A Message by Jordan Alexander Moratin, 2010 Youth Leader Honoree

Photo credit: Ann Margaret Moratin
December 2, 2011, Chamblee, GA -

A Message by Jordan Alexander Moratin, 2010 Youth Leader Honoree:

About this time last year, I was presented the Galing Foundation Youth Leadership Award, and now it is time for this same honor to be presented to someone else, so I'd like to take a couple of minutes to express what it is about this award that has meant so much to me.

I am very proud to be part of Galing Foundation because I know that this organization helps many children in the Philippines. I wish could've done more.

Although, I wondered sometimes if there was something special that I was supposed to do to prove myself worthy of such an honor, and it took a little while for me to figure out just what it is that I was supposed to do. But those who voted for me last year wasn't looking for me to perform any miracles, or to meet with Presidents and Dignitaries, they just wanted me to know that they appreciated what I had already done and their expectations of me were only to keep up the good work. And I hope that I have done that.

One thing about it, any time you do something that is recognized by others as something good and worthwhile, that in itself is an award. When we achieve something for ourselves and make room in our lives to help others whenever possible, then, it goes without saying, we are all entitled to an award. It is only through the engagement of cooperation and understanding that we can eliminate dissension and bring about peace and harmony. At this time, I would like to thank those that are involved in Galing Foundation. And on behalf of all the unfortunate children in the Philippines, Thank you for all that you do! Maraming Salamat Po!

About JORDAN

-a student at Bay Creek Middle School 2011-2012
- remains as a straight A student
- Principal's Honor Roll Award for school year 2010-2011
- Certificate of Excellence In Leadership - Student Council President 2010-2011
- Perfect Attendance 2011
- Grayson's Citizenship Award 2010-2011
- Certificate of Participation in Honor's Choir 2010-2011
- Certificate of Participation in RAM Buddy 2010-2011
- Certificate of Participation in GETV 2010-2011
- Still performs in different events like Grayson Days, Atlanta's Dogwood Festival, Snellville Days and Gwinnett Relay for Life
-s very active in playing soccer.

GFI Program Director Ana Blackburn announces results of the 5th Annual Youth Leadership Award

December 1, 2011 McDonough, GA-

On behalf of Galing Foundation, Inc. Board and the 2011 Youth Leadership Selection Committee with the support of the Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato, Program Director Ana Blackburn announces the results of the 5th Annual Youth Leadership Award. "It is a great honor to congratulate all 9 youth members of the Filipino community in Georgia who participated in the 5th Annual YLA Program as well as their respective family and friends who provide enormous support throughout the years. We share with them the joy in their academic and civic achievement. We recognize the tremendous generosity of time, talent and resources which all 9 nominees have genuinely contributed back to the community here and abroad. We at GFI are deeply honored to be a recognizing body of 9 young leaders who are actively and meaningfully engaged."- A. Blackburn

Given by the 3-member Selection Committee composed of Bryan Ramos, Esq., Tricia Sung and Carolina A. Woodley, Ph.D. a total average of 96% (academic, civic, leadership & character), Ms. Kimberly Moriles will be awarded on Friday, December 2 as the 2011 Youth Leader Honoree.

Kimberly Moriles 12th Grade, Dutchtown High School, Hampton, GA

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: 1.) Elementary: All A’s Honor Roll 1st to 5th Grade Highest GPA, Outstanding Christian Character, Art Award, Duke University TIP Program, Principal’s Award 2005, Principal Award 2006, Spelling Bee 1st Place Winner 2004-2005 2.) Middle School: All A’s Honor Roll & Band 6th to 8th Grade Honor Band, Social Studies Award, Citizenship Award 2007- 2008,Outstanding Student in Music Achievement 2009, Duke University Duke TIP, Outstanding Flute Student in 7th grade, Participated in Science Fairs 2007 (Placed 2nd in County level) and 2008 (3rd Place), Spelling Bees, Got Superior ratings for Music Solo & Ensemble District VI 2006-2007 3.) High School : Current GPA – 97.548 Belongs to the Top 5% of DHS Class 2012 of 309 students Honor Roll 9th,10th,11th Symphonic Band all 4 yrs of high school (Best Section 2011) Best Overall in English (2011) National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Society of High School Scholars, Nominated for 2010-2011 Governor’s Honor’s Program 2011 GA certificate of Merit Clubs: Art’s Club, Spanish Club, HOSA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Beta Club Plays piano & flute (Outstanding Student in Piano 2010)

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Kimberly has been involved in community service since she was young. She has joined the Girl Scouts of America and has received the Bronze Award. In High School, she has been involved in her school clubs and has done community service such as the Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Walk for Leukemia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Morrow Presbyterian Food Pantry. Kimberly also plays the flute and piano/keyboard on Sundays at the Morrow Presbyterian Church. She also participated at the 30 Hour Famine campaign for hunger in her church.

