Galing Foundation, Inc (GFI) 2010 Mission Trip to evaluate the 5-year school library development plan for Landan National High School

GFI's intervention with this school started in 2008. The school administration is very supportive to the project of library development that they lobbied for the construction of their school library given the influx of book donations made possible by donors and supporters of GFI in Atlanta.

The school is being seen a a model of good leadership practices for outsorucing and establishing external partnership to support the development of their school. The book shelves used in the library are the project of the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) of the school.

The school adopted the the Youth Leadership Award and Best in English Award in 2009. In 2010, they started to have their Summer Arts Workshop that will form part of the annual GFI's Filipino Children's Arts Exhibit here in Atlanta.

The school used the Dewey Decimal System for their library indexing, cataloging, classification. It is very impressive that the teachers and the school teachers are utilizing the educational resources sent to them to imrpove the learning skills of their students. It is the first high school in the province of South Cotabato with support from an international non-profit organization like the GFI.

The school designated a school librarian to oversee and implement rules and regulations on the use of their school library. The school is also sharing their educational resource materials with the barangay council of Landan.The school has only one old edition of dictionary and the teachers truly expressed the need to have more dictionaries and encylopedia that are at least 5 years old edition/publication.

Other resource materials needed are the folllowing:

1. Mini-classroom globes

2. English, Science and Math resource books

3. National Geographic Magazines as part of their general reference and other world news resource materials e.g. Time Magazine

4. Visual aid materials for teachers especially in the Science and English subjects

5. Artwork materials

6. Music materials

7. College based reference materials for students from the community that have gone to colleges/universities and are spending their weekends back home for weekend research oppotunities

8. Maps and geographical visual aids

Thanks so much for the leadership of Maam Nemfa Macabenta, our GFI school coordinate Joseth A. Malida, the students, the teachers and the parents association.

Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI) 2010 Mission Trip to evaluate the development of Maligo Day Care School library

The intervention of GFI for Maligo Day Care School started in 2009 as an offshoot of the assistance to the Maligo Elementary School. This school served Kinder 1 and Kinder 2 pupils.

The school adopted the Best in English Award and also the Summer Arts Workshop.The school housed their educational resource materials inside their building.

The operation of the school is funded by the Maligo barangay local government.

Resource materials needed by the school are the following:

1. more activity books (visual materials preferred)

2. English flash cards

3. story telling books (Christian materials preferred)

4. artwork materils (crayons, pencils, colored papers, etc)

5. toys and kids clothes

6. visual aids for the teachers

The local government officials are serious in the supporting early childhood education.

Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI) 2010 Mission Trip evaluation for the development of Maligo Elementary School library

GFI's intervention started in 2007 for this school. Since then, the school have recieved book donations from Atlanta.

In 2009, the school adopted the Youth Leadership Award (YLA), Best in English Awards and the Summer Arts Workshop.The books and other educational resource materials are kept inside the office of the school principal used as their mini-library as the school do not have funding for the construction of their own library. The students are using the mini-library per reservation made by their teacher. They have to log in the book for users and borrow books too. They have a system of having their inventory of resources they recieved and if there are toys or clothes, the teachers are prioritizing the indigent school children as recipients.

The school is also sharing their books and other educational resource materials to other schools in their Barangay that are even very far and do not have access to resources that they have. Their school served as the hub for library resource of primary schools in their Barangay and they have this arrangement in partnership with the barangay government officials.

The parents are also very happy for the intervention of GFI in this school. As parents, they are also learning from the books and especially story books/activity books as they are trying their best to help their children. Most parents do not have the experience of having books when they were in their elementary schools. They find it so much of a blessing for the school and their community to have access to quality reading materials.

Teachers have expressed the following school library needs:

1. More activity books

2. Science and Math books

3. English literatures

4. Dictionaries, Encyclopedia

5. Educational Supplies (especially art work supplies, globe, pencils, etc)

6. Science apparatus for basic experiments

7. Teaching aids for teachers (visual materials, big books serving as flash cards, etc)

8. Kids National Geographice Magazines or other visual magazines helpful to aid student's learning

During the on-site visit, we were able to turn over the book shipped last December 2009 and gave the laminated world map for the school.

Thanks so much for the warm reception by the teachers, students, parents and local government officials.

Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI) 2010 Mission Trip to evaluate the development of the public library for Barangay Maligo

GFI started sending educational resource materials for public use of this Barangay since later part of 2008 as an offshoot of the assistance to the Maligo Elementary School. The barangay council is very supportive and active in the project implementation to the point that they wanted to have a public library that can be accessed by all college students and other interested individuals doing research even during the weekends.Because of this partnership, the Barangay got a provincial award for best practices in the province.

Resource materials needed are the following:

1. Accountancy books

2. Nursing, Pharmacy or other medical books

3. Dictionaries, encyclopedia

4. National Geographic Magazines

5. Time Magazine (they are the only Barangay in South Cotabato that has been receiving issues of Time Magazine along with books shipment)

6. Economics books

7. Geographical books, Maps

8. Travel Magazines

9. Globe that they could place in their public library

Thanks so much for Barangay Council of Maligo for the support to GFI library development project implementation in Maligo covering the elementary school, the day care school and the public library.

Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI) 2010 Mission Trip to evaluate the development of Kipalkuda Elementary School library

GFI's intervention starting in 2008 with this school is made possible thru the partnership with Datu Wali Mission (DWM). The school is also a recipient of GFI's Youth Leadership Award (YLA) and the Best in English award since 2009.

The provincial government of Sarangani provided funding for the construction of the school library in 2009. The school has implemented a system of library inventory of available resources as well as logging in of all library visitors/users. Since there is no librarian designated, each teacher will make a reservation for her/his class to use the library for specific hours and days of the week.

Teachers of the school expressed the following resource needs:

1. More activity books (big visual books)

2. Dictionaries, encyclopedia

3. Science and Math books

4. English literature

5. Teaching visual aids, flash cards, etc

6. Science and Technology visual aids and basic laboratory apparatus

7. School supplies (inclusive of artwork materials)

The certificate of appreciation was also given to the Barangy Council of New La Union, Maitum Mayor Elsie Perrett, and Governor Migs Dominguez for their support in educational development.

World map was also turned over to the school that can be used for geography classes.

Thanks so much for the Datu Wali Mission's work in this school as well as hosting our stay in Maitum during the visit.

June 14 shipping

Details can be accessed from this link:

http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/06/gfi-ships-donated-educational-materials.html

May 27 shipping

Details from this link:

http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/06/cross-of-life-lutheran-church-queen-of.html

May 19 shipping

Documentation can be accessed from this link:

http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/05/queen-of-angels-annual-book-donation-to.html

May 17 GFI shipping

Details can be accessed from this link:
http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/05/gfi-ships-its-125th-box-of-educational.html

Galing Foundation, Inc. Mission Trip to Mindanao in May 2010

GFI Missions Team:
 Arjho Turner – GFI Secretary/ Mindanao Outreach Director
 Bernard L. Turner – GFI Volunteer
 Latonia Barnaby – GFI book donor

GFI Missions Field (Beneficiaries):
1. Maligo Day Care School – South Cotabato Province
2. Maligo Elementary School - South Cotabato Province
3. Landan National High School - South Cotabato Province
4. Kipalkuda Elementary School – Sarangani Province
5. Maligo Public Library - South Cotabato Province

GFI Mission Objectives:
 To do on-site visit and assessment for Galing Foundation, Inc assisted schools for library development in Polomolok, South Cotabato and in New La Union, Maitum, Sarangani Province (request for current profile of each school, take photo-documentation, receive suggestions for effective partnership especially in giving feedback/reports, etc);

 To assess the public library development of Barangay Maligo, Polomolok and how it impacts public access for adult literacy and as community information hub;

 To officially meet with teachers, students, and respective local government officials for long term sustainability and expansion recommendation after the completion or implementation success of the 5-year development plan of the current beneficiaries, and to award Certificates of Partnership with support from the office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate General of Atlanta.

 To promote the GFI Projects e.g. Youth Leadership Award, Best in English Awards, Arts Workshop. Take photos with GFI awards recipients and also student artists participating the Arts Workshop;

 To do an official turn over December 2009 book shipment and the laminated world maps to each of the beneficiaries; and

 To meet the GFI Mindanao Local Coordinator, Mrs. Jocelyn C. Robles.

Video can be accessed from this link:
http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-26-turner-announces-gfis-first.html

Missions Trip presentation to Philippines Honorary Consul General Ray Donato can be access from this link:
http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/05/gfi-mindanao-director-visits-with-phcg.html

April 26, 2010 shipping

Details can be accessed from this link

http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-26-gfi-ship-educational-materials.html

GFI Shipment in April

Please clcik this link for details

http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/04/galing-supplies-for-mindanao.html

GFI shipment in March

Deatails can be accessed at this link: http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2010/04/galing-supplies-for-mindanao.html

March 20, 2010: GFI ships educational supplies to Mindanao

GFI would like to thank Atty. Mai Hecht, Joy Sison, Myrtle Yap, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers, CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center, Sue Edris, members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Manila Mart & MMW Logistics.

The beneficiaries are:

1. Landan National High School

2. Maligo Elementary School

3. Maligo Day Care Schol

4. Maligo Public Library

Photo courtesy of Toni Daya, GFI Executive Director.

