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Dear Bayani,

Every year since 2006, we have staged the Bayani Challenge, a 5-day test of courage, endurance and love for country. Teams of 15 people go on an adventure to plant hope on ground by building communities and fostering friendships that are critical to nation-building. 

The urgent call of building this nation will be answered once again this April 9-14. This year’s Bayani Challenge will gather volunteers not only in one but in FIVE provinces around the country. “PILIPINAS, NGAYON NA!” will challenge more volunteers to change lives, bring hope to others, and build sustainable communities in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental and two areas in Negros Oriental (Dumaguete and Amlan). We invite you take this unique opportunity as an individual or as a group of 15 (or more). Register online and choose among the following activities:

1. Building of homes
Build an actual home for a family and experience everything from laying the foundation, attaching the roof, painting the walls, and landscaping.

2. Paraisong Pambata
Create an environment of fun and learning for children aged 6 to 10 years old through feeding programs, story-telling sessions, games, and a Sports Clinic.

3. School Build
Make public schools conducive to learning by refurbishing rooms, painting walls, landscaping gardens, and repairing tables and chairs.

4. Environment
Be a hero for the environment by planting trees and organizing clean-up drives.

5. Community Health
Share the importance of health by conducting a nutrition program, medical check-ups and health consultations among the different barangays.

We will cap off each spirited and fulfilling day with the following activities:

• Blogging Rights Day: Sharing of experiences and inspiring stories of heroism.
• Empowerment Talks: After-dinner talks and sessions to process the experience and harness the heroism in everyone.
• Kalinga Night: Brings together the volunteers for a night of celebration and commitment.

Aside from this exciting line-up, we will also be hosting a series of SPECIAL EVENTS this year:

• Bayanihan Race: Teams will compete in a unique race around the island.
• Master Kusinero: The team that cooks the best dish using an endemic ingredient from the island will be rewarded.
• Concert: At the end of the Bayani Challenge, we will celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience through a culminating activity that will feature bands and other exciting surprises.

Hurry and register here as slots are on a first come, first served basis.

See you at the Bayani Challenge!

For God and country,


Team Bayani Challenge 2012

Since it was first held in 2006, volunteers have looked forward to each year's Bayani Challenge as their heroic response to whatever continues to threaten the poorest of the poor. More than an event, the Bayani Challenge is a 5-day test of courage, endurance and love for country. As it continues to grow every year, more and more volunteers and nation-builders from all over the world have responded to the Bayani Challenge.

Bayani Challenge 2006: A Race to Rebuild a Nation

Participants: 400 volunteers
Impact: 25 families
Location: St Bernard, Southern Leyte

The first Bayani Challenge was born from the heroic response of volunteers who helped rebuild the lives of the victims of the tragic mudslide in Ginsaugon, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte.

Bayani Challenge 2007: Rebolusyon ng Pag-asa

Participants: 3,000 volunteers
Impact: 230 families
Location: Camarines Sur (Goa, Calabanga, Naga), Albay (Taysan), Marinduque (Buenavista, Gasan)

and Sorsogon, (Prieto Diaz)

Volunteers built homes for 230 families in the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon and Marinduque – areas which were devastated by typhoon Reming.

Bayani Challenge 2008: The More We Sweat for Peace, The Less We Bleed in War

Participants: 1,500 volunteers
Impact: 75 families
Location: Bukidnon (Malaybalay, Kitaotao, Maramag, Dangcagan) and Lanao Del Sur (Wao)

Volunteers bravely ventured into conflict-ridden areas of Mindanao not just with the goal to give care to poor Muslim families, but with hope to build brotherhood and peace between Christians and Muslims.

Bayani Challenge 2009: Only For the Brave

Participants: 1,100 volunteers
Impact: 73 families
Location: Sulu (Panglima Estino) and Zamboanga City

Volunteers left earthly comforts and rose above selfish interests to reach out to an area that was being avoided by the rest of the world.

Bayani Challenge 2010: Explore. Build. Protect.

Participants: 1,200 volunteers
Impact: 70 families
Location: Palawan (Bataraza)

Volunteers raced against time to build homes not only to restore the dignity of the poorest of the poor in Palawan but also to foster care for the environment.

Bayani Challenge 2011: Kalinga sa Bayan

Participants: 2,000 volunteers
Impact: 130 families
Location: Bantayan Island (Santa Fe Cebu, Bantayan Cebu, Madridiejos Cebu)

In 2011, Bayani Challenge went beyond merely building houses and included other activities such as a farm build, school build, health mission, island greening and Paraisong Pambata.

PILIPINAS NATIN goes to University of Cebu!