LEADERSHIP: Kimberly has been involved as a student leader for FCA in school. She also participated in the Lead America for Medicine & Healthcare at Georgetown University in 2010. She is a youth leader at Morrow Presbyterian Church where she plays the keyboard for the Youth Praise Band. She is also involved with the Hapeville Vietnamese Church where she is a youth leader facilitating Bible studies and music for worship. She organized a fundraising event “Night under the Stars” Talent Show and Dinner to raise money for a youth camp. This year, she decided to be a volleyball manager for her sister’s volleyball team at DHS.

CHARACTER: Kimberly is a person of integrity. She was raised in the church and she tries to follow God’s teachings in her life. She complained that in her school, cheating is so rampant and most of her friends get higher grades than she does. She believes that it is wrong and she tries not to follow it even if it means lower grades in her AP classes compared to most of her friends. In 2009, during Youth Sunday at Morrow Presbyterian Church, she gave a testimony to the whole church on how her relationship with God has changed over the years. She babysits her youth director’s children and volunteers at the Food Pantry. She plans to take up Nursing or Medicine in college and work at St Jude’s Hospital for Children in Memphis,Tennessee.

Ms. Moriles strongly competed with 8 other young leaders nominees from the Filipino community of Georgia.

December 2: The 5th Annual Youth Leadership Award & Year End Dinner with Philippine Honorary Consul General Ray Donato

Galing Foundation, Inc. and The Office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General announces its nomination process to award the 5th Youth Leader

Photo taken December 3, 2010: (front) Jordan Alexander Moratin (10 yrs. old), Youth Leader Awardee 2010 with PHCG Raoul Ray Donato, Dodi Ward (pres. Fil-Am of Greater Atlanta), Esther Wilson (chair Federation of Philippine American Organizations in GA), Didi O'Connor (pres. Philippine American Chamber of Commerce in GA), Joanne Kelly Utt (Youth Leader Awardee 2009), Ana Blackburn (Dir. Galing Foundation, Inc.) & Alan Alberto (co-emcee)

The Board of Galing Foundation, Inc. and the Office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General announces its nomination process to award a student for its 5th Youth Leadership Award:

Selection Guidelines

The Galing Foundation, Inc. Board or its designee will select a student from the three school levels:

1. Elementary Level
2. Middle School Level
3. High School Level

The student must be from the Filipino community whom you think have made valuable contributions to the school and community in the state of Georgia.


Procedure

Nominations may come from any resident of Georgia nominating any student of Filipino heritage attending a local school in the state of Georgia. Nominations must be in writing and must be mailed (electronically or via postal service) to Galing Foundation, Inc. by no later than November 20, 2011.

I. Selections: A selection committee composed of 3 distinguished members serving in the state of Georgia will make Final selection.

II. Criteria for selection will be based on the following:

A. Academic Excellence: Each nominee shall provide proof of academic achievement as well as active involvement in extra-curricular activities of the school; (copy of report card)

B. Community Service: Willingly volunteers his/her time and resources to schools and/or communities in Georgia when called upon.

C. Leadership: Demonstrates self initiative in promoting school and community's charitable activities. Exemplifies positive qualities and attitudes, which students can look up to;

D. Character: Demonstrates genuine concern for others. Sets a positive example for fellow students to emulate and displays an exemplary disposition towards others.


Award

Each honoree will receive a certificate of recognition and a minimum of $400 U.S. savings bond.

Announcement of Winners will be published via AccessPhilippineAtlanta and Galing Foundation, Inc. website on December 1, 2011.
The Awards dinner will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 6pm at Canton House Restaurant (4825 Buford Highway, Chamblee, GA 30341).

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2011 GFI Youth Leadership Award

NOMINATION FORM



Complete Name: _______________________________________

Complete Address: ______________________________________

Date: __________________

Please provide a rationale in each area why this person has been nominated.


