Stories from Partners
Letter from Mayor Benito of Prieto Diaz
The past years has been a real joy for me as I have had the privilege and opportunity to get to know more about and work with the GNIP (Good Neighbors International Philippines) family.
Announcement and News
Sowing Seeds of Hope: IRRI and GNI’s Global Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development
Los Baños, Philippines, May 20, 2024 – An innovative collaboration has been solidified as Good Neighbors International (GNI) and The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global food security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Stories of Good Change
Bringing better opportunities to cooperatives in Hagonoy, Bulacan
Hagonoy, Bulacan – One of the challenges our farmers and fishermen face are the issues of access to resources, control over marketing, and fair pricing. These are evident in one of the community development project areas of Good Neighbors International Philippines in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
Announcement and News
From Catch to Market: A New Way, New Hope for Sustainable Fishery in Palawan
On April 17, 2024 in El Nido, Palawan, a significant milestone was achieved as Good Neighbors International Philippines, led by Country Director Jae Choon Lee, alongside Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation, represented by Senior Director Changpyo Lee, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) led by Country Director Eunsub Kim, joined hands with El Nido Municipal Local Government under Mayor Edna Lim’s guidance.
Stories of Good Change
Project WE CAN: Good Neighbors Philippines’ Commitment to Child Protection in Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Committed to building safe environments for children and ensuring their rights are upheld, Good Neighbors Philippines has launched Project WE CAN: Working for an Effective Child Protection Unit in Gigmoto, Catanduanes.
Announcement and News
First-ever WAVE TALK made powerful waves

2022 December (Updated) – Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) launched the first-ever WAVE TALK event, a locally unique gathering that unchains mind-blowing conversation, innovativeness, and inspiration, with the theme for this year “Empower through Social Responsibility”.

WAVE stands for Words Amplifying the Virtue of Empowerment. Its goal is to spark conversation, wave connection, and empower the youth through talks with a wide range of subjects in science and technology, agriculture and entrepreneurship, and climate change.

Stories of Good Change
Agri Coop in San Clemente, Tarlac, empowered to be business-ready
San Clemente, Tarlac – Strengthening climate resilience in San Clemente, Tarlac has been Good Neighbors International Philippines’ (GNIP) mission for the communities.
Stories of Good Change
Luijay battles rare condition continues to persevere every day
Luijay, a sponsored child, continues to battle with a rare disease called “Hirschprung Disease”, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine.
Announcement and News
Good Neighbors International Philippines donates Safety Equipment to Schools Division Office of Baybay City, Leyte

Baybay City, Leyte – Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP), in partnership with Korea International Cooperation Agency, recently donated safety equipment to the Schools Division Office of Baybay City, Leyte, to promote the safety of the 83 employees in the Division and make their office ready for any disaster.

The equipment donated worth 265,610 pesos consists of safety helmets, life vests, whistles, torch lamps with radios, portable folding stretchers, first aid kits, go bags, ropes, rain boots, and an alarm bell. 

Announcement and News
GNIP distributes Inclusive and Child-Centered Modules and IEC Materials on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management to Barangays and Schools in Angeles City

8 November 2022 (Angeles City, Pampanga) – Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) distributed modules and information, educational and communication (IEC) materials to nine (9) schools and seven (7) barangays in Angeles City held at the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Angeles City.

Announcement and News
How Typhoon Odette shatter the dreams of a Family

9 February 2022  – Building a home is one of the dreams of a Filipino. It is a hope and dream to provide a safe and secured refuge for their children and their families, especially during disasters. However, what if these dreams were shattered in just a day?

Stories of Good Change
SAFE Water for the community in Gigmoto, Catanduanes
In Gigmoto, Catanduanes, diarrhea still remains to be one of the top causes of death in Gigmoto due to a lack of access to safe water sources in the household.
Stories of Good Change
[Press Release] Robi Domingo welcomed as the newest Good Neighbors Philppines’ Youth Ambassador
27 July 2022 (Quezon City) – TV host and actor, Robi Domingo is now the Good Neighbors International Philippines’ Youth Ambassador who will campaign and advocate for youth education and empowerment.
Announcement and News
GNIP provided 3.9M loan assistance to SCALE-Up aquaculture business

Hagonoy, Bulacan – Good Neighbors International Philippines (GNIP) forged a historic partnership with Hagonoy Fish Farmers Producers Cooperative (HFFPC) by providing a 3.9M loan assistance.

This agreement will scale their aquaculture business venture by establishing fish market trading (consignation) and growing contracts.

Announcement and News
Good Neighbors Philippines Gathers Social Economy Partners for Nationwide Summit

15 June 2022 (Antipolo, Rizal) – Good Neighbors Philippines (GNP), an organization that seeks to improve the lives of Filipino children through child sponsorship and community development programs, will gather more than 50 community leaders of its partner savings and credit groups, income-generating groups, and cooperatives from all across the country at its first Social Economy Partners’ Summit.