New Library

MAITUM, Sarangani (February 7, 2010) - Mayor Elsie Perrett assisted byGovernor Migs Dominguez cuts the ribbon during the inauguration of Kipalkuda Elementary School library. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANIINFORMATION OFFICE)

New books

MAITUM, Sarangani (February 7, 2010) - Mayor Elsie Perrett checks books of the newly inaugurated Kipalkuda Elementary School library.(Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

2009 GFI Year End Accomplishment Report

A. 34 GFI Balikbayan Boxes Shipped to the following beneficiaries:

1) Ladislao Diwa Elementary School

2) Cavite National High School

3) Tanauan North Elementary School

4) Maligo Elementary School

5) Landan National High School

6) Maligo Day Care School

7) Brgy. Maligo Public Library

8) Kipalkuda Elementary School

B. GFI Partner Schools/Institutions/Businesses:

1. Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
2. Cross of Life Lutheran Church and its Social Ministry
3. PAWAG – Philippine American Women’s Association in Georgia
4. Sweet Apple Elementary School
5. Manila Mart Wholesale and Logistics
6. Mabuhay Store
7. Roswell Visual Arts Center
8. Northwest Phil-Am Association
9. Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Atlanta
10. McDonough Public Library
11. Roswell North Elementary School
12. Shallowford Falls Elementary School
13. Queen of Angels Catholic School
14. Assist2Sell
15. Cartridge World Lilburn Branch
16. Philippines Honorary Consular Office in Atlanta


C. GFI Public Events and Community Service in Atlanta:

1. Dinner Reception in honor of Dr. Carolina Hernandez - February
2. EDSA People Power Commemoration in Atlanta – February
3. Atlanta Dogwood Festival – April
4. Asian Pacific Heritage Month in partnership with Alpharetta Branch Public Library – May
5. Consular on Wheels – June
6. Children’s Arts Workshop - June
7. Children’s Arts Exhibit in Roswell – June 26 to August 7
8. President Corazon Aquino Memorial – August
9. WWAAC – August
10. Combined Federal Campaign participation - September
11. Children’s Arts Exhibit in McDonough Public Library – November
12. Year End Dinner with HCG and YLA Awarding - December


D. Updates on the GFI Mindanao Outreach 5-year Library Development Plan (2008 – 2013)

I. Kipalkuda Elementary School - Maitum, Sarangani Province

1. The provincial government of Sarangani turned over a check amounting to PhP 180,000.00 on April 18, 2009 for the construction of Kipalkuda Elementary School
2. Launched the Youth Leadership Award (YLA) and the Best in English awards during the commencement exercises
3. GFI has strong partnership with the Datu Wali Mission in project implementation
4. GFI needs to sustain sending of books and educational resources for the newly constructed school library

II. Maligo Day Care School – Polomolok, South Cotabato

1. Teacher-in-charge designated a place in the classroom for storage of kindergarten books and other educational materials they call as their “Reading Center”
2. Launched the Best in English awards
3. Pupils submitted artworks for the Children’s Art Exhibit in Atlanta
4. Pupils showed capacity in English writing thru their thank you notes for GFI and donors
5. Strong support from the local government officials

III. Maligo Elementary School - Polomolok, South Cotabato

1. Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) decided to allocate a space inside the school principal’s office to be the temporary library area or as a reading center until there will be funds for construction of the library building.

2. Some books are also placed in the respective classrooms applicable to the respective grade level.
3. The teachers, parents and volunteers are actively involved in every books turn-over
4. Students are very responsive in their letters to GFI and the donors
5. Teachers have strong partnership with the local government officials
6. Youth Leadership Award launched along with the Best in English Awards

7. Students held their First Arts Workshop and submitted artworks for the Children’s Art Exhibit in Atlanta
8. Organized the GFI Mindanao Kids Club Chapter
9. Certificates of recognition awarded by GFI for volunteers during the graduation ceremonies
10. GFI has to sustain sending books and educational resource materials for the school library development and for the local government to look for construction funding

4. Maligo Public Library - Polomolok, South Cotabato

1.Awarded by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato for the ‘Most Outstanding Barangay Category A” partly because of their public library establishment
2. Local government officials actively involved in implementing the YLA, Best in English Awards, books turn-over and children’s arts workshop
3. Local government officials are submitting feedbacks/reports

V. Landan National High School - Polomolok, South Cotabato

1. Library construction finished this year and books were shelved accordingly
GFI volunteers are keeping track of all book arrivals in the school and submits report
2. The school principal sent a teacher to the provincial school board to be trained as school librarian
3. Launched the YLA and Best in English Awards

4. GFI has to sustain sending books and other educational resource materials for the school library
5. Teachers very cooperative with GFI Mindanao Local Coordinator

2 GFI boxes shipped on Christmas Eve

GFI shipped 2 Balikbayan boxes last December 24, 2009 at Manila Mart. The boxes were filled with assorted books, National Geographic Magazine collection since 1960's to 2009 issues, Time Magazine 2009 issues, dictionaries, childrens, clothes, and some toys.

The beneficiaries will be the following:
1. Kipalkuda Elementary School
2. Maligo Public Library
3. Landan National High School

Thank you to Manila Mart, MMW Logistics and donors.

Certificate of Donation for Maligo Public Library

Certificate of Donation for Landan National High School

Certificate of Donation for Kipalkuda Elementary School

Certificate of Donation for Maligo Day Care School

Certificate of Donation for Maligo Elementary School

2010 KES-Youth Leadership Awardee

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2010 Kipalkuda Elementary School Best in English Awardees

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