A. Academic Excellence:

B. Community Service:

C. Leadership:

D. Character:


Submitted by:
Tel. No.:
Email Address:

Upon completion of this form, please email it to: galingfoundation@yahoo.com



or mail it to:
Galing Foundation, Inc.
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075

For further inquiries, please call Ana Blackburn at (404) 925-2639

GFI ships educational materials to Mindanao

October 9, 2011 Roswell, GA - Galing Foundation, Inc. ships box no. 173 (invoice no. 2694) of educational materials to benefit children of Mindanao. Educational materials and shipping funds were donated by Friends of Roswell Library, Rebecca Rodriguez, Lauren and Melissa Luetgers. GFI thank its shipping partner Mr. Jay Suarez of Cargo Express (404 395-8890).

Galing Foundation, Inc. participates at COL Social Concerns 2nd annual International Dinner

September 10, 2011 Roswell, GA - Galing Foundation, Inc. participated at Cross of Life Social Concerns 2nd annual international dinner and auction. The fundraising event featured talents from the youth in a musical skit "Wizard of Roz", a variety of local and international dishes as well as arts and crafts from the states and abroad. The event raised a total of $3,600 to benefit COL's international mission in Malawi (Africa), Padhar (India) and Galing Foundation (Philippines).

GFI donates educational materials to children of Sarangani Province and South Cotabato

For video, click here August 16, 2011 Roswell, GA * Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 3 balikbayan boxes nos. 170, 171 & 172 (invoice no. 1869) full of educational materials to benefit children of Sarangani Province and South Cotabato in Mindanao. Educational materials and shipping cost were donated by members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Friends of Roswell Library, Atty. Mai Hecht, Mylene Santana, Lauren and Melissa Luetgers. Special thanks to GFI's shipping partner Mr. Jay Suarez of Cargo Express (404 398-8890).

Galing Foundation, Inc. ships educational materials to benefit Filipino children of Mindanao

June 10, 2011

Roswell, GA - Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 2 balikbayan boxes no. 168-169 (invoice no. 1446) full of educational materials to benefit GFI Mindanao public schools and public library outreach. The educational materials received were donated by Friends of Roswell Library and Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell.

Special thanks to its logistics partner, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Suarez of Sarangani Cargo Express (free pick up & door-door service, contact no: 404 395-8890 or email: georgiabec@google.com).

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Ces Alberto, Tony Molina and Bernadette Manaois, volunteers of Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 20 boxes of educational materials to Mindanao

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May 27, 2011, Roswell, GA

Ces Alberto, Tony Molina and Bernadette Manaois, volunteers of Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 20 balikbayan boxes (GFI box nos. 147-167) full of educational and classroom materials to benefit Filipino children of Mindanao.

The generous donation was made by Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell.

Special thanks to GFI's shipping and logistic partner Mr. Jay Suarez of Cargo Plus.

Friends of Roswell Library donates more children's reading books to benefit GFI Mindanao Outreach

Roswell, GA

After its annual spring book sale, Friends of Roswell Library donated 2 boxes children's reading books to benefit GFI Mindanao Outreach.

Special thanks to Carol Harisson, president of FRL, the board and its members for their continued support for GFI's library building effort in rural areas of the Philippines.

Friends of Roswell Library has donated books to benefit St. Paul's Misamis Oriental, St. Paul's Medlin, Cebu, Baranggay 8 in Lucban, Quezon, Southern Luzon Polytechnic University, Public Elementary School in Lucban,Quezon, Lucban Public Library, Maligo Elementary School, Maligo Public Library, Landan National High School, Kipalkuda Elementary School and Maligo Day Care School.

Donors of Galing Foundation, Inc. helped purchase 2008 World Book Encyclopedia and Dictionaries for Maligo Public Library

May 13, 2011

Roswell, GA

Donors of Galing Foundation, Inc. helped purchased 2008 World Book Encyclopedia and dictionaries at Friends of Roswell Library spring book sale to benefit Maligo Public Library located in Mindanao.

GFI would like to thank all donors for their continued support in its mission to help build public libraries in rural areas of the Philippines.

Atlanta Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) of the Atlanta Federal Executive Board approves Galing Foundation, Inc. for 2011 Metro CFC

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GFI Ships 2 balikbayan boxes full of educational materials to Mindanao

April 29, 2011

Roswell, GA - Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 2 balikbayan boxes no. 145-146 (invoice no. 3166) full of educational materials to benefit GFI Mindanao public schools and public library outreach. The educational materials received were donated by friends, members of Northwest Phil-Am Association of Georgia and Friends of Roswell Public Library.

