Thursday evening, March 16, 2017, our Ampang campus was a very special place to be. We as a community had the fortunate opportunity to spend 90 minutes with the man behind a truly special organization. Mr. Antonio “Tony” Meloto, founder of the unique and highly successful social enterprise platform, Gawad Kalinga and its GK Enchanted Farm project, joined us with several family members to share their real-life transformational experiences. Seeing and hearing young men that came from extreme poverty, who in just 9 months have taught themselves a respectable level of English and French languages, and who have become successful entrepreneurs, was incredibly empowering.
This model of social entrepreneurship marries the rich and poor, collaborating equally to build sustainable businesses, and achieve the social impact that has transformed thousands of communities across the Philippines, Indonesia, UK, US, and other countries.
MPR1 was full of faculty, Board members and guests, all of whom engaged in discussions around how we – as the ISKL community – can enhance our collective ability to engage in “service learning” and social entrepreneurship programs.
Events like these go a long way in defining who we are and what values we share. If you or your family is at all interested in social entrepreneurship, I strongly recommend learning more about Gawad Kalinga, the Enchanted Farm project, and its unique approach to community regeneration.
