Last November 28, 2019, several members of the PCPP, with several trays of eggs in tow, took a day-off to visit the Arnold Jannsen Bahay Kalinga Center in Tayuman, Manila to help feed the homeless and the marginalized. While there, the members were exposed to a snapshot of the activities of the center.
KaLiNga derived from the words, KAin, LIgo NG Ayos are exactly what the beneficiaries of the center undergo. After some positive reminders on how to navigate through life in the streets, they take their bath, given fresh set of clothes, groom themselves, followed by sharing session on life’s lessons and then fed with unlimited rice, 2 viands. This phase addresses the recreation of the individual’s self-image, which is the first step towards returning one’s dignity. The two other phases address the restoration of self-respect and self-worth through providing education and skills for them to secure employment and livelihood.
The exposure gave us a glimpse of the hardships these people go through every day on the streets, the story of their lives, their hopes and aspirations in life. It was great pleasure to be part of this activity and be able to touch some lives and hopefully we made a difference.