GFI acknowledges financial contributions for shipping made by Jane Rolen through CFC United Way, members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell and supporters of the "Think Green" ink & toner recycling program partnership with Cartridge World Lilburn c/o Rene Caballa in cooperation with Mabuhay Store c/o Ces Alberto and Grace Richards of Evolv.

Special thanks to its logistics partner, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Suarez of Sarangani Cargo Express (free pick up & door-door service, contact no: 404 395-8890 or email: georgiabec@google.com).

Galing Foundation, Inc. ships 3 balikbayan boxes of donated materials to GFI Mindanao

Feb. 21, 2011- Norcross, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. shipped 3 balikbayan boxes 142, 143 & 144 (invoice no. 101079) full of educational materials received from members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell, Friends of Roswell Library, Myrtle Yap, Atty. Mai Hecht and Lauren and Melissa Luetgers.

The educational materials will benefit 5 GFI Mindanao locations namely (1) Landan National High School, (2) Maligo Elementary School, (3) Maligo Public Library, (4) Maligo Day Care school and (5) Kipalkuda Elementary School.

Funding for the shipment of these materials were provided by donors of CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) Metro Atlanta/United Way, supporters of "Think Green", ink cartridge and toner recycling program and "You've Got Talent" at Taki event.

GFI Mindanao 2011 Briefer presented by Jocelyn C. Robles, GFI Mindanao Outreach Coordinator

Photo: GFI & guests at Taki Steakhouse in Dunwoody, GA






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GFI Mindanao 2011 Briefer By Jocelyn Carino Robles
GFI Mindanao Outreach Coordinator presented on Apil 1, 2011 in Dunwoody, GA

INTRODUCTION: Philippines is a democratic Christian country located in the South East Asia. With 7,107 islands, you can expect diversity among cultures, landscapes, natural resources and different levels of development access from the central government and even private services. There are 110 indigenous peoples group mostly living in marginalized areas of the Philippines called the indigenous cultural communities (ICCs). Having quality education is always a challenge since most of the schools in these communities lack the substantial educational resource materials and do not have their own school libraries that could aid the teachers as well as students to have the same academic standard enjoyed by other school counterparts in the town center and even in highly urbanized cities. In May 2007, GFI started its outreach with just one school in the island of Mindanao. As of March 2011, GFI is reaching out to four (4) schools and one (1) local government unit. The service is focused to the indigent school children belonging to two Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups, the Blaan and Tboli. Specifically, GFI’s Mindanao outreach communities are located in Polomolok, South Cotabato and Maitum, Sarangani Province. 2011 Profile of GFI Outreach in Southern Mindanao, Philippines:









I Kipalkuda Elementary School 276 students Contact Person: Mrs. Aura D. Mirayo Phone: 63-920-494-2066 Elementary Curriculum: Grade I – VI Subjects: Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, Extra-Curricular activities such as Music, Arts, Physical Education, Character/Values, Home Economics, Philippine History Current Needs: 1. Elementary English, Science, Math resource books 2. Webster’s New World pocket dictionaries 3. School supplies e.g. pen, pencils, scissors, bags 4. Music and artwork materials 5. Globe 6. Toys 7. Children clothes 8. Elementary visual aids for teachers in English, Math and Science subjects 9. Flip charts 10. Elementary science experiment apparatus










II Maligo Elementary School
176 students* (83 Boys, 93 Girls) Mrs. Lorelyn S. Fabulare Phone: 63-908-900-9358 E-mail: lorfabz@yahoo.com Elementary Curriculum: Grade I – VI Subjects: Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, Extra-Curricular activities such as Music, Arts, Physical Education, Character/Values, Home Economics, Philippine History 1. Elementary English, Science, Math resource books 2. Webster’s New World pocket dictionaries 3. School supplies e.g. pen, pencils, scissors, bags, etc 4. Music and artwork materials 5. Globe 6. Toys 7. Children clothes 8. Elementary visual aids for teachers in English, Math and Science subjects 9. Flip charts 10. Elementary science experiment apparatus












III Maligo Day Care School

35 students Gloria L. Paman English, Reading, Arts, Bible Story 1. Story telling books with big pictures 2. Toys 3. Clothes, shoes 4. Artwork materials e.g. crayons, artwork paper 5. Visual charts appropriate for Kinder 1 & 2
















