Planting Bamboo, Growing Hope: Bag of Hope Inc. Joins “Kawayan Para Sa Kinabukasan” — Because the Future is in Our Hands!

Photo courtesy of Cristina "Chin' GOnzales via Facebook

October 9,2022 — Morong, Rizal

What happens when passionate people come together with their hands in the soil and their hearts set on the future? You get a day filled with purpose, positivity, and plenty of hope!

That’s exactly what happened at the “Kawayan Para Sa Kinabukasan” Bamboo Planting Activity — and Bag of Hope Inc. was right at the heart of it!

In a vibrant display of climate action, Bag of Hope joined forces with incredible changemakers from different organizations, community groups, and local leaders, in partnership with the Office of DILG Assistant Secretary for Community Participation, Hon. Elizabeth N. Lopez de Leon.

And guess what? The energy got even brighter with the participation of Cristina “Chin” Gonzales from the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO) of Taytay, Rizal, who brought with her not just support, but solid inspiration for community-driven sustainability!

Why bamboo? Because it’s strong, fast-growing, and a total climate warrior! It absorbs more carbon, protects our soil, and symbolizes everything we believe in — resilience, growth, and hope.

But this wasn’t your average tree-planting event. It was a celebration of nature, unity, and what’s possible when we all pitch in. From laughter in the mud to shared stories under the sun, every moment planted seeds of connection and purpose.

Photo courtesy of Cristina "Chin' GOnzales via Facebook

"We’re not just planting bamboo — we’re planting a future filled with possibilities. A greener, cleaner, brighter world is within reach if we work together,” said the team from Bag of Hope Inc.

And true to their name, Bag of Hope brought their energy, spirit, and unwavering belief that every act of kindness to the Earth multiplies into something greater.

Hats off to all the volunteers, organizations, and supporters — especially the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office of Taytay, Rizal and the ever-inspiring Cristina “Chin” Gonzales — for helping turn this vision into a vibrant reality.

So here's to bamboo, to hope, to the heroes who plant seeds today so others can breathe easier tomorrow. The journey to a better world has already begun — and it’s looking beautifully green.

Let’s keep growing together. Let’s keep being a Bag of Hope.

By: Meme Borja