Bible in Context Orientation-Workshop: Empowering Church and Community Mobilization Practitioners
In today’s world, it is crucial for us Christian child-rights and community development workers to understand the Bible’s message and apply it to our work and our lives. We cannot allow ourselves to live in the era of our ancestors and interpret the bible literally. Lingap and its project partners agreed to learn together and […]
Be A Ka-Lingap and Empower Communities!
Hey there, Ka-Lingaps!💕 Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Well, I’ve got some news for you! 📢 Ateneo student volunteers recently had the opportunity to partner with UCCP-Kaunlaran Village and with the women of Sarimburao in Barangay 8, Caloocan City. Together, they learned about the power of community […]
When Service Becomes A Calling: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Metodio A. Palaypay
Metodio A. Palaypay, MD was a true hero and visionary leader who devoted his life to promoting community health, early childhood care and education, zero-waste, and environmental sustainability. As one of the founders of Lingap Pangkabataan he tirelessly guided the organization in its administration as the first Chairperson of the Lingap Board of Trustees and […]
Lingap Staff Members Retreat: Together to Get There
Lingap Pangkabataan staff recently came together for a retreat on August 4-5, 2022, to enhance their teamwork, develop their skills, and promote effective communication. The retreat was a welcome respite to pause from their busy days, months, and years of working and were guided by the members of the Human Resource Committee of the Board […]
Charting a Nurturing Future WITH Children: Lingap Pangkabataan’s Strategic Plan
Lingap Pangkabataan, Incorporated conducted a strategic planning workshop to chart the next years of the organization. The two-day event was held online on February 8 and 9, 2022, with the participation of various stakeholders, including children leaders, experienced development workers, and faith-based and community-based organization partners. Lingap recognized the importance of nurturing and caring for […]
Children First: A Timeless Journey
Join us on a journey back in time as we revisit the early days of Lingap Pangkabataan’s Child-focused Community Development Program strategy. Step into the past with our timeless newsletter, Children First, which served as a quarterly update for stakeholders since its inception in 2000. As technology advances, we replaced the newsletter with a more […]
Empowering Women and Communities: The Inspiring Story of Gawang Kamay in Quezon City
This March, let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible women of Gawang Kamay in ESCOPA 3 here in Quezon City. Started in 2017 as a group of concerned parents working to protect children in their communities against abuse and exploitation, Gawang Kamay has grown into a powerful force for good in their community. Through […]
Justice is a Woman
Justice is a woman. But what if it is women who seek justice? This stirring statement serves as a powerful reminder that women must play a leading role in the fight for justce and equality. Unfortunately, women are still frequently subjected to physical, emotional, economic and sexual abuses in the Philippines. The number of reported […]
Dalhin ang Kaharian ng Diyos sa Lupa
Kuya Rustum Casia of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines[UCCP]-Kundiman shared this reflection/message during the closing fellowship of the Gender and Development Planning Workshop last June 2022. This workshop was organized by Lingap with the Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Barangay Operations Office to [1] to initiate community dialogue […]
Beyond the Classroom: How Engaging with Communities Can Enhance Students’ Academic and Personal Growth
This is an excerpt from the final paper prepared by a group of Management students led by Kuya Hans Chua of Ateneo de Manila University under its BIGKIS program. Kuya Hans and his group were assigned to work with Lingap’s community partner in Sampaloc, Manila through the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Kundiman. The […]