IV Landan National High School


500 students (236 male, 264 female) Mrs. Ninfa B. Macabenta Phone: 63-920-432-0894 E-mail: ninfa_macabenta@yahoo.com English I-IV Science I – IV Math I – IV Filipino I – IV History I- IV Values Education I – IV Enrichment Classes include: 1. Reading for 1st & 2nd Year 2. Basic Computer for 3rd Year & 4th Year Current Needs: 1. Periodic table of elements 2. Educational DVDs e.g. Parts & Functions of Human Body, Different Characteristics of Plants & Animals 3. Math measuring devices 4. Math educational CDs 5. Portable graphing board (white board) 6. Weighing scale 7. Puzzles and other board games e.g. scrabble, chess board for National Education Program 8. Crayons and other art materials e.g. construction papers, scissors, rulers 9. Globe 10. TV Set with DVD player for use in classrooms 11. Laboratory apparatus e.g compound microscope 12. LCD and overhead projector 13. Webster’s New World pocket dictionaries 14. Encyclopedia Brittanica 15. Thesaurus 16. English, Science, Math resource books 17. National Geographic Magazines












V Maligo Public Library 3,144 residents Mary Grace C. Wanda Barangay Councilor Phone: 63-921-457-8531 1. Webster’s New World pocket dictionaries 2. English, Science, Math resource books 3. National Geographic Magazines 4. Travel Magazines 5. Time Magazines 6. College course references for nursing, accountancy, marketing, management 7. Public governance references Total Beneficiaries: 4,131

Monday, April 4: Batang Galing, a children's workshop

The board of Galing Foundation, Inc. invites children (ages 3-12 yrs.) to join Batang Galing, a children's workshop.

Date: Monday, April 4 (11am-1pm)
Place: Mabuhay Store
Address: 4645 Jonesboro Road Suite I
Forest Park, GA

The objectives of the program are to introduce the following:
1. The Philippine alphabet
2. The national flag and meaning of its symbols
3. The anthem and its translation
4. The Filipino values
5. Filipino Games
6. Filipino food

For reservation or questions, please call (404) 290-5416

Sign-up & email the information back to galingfoundation@yahoo.com:
Name of Child:
Age:
School:
Parent:
Email Address:
Allergies:

This program is free and open to the public.

Reference: National Commission for Culture and for the Arts



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Friday, April 1 "Meet & Greet" Ms. Jocelyn Robles, GFI Outreach Coordinator at Taki

Photo: Jocelyn Robles on right distributing educational materials from Atlanta, Georgia, USA donors of Galing Foundation, Inc.


Galing Foundation, Inc. board invites you to "Meet & Greet" Ms. Jocelyn Robles, GFI Mindanao Outreach Coordinator on Friday, April 1, 2011.

Learn about:
* Mindanao before GFI's intervention
* Mindanao outreach today
* Galing Mindanao, the vision
and
* What is Galing Partnership?

Join us on Friday, April 1 at 5:30pm. Plan to stay and dine in. Taki will donate 10% of your bill less tax to GFI. Sing-a-long with GFI and Circle of Fifths. Sign-up starts at 6:30, performance starts at 7:00pm.

For more information, please contact Ana Blackburn (404) 925-2639.

Save the Great Dates: Make a Difference in the Lives of Filipino Children

Save the Great Dates:

3/27 - Volunteer Day for Consular Outreach & Community Welcome & Information Program
4/1 - Join GFI Open House with Ms. Jocelyn Robles & Got Talent Night at Taki
4/4 - Volunteer at Children's Workshop at Mabuhay & Mabuhay Anniversary
4/5 - Volunteer for Galing Tour at Fernbank Museum & Picnic at the Park
4/14 - Dine with GE at Altobeli's benefit dinner (Randy Barnes, Toni Luetgers, Jordan Moratin)
4/16 - Join Philippine participants of Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park
4/17 - Volunteer for GFI School Supply Drive at NW Philam Picnic
4/30 - Volunteer at Cross Of Life International Dinner
5/14 - Join the Munting Tinig Award Ceremony & Family Picnic
5/27 - Volunteer to help pick-up donation from Queen of Angels school for shipping to Mindanao

For questions, please email: galingfoundation@yahoo.com

A big thanks to participants of "I Got Music Talent, and It Shows"

Photo: Maria Anunziata of Circle of Fifths & Ana Blackburn, GFI Program Director





"I Got Music Talent, and It Shows" raised $68.20 for Galing Mindanao Outreach last
February 5th. The entertainment was lead by Circle of Fifths with special participation from leaders and members of the community.

