Thursday, August 25, 2011 was the start of the Kaya Natin! Caravan for Good Governance: Davao. The Caravan is sponsored by the Kaya Natin Movement in collaboration with the Mindanao Youth Development Center.
It is a 3-day event, which was composed of campus tours to different universities in the city, TV Guesting, Feeding and Vaccination at Kabacan Elem. School, Meeting w/ student leaders, Dinner and Writers Night, Story Telling and Read-Along w/ Gov. Grace, and lastly, Tree Planting at People’s Park, Davao City.
AIMS: This caravan aims to elevate the awareness among Filipino citizens on the practices of good governance, which are being inculcated by the Kaya Natin! champions to bring about change in society, to promote ethical leadership, and to instigate the rise of an empowered citizenry. Not only that, KN also focuses on social entrepreneurship, which looks for innovative ways to solve the social problems that beset our nation.
It cannot be denied that slowly, Filipinos, especially the youth, are becoming more aware and more involved in the workings of our government. More have risen up to the challenge of fighting for their rights and seeking for positive and observable changes in our government’s system. Thus, Kaya Natin! Movement, paves the way and avenue where Filipino citizens can interact with public leaders, who have proven their unwavering dedication and fervent perseverance in serving the citizens with transparency, honesty, decency, and ethics.
ABOUT KAYA NATIN MOVEMENT:
Kaya Natin! is a non-partisan organization that has been instigated since June 10, 2008. Its beginning was not that remarkable, just 4 individuals convening together at Club Filipino to share thoughts, ideas, and problems encountered in the plight of attaining real change in the society and promoting good governance through ethical leadership.
This group was comprised of Harvey Keh who is the present Director for Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship at AdMU- School of Government, Jesse Robredo, former Naga City mayor, now DILG Secretary, and former governors Grace Padaca of Isabela and Ed Panlilio of Pampanga. The said convention was covered by Philippine Inquirer, wherein an article about it was published immediately the next day, which then elicited various responses and reactions from Filipinos worldwide.
From 4 individuals, KN has expanded over the years. Not only is it composed of politicians, who were termed as the Kaya Natin! champions; KN also has a number of student and civic leaders and volunteers in its circle. The passion and commitment of the pioneers rub of on more people, drawing them closer to the group’s goal of attaining positive changes, not only in the government, but also in the society and in the hearts of each Filipino.
Right now, the Kaya Natin Movement aims to promote genuine and lasting change in our government by promoting transparency, social accountability, people empowerment and electoral reforms.
What makes a Kaya Natin! Champion?
Above all other public leaders, the KN champions are the ones who are the epitomes of what effective leadership and governance is all about. They have proven themselves to be ethical and effective leaders who have given themselves wholly and truthfully in serving their constituents with unmatched vigor and dedication. They have came up with projects that do not benefit their own interests, but rather, have paved the way for a better community and enhanced societal development. These champions have a clean and honest track record, that is not tainted with bribery, graft and corruption.
But most importantly, not only are these champions known for the acts they have done and services they have offered; they have also stoked the fire in the hearts of people in creating a more participative and just society. They are the instigators of radical changes that have not only benefited their constituents, but have also been the inspiration for several legislations and regulations all over the country.
Ethical. Effective. Empowering. 3 traits that every public leader should possess, but only few can embody.
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