Joyful Givers Foundation, Inc. continues to expand its impact by building strategic partnerships with organizations that share its commitment to compassion, dignity, and accessible healthcare. In line with this mission, representatives of the foundation recently met with Former Senator Orly Mercado, pioneer of Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (KKMK), and Ms. Margo Mercado, Executive Director, to formalize a partnership that advances Joyful Givers Foundation’s healthcare initiatives for underserved communities.
This collaboration marks an important step in Joyful Givers Foundation’s ongoing efforts to work alongside trusted institutions that have a long-standing legacy of service. As a partner and affiliate organization, Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko brings decades of experience in community-based healthcare assistance, health education, and public service—strengthening Joyful Givers Foundation’s capacity to reach indigent and vulnerable populations.
Founded in 1975, Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko began as a public service television program on GMA 7 and has since evolved into a respected Philippines-based non-profit organization. Its name reflects a deeply rooted Filipino value: kapwa, meaning shared humanity and togetherness; mahal, signifying love and value; and ko, representing personal responsibility. Together, these values embody the spirit of caring for one another as equals—a philosophy that strongly aligns with Joyful Givers Foundation’s people-centered approach to service.
Through this partnership, Joyful Givers Foundation aims to support and collaborate with Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko in providing healthcare assistance, education, and outreach to communities that often face barriers to medical services. By leveraging KKMK’s extensive network, experience, and advocacy platforms, Joyful Givers Foundation can further its mission of fostering equity, dignity, and well-being for all.
The affiliation also reinforces Joyful Givers Foundation’s belief that meaningful change is achieved through collaboration. By working with organizations that share a vision of inclusive healthcare, the foundation strengthens its ability to connect resources, guide individuals in need, and empower communities toward healthier futures.
Joyful Givers Foundation looks forward to this partnership with Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko as part of its broader commitment to transforming compassion into action—ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to access to quality healthcare.