving community is composed of families that have been passing on the capiz-making craft from one generation to the next.
The baskets are made from water-lily gathered by GK residents in GK Sunshineville in Paranaque City. Through the help of Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, community residents were trained to make baskets out of water-lily that are abundant in the area.
* SOURCE: Regaloservice.com
