...Issue 2013.01	.	January Issue	.
Message from Anna Dear Friends, The new year always means reflections and new beginnings. As I ponder on the year that has passed, I become thankful not only for the many blessings but also the challenges that have tested our resolve to live out our mission of showing the way for business to find solutions to poverty. A Gawad Kalinga full-time worker once sent me a quote saying that, "the problem of poverty is not only an economic issue but a behavioral one", therefore the solution is not as simple as increased wages but developing a mindset of prosperity and not of deprivation. In just four short years, we have grown from 4 employees to now close to 180 dedicated people just in the head office servicing 26 branches in 4 countries. Our commitment to developing our partner communities is as strong as ever regardless of the difficulties to produce world-class raw materials from our farmers' produce. We look forward to surprises and challenges of 2013 with renewed fervor that with a new breed of conscientious customers like you, and a dedicated and hard-working crop of social entrepreneurs eager to provide quality products that also seek to chip away at the big problem of poverty, we can turn our country around within our generation. Happy new year! With resolute hope, Anna Meloto-Wilk President Gandang Kalikasan Inc. New Products For all you homemakers out there, we know you've been waiting a long time for this! Introducing Tough Love, our NEW line of Home Care products! Our genuinely natural Liquid Detergent and Dishwashing Liquid now let you be tough where it matters and loving where it counts! The best part? They're absolutely free of phosphates, chlorine, bleach, dyes, enzymes, petroleum, synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, and other harmful chemicals present in commercial household cleaners. Tough Love 100% Natural Liquid Detergent Laundry detergents are notorious for the poisonous effects they have on aquatic life. This doesn't mean you have to go soft on dirty laundry, though! Our all-natural liquid detergent makes sure your family's clothes smell clean and fresh with no harsh chemical residue leftover, leaving your fabrics kinder to your skin. It's non-drying on your hands, non-toxic, biodegradable, and 100% free from harmful chemicals - keeping you and Mother Earth's waters happy! Tough on dirt, gentle on the earth! So pick up a few bottles now and cloak your family in clean clothes with a clear conscience. Regular 950ml Php329.75 Intro Php299.75 Tough Love Natural Dishwashing Liquid Doing the dishes ain't fun especially when you're draining toxic chemicals back into our waterways. But not with our natural dishwashing liquid! Its non-toxic, biodegradable, and 99.97% natural formula effectively cuts through grease! Plus it's 100% free from harmful chemicals! Mean on the grease yet kind to your skin, our natural dishwashing liquid and its perky grapefruit-orange scent will make doing the dishes a chore you will adore! Regular 250ml Php99.75 Intro Php89.75 Natural Strengthening Shampoo in Cool Peppermint Your favorite Natural Strengthening Shampoo is now available in a refreshing, revitalizing new Cool Peppermint scent! It contains hydrolyzed protein to fortify each strand so you get thicker and fuller hair - without the use of harmful chemicals! Plus our signature CREAMFoam® technology feeds your hair with all the essential nutrients it needs, so you can free yourself from the worry of hair fall and breakage and get truly amazing, strong, and healthy hair! Regular 50ml Php44.75 ... ... 200ml Php139.75 Intro Php129.75 ... ... 500ml Php289.75 ... ... Pure Strength 100% Natural Deodorant Finally! One of the most requested products ever since Human Nature started is here! Introducing the newest addition to our men's line, our Pure Strength 100% Natural Deodorant - because we know the man of Pure Strength knows the value of hard work. He's not afraid to break a sweat. It's charged with 100% natural antibacterial ingredients to effectively kill odor-causing bacteria, while keeping skin healthy by allowing it to breathe and release body toxins. No aluminum salts, no synthetic fragrances - only pure and natural strength to keep him working hard and staying healthy. Regular 50ml Php89.75 All Natural Spray Sanitizer in Tropical Burst - New 200ml size! Your trusty spray sanitizer's newest scent just got bigger and better! Our 100% natural, non-drying Spray Sanitizer in Tropical Burst is clinically proven to kill 99.99% of germs on contact while