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# Gabay Kalinga Foundation Enhances Education Initiatives Through Book Caravan Project

November 18, 2023

In an empowering commitment to promoting literacy and education, **Gabay Kalinga Foundation** has received a generous donation of children's storybooks written in Filipino from various donors. This contribution marks a significant moment for the foundation's Book Caravan project, an initiative dedicated to fostering a love for reading among school-aged children in Rizal's remote areas.

The Book Caravan, which occurs bimonthly, involves Gabay Kalinga's outreach to far-flung areas in Rizal, Palawan, bringing the joy of reading to young minds. The project aims to empower children with essential literacy skills, recognizing that today's readers are tomorrow's leaders.

“Lionheart Farms believes in the transformative power of education. Supporting the Book Caravan of Gabay Kalinga aligns with our commitment to empower communities,” said Christian Eyde Moeller, CEO and Co-Founder of Lionheart Farms.

![Lionheart Farms - Gabay Kalinga](/archive/assets/f1836eddbb635f1b00a9a8e0.jpg)

On November 16, Dr. Maria Angela M. Villa, Lionheart Farms' company physician, handed over the first batch of donated storybooks to Mr. Moeller. The ceremony symbolized the commitment to nurturing young minds through the magic of storytelling.

“As a company physician, holistic community well-being goes beyond physical health. Education is a vital component of overall well-being, and initiatives like the Book Caravan align perfectly with our vision. By nurturing young minds through education, we contribute to the long-term health and prosperity of our community,” said Dr. Villa.

The foundation expresses gratitude to generous sponsors who have pledged ongoing support. Notable contributors include Dr. Melissa Bobadilla (Chicago, USA), Dr. Irene Baluyut Larkin (USA), Dr. Maria Margarita Lat-Luna (Philippine General Hospital, Philippines), Dr. Chittina de Ocampo Santiago (Quezon City, Philippines), Dr. Maribeth Rosales Manguera, and Dr. Esther R V Ganzon (Asian Hospital and Medical Center).

![Lionheart Farms - Gabay Kalinga](/archive/assets/1b0bd5c004225bde9d8c2530.jpg)

“With heartfelt thanks, Lionheart Farms and Gabay Kalinga are truly grateful for the storybooks, which open doors to imagination and knowledge. Our sponsors’ commitment to education is inspiring, and their donation will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we aim to serve,” said Moeller.

More exciting developments are on the horizon, with additional book donations expected to arrive in December 2023. The foundation is also proud to partner with Bookmark The Filipino Bookstore through Dr. Manolet Delfin, adding another layer of support to this meaningful endeavor.

Gabay Kalinga Foundation remains committed to its pillars of education, livelihood, and environmental sustainability, striving to make a positive impact on communities in need.

## **About Gabay Kalinga Foundation, Inc.**

Gabay Kalinga, the corporate social responsibility arm of Lionheart Farms Philippines Corporation, is a foundation committed to creating sustainable programs to help solve community issues in South Palawan centered on food security, illiteracy, inequality, and climate change.

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### About Lionheart Farms

Lionheart Farms (Philippines) Corporation makes every one of its products from a single raw material: organic coconut flower sap. Founded in 2015, the company has planted more than 600,000 coconut palms in Rizal, southern Palawan, in partnership with the Indigenous Peoples Community, and processes sap 24 hours a day in its own BRCGS Grade AA certified factory. Lionheart supplies bulk ingredients, private label and product development to food and beverage brands, and sells under its own brands CÓCOES and The Power of SLOW. Its non-profit partner, Gabay Kalinga Foundation, runs education, livelihood and community development programs. Learn more at lionheartfarms.com.ph.

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