The GFI Board wish to thank Grace Ragheb, Shereen Ragheb, Arjho and Bernard Turner, Tony, Ces, Aaron, Angelo Alberto, Lucy Baet, Ann, Jordan and Jace Moratin, Magnerica Malley, Ana and Jeff Blackburn, Luisa Godbold and her mother, Rica Sitiar, the Luetgers family and Willy Blanco.

Philippines at Dogwood Festival: Featuring the Blaan Tribal Dance by Jocelyn Robles

Ms. Jocelyn Robles represents the Blaan Tribe IP of the Philippines at Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 16.

Click here for more information.

DepEd Office of the Secretary: Luisitro confident that PH can achieve Functional Literacy for All by 2015

PRESS RELEASE

Luistro confident that PH can achieve Functional Literacy for All
by 2015

With barely four years away from the deadline to meet the education targets, the
Department of Education, through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC),
vows to strengthen efforts and spearhead policies and programs that will help
achieve the biggest goal of the country -- “Functional Literacy For All”.
“Yes, it can be done. If we work smartly and diligently together, we can deliver
on our promise,” as Education Secretary Armin Luistro pointed out that the
country’s commitment is not to simply achieve EFA but to provide basic
competencies to everyone to achieve Functional Literacy for All.

During the one-day dissemination forum of the 2008 Functional Literacy
Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) results, Luistro mentioned that,
“while these figures clearly show an increasingly literate world, they also tell us
that progress is excruciatingly slow. This means that one adult in five remains
illiterate.”

Based on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s
(UNESCO) latest data which were released to mark this year’s International
Literacy Day, documents showed that almost 80 percent of the world's
population aged 15 years and over are now literate, including more women than
ever before.

“It is intolerable that around one in five of the world's adults are illiterate,” noted
Luistro.

It also shows that there are still more than 25 countries that by 2015, are
unlikely to achieve any more than a 30 percent improvement over their year
2000 literacy rates. Without major additional efforts to fight illiteracy, these
countries will account for 92 percent of the world's illiterate population in 2015.
Luistro furthered that the figures “tell us that meeting the goal set by the Dakar
Meeting in 2000 to halve adult illiteracy by 2015 will clearly be an uphill battle.
And unless an extraordinary effort is made, the percentage of illiterate adults will
fall by only another five percentage points by that date.”

UNESCO Director General said that, “There are still 800 million adult illiterates”
(UNESCO Headquarters, 2010). "How can we build equitable information
societies or thriving democracies if so many remain without the basic tools of
literacy? How can intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding prosper when
the literacy divide is so great? And how can poverty be eradicated when the
roots of ignorance are left undisturbed?"

With the situation posing a challenge, DepEd, LCC and the National Statistics
Office (NSO) have joined forces in conducting a functional literacy and mass
media survey among Filipinos. Gathered in 2008, the data spelled out literacy
achievement that will help provide a clearer picture of the scope of the country’s
illiteracy problem.

The very essence of the data gathered is to see “the picture, the
milestonesHhow much have we achieved? Which regions ranked highHor low
and therefore require urgent intervention? Which local communities need to be
given more attention? What policy and action agenda could be derived from
such a situation?,” stressed Luistro.

As Luistro discussed the results, he calls upon everyone – the Council and the
panel of discussants to help LCC prepare key strategies, recommend relevant
policies and map out concrete actions to push forward Functional Literacy for
All. “We need to mobilize strong political and financial support for education,
galvanize additional commitments and build a reinvigorated vision for the
national literacy agenda.”

He also challenged everyone to do their share by saying, “given the remaining
four years to achieve Education For All, I think all of us should be fueled by that
deep sense of urgency for us to be able to achieve that communal vision of
functional literacy for all Filipinos by 2015.”
END

March 9: GFI Volunteer Opportunity

Re: GFI Volunteer Opportunity

Seeking a few volunteers to come and join GFI at the 2011 CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) Information Session on March 9, 2011

9:00am – 12:00
United Way Building
100 Edgewood Ave. – 1st floor (Logan Room)
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

CFC will go over the 2011 applications, 2010 accomplishments and 2011 changes/updates. Please let me know if you plan on attending.