keeping your hands smelling oh-so fresh. And now that it comes in a family-sized 200ml bottle, you can always store a bottle at home, in the office, or in the car - ready to refill your handy spritzer bottles! Regular 200ml Php189.75 Intro Php174.75 New Magalogue With the New Year comes exciting new products that we know you've all been waiting for! As you turn over a new leaf, you'll see that we have so much in store for you to expand your commitment to natural, eco-friendly living. Browse through our latest magalogue to explore our all-new Home Care product line of Tough Love dishwashing liquid and detergent: it's tough on stains, grease, and dirt, but gentle with your family's health and Mother Earth. You'll definitely be thrilled about the comeback of their favorite Peppermint-scented strengthening shampoo, as the heroes in your lives rejoice over a 100% natural deodorant made especially for men. And because you asked, you received - our newest Tropical Burst spray sanitizer scent now comes in an economical 200ml bottle! Pick up a magalogue and get your fresh start today! Php 6.00 only Sharing Joy & Hope: Christmas with the Human Nature Family This Christmas, we celebrated the season of blessing and thanksgiving with our extended families - our neighbors from Commonwealth as well as our Gawad Kalinga neighboring communities in GK-Laura, GK-Brookside, and GK-Sitio Ruby. We are immensely blessed and grateful for the salu-salos, stories, songs, and merry-making shared in hope and solidarity among our GK neighbors and our Human Nature family. And YOU - our dear dealers, branches, advocates, goodness ambassadors - you are part of it all! Because of your support and faith in the Filipino (not just in your hearts and minds, but also in your pockets!) you have made this a Christmas to remember for us all. And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ♥ Read our stories of the joyous Christmas celebrations in the different communities! Want to practice loving your neighbor and bring Christmas to communities most in need of that spark of joy? Help out with Operation Walang Iwanan! Visit Gawad Kalinga's official page for updates and information on how you can help! Start Right, Stay Right Contest Announcement It's 2013! We're sure most of you are zealously working on your New Year's resolutions... But before looking forward, why don't we stop for a while and travel back in time? Moms, you play a huge role in inspiring your teen to start right! Even if you aren't a mom - if you're a doting tita, or a devoted ninang, your words of encouragement and wisdom can be priceless. Join Human Nature's START RIGHT, STAY RIGHT CONTEST: Things You Wish You Knew When You Were A Teenager! Share with us something that YOU wish you knew as a teenager and get a chance to WIN P1,000 worth of Human Nature products of your choice! And if you do win, your teenage daughter/niece/inaaanak will receive her own Start Right, Stay Right gift pack: - one (1) 100% Natural Premium Deodorant - one (1) 200ml Balancing Facial Wash - one (1) 200ml Natural Feminine Wash Kick off the new year with a fresh new start for you and your teen! Contest entries will be accepted until January 23, 2013, 6:00 PM - so join today! Save the Date: Human Nature Family Day on February 2, 2013 Celebrate the spirit of family and world-class Filipino craftsmanship at our Humanity Fair 2013 entitled Hearts of Passion on Saturday, February 2nd at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan! A full day of excitement and inspiration awaits you and your family! SHOP. Munch on healthy delectables at our Pick & Pay market, where shoppers can handpick fresh choice produce like tomatoes, watermelon, lettuce, lemongrass, and more! Browse through eye-catching booths featuring proudly Filipino-made crafts, hand-woven bags, and innovative accessories from over 30 enterprises at the new Bamboo Palace Design Center! An extra special ONE-DAY ONLY treat awaits attendees, who will get to enjoy as much as a 25% discount on showcased social enterprise products!