<p>MANILA, Philippines - Vice President Jejomar Binay joined over 7,000 people at the Enchanted Farm Village University in Angat, Bulacan yesterday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gawad Kalinga (GK).</p><p>"We can draw a lot of inspiration from the GK model," Binay explained, recognizing in particular the efforts of volunteers to harness the potential and talents of GK community members.</p><p>"The poor are no longer beneficiaries (of a housing project), they are partners in growth. Given the opportunities, they can serve as allies in the pursuit of sustainable communities," he added.</p><p>In an apt demonstration of the solidarity which has underpinned the emergence of over 2,000 GK communities nationwide, GK partners of all backgrounds and from all over the Philippines, as well as a number from abroad, gathered as equals, celebrating their commitment to spreading a culture of caring and sharing which they believe can eradicate poverty by 2024.</p><p><a href="http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/10/06/1242018/social-business-summit-2013-building-nation-together">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/40584-social-entrepreneurship-social-change">Social entrepreneurs and farmers for social change</a> (Rappler)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d2JDCd1PrYuYraMZFa6Yc7mBlAWAM&ned=us">2 additional articles.</a></p>