“Change The Future One Book At A Time”

From Melbourne to the Philippines: A Book at a Time, A Future at a Time


GAT Foundation Monthly Impact Update – April 2025

At GAT Foundation, we believe that education is the most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty. And every month, we act on that belief by collecting and sending books from Melbourne to rural schools in the Philippines, where reading materials are often scarce but deeply needed.

These donations are more than just books. They are tools for learning, windows to the world, and tangible signs that someone, across the ocean, believes in every student’s potential.

🤝 Calling All Corporate Partners

We are now actively inviting corporate sponsors and CSR partners from Australia and the Philippines to join this growing initiative.

Through your business, you can:

– Support grassroots education in high-need areas

– Involve your staff in purposeful volunteer days

– Align with global ESG goals and make a measurable impact

– Amplify your brand’s commitment to social responsibility

Whether it’s funding a shipping container or hosting a book drive, your company can help transform lives, literally.

🚚 Ways to Contribute:

– Logistics or shipping sponsorships

– Warehouse space or transportation support in Melbourne

– Funding or volunteer assistance with local distribution

– Staff volunteering in Melbourne or donation matching

– In-kind donations (boxes, packing materials, bookshelves, etc.)

🌟 Partner Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you to the Australian Embassy in Manila for their continued support over the years, especially during the annual Philippine–Australia Friendship Day. Your partnership has been fundamental in empowering schools and communities in need.

📬 Want to Get Involved?

We’d love to speak with CSR managers, business owners, and logistics teams who want to be part of something that truly matters.

📧 Email: info@gatfoundation.org.au
🌐 Website: www.gatfoundation.org.au

Let’s keep the stories flowing—one book, one child, one future at a time.

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Samantha Dunstan Bonney

Samantha Bonney is a Filipino-Australian, a proud mum of two beautiful girls, a wife, and the heart behind the GAT Foundation. Based in Melbourne, she’s passionate about giving back, especially when it comes to sharing the joy of books and learning with under-resourced communities in the Philippines.

As the Founder and a hands-on volunteer of the GAT Foundation, Samantha leads book donation drives and education-focused initiatives that help empower communities from the grassroots up. She brings both heart and hustle to everything she does.

Samantha studied International and Community Development at Deakin University in Melbourne, graduating in 2021. Her background in community work, paired with a deep love for education, continues to fuel her mission to make learning more accessible, one book at a time.

Picture of Samantha Dunstan Bonney

Samantha Dunstan Bonney

Samantha Bonney is a Filipino-Australian, a proud mum of two beautiful girls, a wife, and the heart behind the GAT Foundation. Based in Melbourne, she’s passionate about giving back, especially when it comes to sharing the joy of books and learning with under-resourced communities in the Philippines.

As the Founder and a hands-on volunteer of the GAT Foundation, Samantha leads book donation drives and education-focused initiatives that help empower communities from the grassroots up. She brings both heart and hustle to everything she does.

Samantha studied International and Community Development at Deakin University in Melbourne, graduating in 2021. Her background in community work, paired with a deep love for education, continues to fuel her mission to make learning more accessible, one book at a time.

Want to Get Involved?

We’d love to connect with CSR managers, business owners, and corporate teams who want to be part of something with real, lasting impact.