GAT Foundation Monthly Impact Update – May 2025
At GAT Foundation, we believe education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. Every month, we act on this belief by collecting and sending books from Melbourne to rural schools across the Philippines, where reading materials are often scarce but deeply valued.
These donations are more than just books. They’re tools for learning, windows to the world, and tangible reminders that someone, across the ocean, believes in each student’s potential.
May 2025 Highlights
– We’ve now collected, sorted, and packed a total of 47,462 books
– In collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Manila, we contributed to the SM Book Nook – Australia Corner at Level 5 of SM Podium Mall
– Formed new partnerships with local volunteers and school principals on the ground
Our dedicated Melbourne-based volunteers have been working tirelessly, sorting everything from early learning storybooks to high school science resources. Each shipment is carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of Filipino classrooms, ensuring relevance and maximum impact.
Calling All Corporate Partners
We are actively inviting corporate sponsors and CSR partners from Australia and the Philippines to join this growing movement.
Your business can:
– Support grassroots education in underserved areas
– Engage your staff through meaningful volunteer days
– Align with ESG and SDG goals for measurable social impact
– Amplify your brand’s commitment to social responsibility
Whether you sponsor a shipping container or host a book drive, your organisation can help change lives—one book at a time.
Ways to Contribute
– Sponsor shipping or logistics
– Provide warehouse space or local transport support in Melbourne
– Organise staff volunteering or donation matching
– Offer in-kind donations (boxes, packing materials, bookshelves, etc.)
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.
Email: info@gatfoundation.org.au
Website: www.gatfoundation.org.au
Let’s keep the stories flowing—change the future, one book at a time.
