By: Analiza G. Mendoza

an organization that aims to improve human and environmental well-being rather than maximizing profits for its shareholders.

It may be a profit or non profit organization

It may take the form of a cooperative, social business or charitable organization

Gandang Kalikasan Inc., was the brainchild of Gawad Kalinga volunteers Dylan and Ana Wilk and her sister Camille Meloto

Launched in 2008 with the help of family, friends and Gawad Kalinga partners at the Blue Leaf, Fort Bonifacio, Manila

Over a hundred SKUs, more than 7,000 dealers and several branches and an outlet in the US.

PRO- PHILIPPINES

PRO-POOR

PRO ENVIRONMENT

Being faithful stewards of our God-given talents and natural resources, we will give the best of ourselves to urgently and sustainably build a global company which will showcase the best of the Philippines and uplift all our people, especially the poor through providing affordable, quality, natural products.

We will be the gold standard of a globally successful enterprise with a heart that will embolden all businesses to better serve society.

The ingredients are biodegradable and at least 95% natural (the same standard set by the Natural Products Association in the USA). In fact, many of their products are 100% natural.

The ingredients come from a renewable resource with no petroleum compounds, and are also processed in a way that doesn't harm the environment

A product may contain a "non-natural" ingredient, but is only permitted if there is no readily available natural alternative, at which point, the ingredient meets strict criteria on human and environmental safety and biodegradability.

Mineral make ups

HAIR CARE

FACIAL AND LIP CARE

MEN’S CARE

BABY/KIDS CARE

Essential oils from local farmers’ cooperatives in Bicol and Negros

Citronella oil produced by PFEC (Philippine Federation for Local Environmental Concern), a cooperative in Labo Camarines Norte

Lemongrass Essential oil is provided by the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, in Negros Occidental

Pilot Organic farm in Angat, Bulacan Partnering with Miss Earth and Beauty Bar

and launching ComPAssion, a lipstick campaign seeking to build a dream passion fruit farming in Mindanao

ENVIRONMENT &COMMUNITY HOPE ORGANIZATION

Conceptualized by the power of three women:

Reena Francisco, Janine Javelosa, Chit Juan

SELF – through a wholistic , healthy and clean lifestyle that integrates Body-Mind-Spirit wellness.

COMMUNITY – through conscious consumerism, promoting fair trade and poverty alleviation programs.

PLANET – through ecofriendly purchases

THE PRODUCER

ORGANIZATIONS CONSUMERS PARTNER GROUPS

PRODUCT + ORGANIZITION/PARTNER+ ECHO STORE = CONSCIOUS CONSUMER

Globe CSR programs Philippine Business for Social Progress Rags to Riches Correctional Institute for Women Peace and Equity Foundation Foundation for People Development Filipinas Fair Trade Venture Gawad Kalinga Yabang Pinoy Alter Trade Pinoy Me Ayala Waste Market

is a sustainable green recycling campaign specifically designed for companies.

allows companies to engage their employees towards recycling efforts of waste materials from their offices or homes to benefit community livelihood programs to help poverty alleviation through support of fair trade and livelihood programs

MALUNGAY GREEN KIDSFeeding program of ECHO store and Kabisig ng Kalahi FoundationFeeds malnourished children 6 years and belowSupports livelihood programs for some mothers of the kids under the feeding programPortion of ECHO store’s malunggay products are given to the program

To improve the quality of life of marginalized members of society, by providing product development, technical training on enterprise management, and global market access to livelihood communities under the Gifts and Graces brand.

Through a strong partnership with other NGOs and non-profits, and with the help of committed and passionate board of trustees, staff, and supporters who believe in our cause, we help communities and

individuals reach their full potential and break free from the cycle of poverty.

Gifts and Graces has a global presence and is the brand of choice for handcrafted quality gifts made by livelihood communities of marginalized members of society.

1. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT2. MARKET ACCESS3. CAPABILITY BUILDING ON ENTERPRISE

MANAGEMENT

Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry.”

Bill Drayton, Leading Social Entrepreneurs Changing the World