Bayanihan Community Development

About the program

The program seeks to promote the value of “Bayanihan” a Filipino value of working together towards sustainable community development through volunteerism.  Globe Aware work projects center around these core activities:

• Education assistance for disabled children
• Repair / construction of houses for families of the disabled
• Reforestation
• Repair or construction of basic housing and sanitation buildings

Leisure Activities

Volunteers will be able to participate in various leisure activities while in Nueva Ecija.

• Tour Cabanatuan City and Gapan City. Volunteers will tour important historical sites in each of these cities. This evening activity takes about 3-4 hours (including travel time).
• Volunteers can try making some traditional Filipino dishes or desserts in a class-like setting. The class will be followed by dinner, where volunteers will get to try out all of their creations.
• Volunteers can visit the rice fields and engage in sports like basketball or soccer with local children. Additionally, you might be able to participate in community activities such as Zumba or karaoke.
• Cultural exchange is a large part of every program Globe Aware offers. Volunteers will have an opportunity to meet the different tribes who are living in Bacao. This is a great way to partake in new food, dance, and culture.
• Volunteers can enjoy a kawa bath and explore the local market.
• Large groups of volunteers can explore the Minalungao National Park for hiking and swimming in the river ( depending on the season).