As a child, Mon dreamed of becoming a soldier. Now, she realizes that dream hasn’t faded—it has simply taken a new shape. Rather than carrying weapons, she carries seeds. Her battlefield is the farm, and her mission is to serve, protect, and uplift Filipino farmers and their communities.

Her first assignment as a Community Food Farm organizer was in Marawi, Mindanao — also her first airplane ride. Though Mon is Catholic, she has fostered strong relationships with people of other faiths. The Muslim communities especially appreciate her, delighted when she tries to learn Maranao. Now, she is organizing farming communities in Leyte in the Visayas, helping farmers transition to organic methods and building ecosystems where families can thrive with dignity and independence.

The Community Food Farm model nurtures a culture of care while enabling productivity. It provides the critical support families need to rise out of poverty, especially when driven by people like Mon who bring joy, determination, and a deep sense of mission to their work. This is part of the GK 2050 vision of designing ecosystems for preferential value, creating environments that enable families to thrive with dignity and self-reliance.

Mon’s story is a powerful example of how SEED Philippines and the Community Food Farm program work to capacitate the young poor, equipping them to create meaningful change for themselves and their communities.

With deep gratitude, Mon shares:

“Ang suporta niyo ang nagbibigay pag-asa at tunay na pagbabago sa buhay ng mga kabataan tulad ko.                Maraming salamat po”
"Your support gives hope and makes a real difference in the lives of many young people like me. Thank you very much"

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On Father’s Day, we honor fathers and father figures who show us what it means to give, to serve, and to care beyond themselves.

At GK USA, we are inspired by the men who quietly and generously extend their strength to those who need it most. Their courage and compassion remind us that true fatherhood uplifts not only families, but entire communities facing hardship.

May this day inspire us all to follow their example and continue working together to bring hope to those in need in the Philippines.