* LEARN. Become inspired as you hear the stories behind our various social enterprises. Mingle with these impassioned change-makers, learn more about their causes by participating in our exciting Human Bingo activity, discover the communities they're committed to serve, and patronize their patriotic crafts that truly give back. Who knows? Their stories may just inspire you to start up your own business with a heart! BOND. Bring your kids along for some fun! Watch their faces light up as they run around the fresh, clean countryside while you and your family bond over an exciting line-up of family activities: Learn about animals in our interactive petting area Enjoy classic Filipino pastimes like pabitin, palayok, and Chinese garter Stand a chance to win awesome prizes by completing our Social Enterprise Human Bingo game! CELEBRATE. Have a rockin' good time as we come together in the spirit of family and raise a toast to our country's most promising social and local enterprises! Be inspired as you surround yourself with like-minded people passionate about making the dream of a world-class Philippines a reality. Enjoy a natural and organic lunch with the family at the Grassroots Kitchen! Choose among longganisa, chicken barbecue, monggo, or liempo dishes for Php150 per person. Not only will you be getting a healthy meal, but your contribution will also benefit the GK Enchanted Farm community! If you wish to partake of this full meal, please note that the Php150 needs to be paid in advance. However, if you prefer, when you get to the farm, you can also choose from a variety of appetizing dishes, from dumplings and burgers by Hamon to scrumptious lechon by Elarz. Looking for a hassle-free trip? Human Nature will be providing round-trip transportation services for a minimum fee of Php250 per person** to bring you and your family to the Enchanted Farm. Simply gather your family at your closest pick-up point and we'll take care of bringing you back after all the fun! (You may also make your own way to the farm if you prefer. Entrance is free! ☺) Pick-up & Drop-off Point Call Time Flagship Store, Commonwealth 7:30 AM Cainta, Rizal 7:00 AM Manila 7:00 AM Parañaque City 7:00 AM Imus, Cavite 5:00 AM San Pablo, Laguna 4:30 AM If you'd like to avail of these services, please contact our Customer Service at customer.service@humanheartnature.com or our Sales team at 931-5787. So get your clan together for this special family affair and SAVE THE DATE! *Please note that Human Nature products will not be sold at the Enchanted Farm, but the pick-up and drop-off point for transport will be at Human Nature branches - so feel free to do your Human Nature shopping when you get back! **Meal fees are separate from the transportation fee ***Exact rate may vary depending on the pick-up point	.	If you are having trouble viewing this email, please read the online version. Find Us On: ECO-LIFESTYLE: DIY Coffee & Cocoa Face Mask Have the holidays left you all tired out? Don't let it show or get you down! Rejuvenate your mind and body by starting the year right with a healthy diet, sleeping pattern, and lots of exercise. Facial masks also work wonders in a snap! Try out this recipe for a homemade coffee and cocoa mask to help decrease puffiness, brighten skin, and awaken a dull complexion. What you'll need: 4 tbsp. finely ground coffee beans or instant coffee 4 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 8 tbsp. unflavored yogurt 2 tbsp. warmed honey (if you have dry skin) or lemon/calamansi juice (if you have oily skin) What to do: 1. Grind whole beans until they are finely ground (You can also use freshly brewed coffee grounds, although they won't contain as much caffeine) 2. Mix coffee and cocoa powder in a bowl 3. Add the yogurt and stir until a smooth paste forms (If you want a thicker paste, use less yogurt) 4. Stir in the honey or lemon/calamansi juice 5. Apply the paste to your clean face and neck and allow it to dry 6. Wet a washcloth and press it to your face to loosen the mask then rinse with warm water. If you have sensitive skin, you should avoid scrubbing your face Tip:You can store the leftover paste in the refrigerator for several days so it's ready for your next pampering session! Recipe idea & image source Featured Advocate of the Month - Atty. Laisa Masuhod-Alamia As an ardent advocate of human rights in the legal sphere, Atty. Laisa Masuhod-Alamia is the OIC- Regional Human Rights Director of the Commission on Human Rights in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and one of the proud founders of Nisa Ul Haqq Fi Bangsamoro ("Women for Justice in the Bangsamoro"), a network of Muslim women's rights advocates that works on gender issues, human rights, and women empowerment. Gandang Kalikasan Inc. 463 Commonwealth Avenue Quezon City 1119 Philippines Business hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Flagship Store hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Contact Details: Tel. No. (02) 931-5787 or (02) 433-1202 Fax. (02) 951-3627 Click here to email us	.