Project Description
Empowering the community for 17 years, RC Pag-asa has implemented the Kanawan Indigenous Community Development Program in Morong, Bataan, uplifting the Aetas living on top of a mountain accessible by hiking. Annual activities include in-school daily feeding (“Sangkap”) serving approximately 330 students, mass feeding, book and school kit donations, medical/dental mission, tree planting, and sustainable gardens (Gulayan sa Paaralan). The club also previously installed internet, roofing for the muti-purpose court, deepwell with elevated tanks—still maintained today—and initiated livelihood projects such as honey and noodle-making. This holistic, long-term, sustainable, and community-driven program ensures lasting impact and empowerment for Kanawan.
Nominated Club: Rotary Club of Pag-asa
Project Showcase Category: Economic and Community Development
Project Involvement: Rotary, Rotaractors, Local Government, Other NGOs, Corporates, Kanawan Integrated School
Project Funding: USD 5000 to USD10000
Project Partners:
Partners provide vital support through supplying ingredients for feeding, books, medical supplies, and funding. Volunteers lead the in-school daily feeding program, alongside medical/dental missions, tree planting, and mentoring. Local government assists with logistics, permits, and coordination. NGOs and corporate partners contribute book donations, medical supplies, and services, as well as resources for infrastructure projects like internet, roofing, and deep well water sources with two elevated water tanks, plus livelihood programs such as honey and noodle-making. Rotarians, Rotaractors, and community volunteers actively join onsite activities. These collaborations ensure sustainability, expand reach, and empower the Kanawan community in education, health, and livelihood.
Project Video Link/URL: https://bit.ly/Kanawan2025