This is a great opportunity for those who are intersted in learning how they can help or serve as volunteer for Galing Foundation, Inc.


RSVP by Tuesday, March 8: galingfoundation@yahoo.com


Salamat Po,
GFI Board

April 17: NW Phil-Am Assoc. of GA "Easter & GFI School Supply Drive"

Northwest Phil-Am Assoc. of GA invites you to its annual EASTER EVENT!

APRIL 17, 2011 (SUNDAY) FROM 12PM TO 5PM
BELLS FERRY PARK PAVILION, MARIETTA
2334 Bells Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30066

This is a potluck event, free and open to all members and friends of NWPA.
Please bring your favorite dish to share and a liter of soda.

WE WILL BE RENEWING OUR EXISTING MEMBERS AND WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS AS WELL. FEEL FREE TO COME AND JOIN THE FUN!

WE HAVE GAMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. EGG HUNTS FOR ALL AGES! PLS BRING A DOZEN OF PLASTIC EGGS PER FAMILY.

WE ARE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO GALING FOUNDATION.
A Non-Profit Charitable Organization since 2005 lead by Ms. Toni Daya. It promotes the importance of functional and English Literacy in rural areas in the Philippines. Please, we need your support to help these children in need. And you can help by donating some school supplies and books as well. All your donations is well appreciated.

We hope to see you all! Maraming Salamat Po!

For more information of the event, please call the following Officers:
May Kinnunen @ 678-431-9336
Lucy Andrade @ 770-875-8191
Hermie Ragan @ 678-267-4773
Fely McMichen@ 404-434-0492
Thess Spaid @ 678-591-9686

Munting Tinig rehearsal for Dogwood Festival begins this Saturday, March 5 (2-3pm)

Galing Foundation, Inc. AMOPP (Art & Music Outreach Partnership Program) with Munting Tinig invites all children ages 5-15 yrs. old to join Munting Tinig, a Filipino Children's Singing Group to perform at the 75th annual Dogwood Festival (http://www.dogwood.org/) at Piedmont Park under the direction of Ms. Virgie Baccay.

For more information on Munting Tinig (on how to join or volunteer), please contact:
Grace Ragheb: (404) 786-7728
Toni Luetgers: (770) 410-7653

Galing's Got Talent Night at Taki

February 4, 2011

Dunwoody, GA

Members of the community including president of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce in GA, Mr. Willy Blanco joined to singing favorite songs accompanied by Circle of Fifths at Taki Japanese Restaurant.

A big thank you to Ms. Grace Richards for supporting the Galing cartridge recycle program for education

January 6, 2011


Forest Park, GA

At Mabuhay Store located in Forest Park, GA, Ms. Grace Richards donates used ink cartridges to support the Galing cartridge recycle program for education of Filipino indigent children. Aside from her service in the military, Ms. Richards is also affiliated with the company Evolv.

"I Got Music Talent, and It Shows", a night for aspiring singers, songwriters and performers

Galing Foundation Inc. in cooperation with TAKI Japanese Steak House
invites You to
"I Got Music Talent, and It Shows"
A Night for aspiring Singer/Songwriters/Performers
on
Saturday, February 5th
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lead by: Circle of Fifths

This is a family friendly night with great entertainment in a casual,
friendly, and supportive atmosphere. Bring your cd, guitar or keyboard...plug in and play.

Dine in and Taki will donate 10% of your total bill less tax to
Galing Foundation Inc. Simply fill out your name, date, and e-mail
address, on the back of the coupon, and present it to your server. These coupons will be available at the door or at Mabuhay Store (404) 361-9313.

Taki Japanese Steakhouse, Dunwoody's newest and most fashionable Japanese Restaurant. The Asian fusion atmosphere and decor is perfect for couples on a romantic date night or a family looking for a special dining experience in the most beautiful environment in the area. Whether you prefer the Hibachi rooms, 30 foot sushi bar or a table in the Dining Room - customer service is Taki’s first concern. Reservation is required for Hibachi dining.

TAKI Japanese Steak House
http://www.takijapaneseatl.com/
4711 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(770)-522-8888

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non profit public charitable foundation *
EIN No. 20-5508331
Ana Blackburn: 404 925-2639
galingfoundation@yahoo.com
http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/