Gender Equality Resource Center - GERC Inc.

Gender Equality Resource Center - GERC Inc. The Gender Equality Resource Center (GERC) Inc. was established in 2013. It aims at promoting gender equality (GE) for development in and through cooperatives.

It is a national advocacy group and training organization. At the core of the GERC Inc. are volunteers—GE and co-op advocates, and development facilitators and trainers—who work in and through co-ops and other private and government agencies to pursue:
• co-op development—specifically, to help heighten the social impact of cooperatives and other community enterprises in the Philippines, and to de

velop capacities of cooperatives in entrepreneurship
• women empowerment
• GE. GERC Inc. was formed by the Asian Women in Cooperative Development Forum (AWCF) so as to improve focus and strengthen efforts on GE in Philippine co-ops. AWCF itself was organized in 1990 as a regional (Asia) body by national co-op organizations and co-op-supporting organizations from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Philippines (later joined by similar organizations from Cambodia and Vietnam). These organizations formed AWCF as they became aware of the gender issues in co-ops and of the need to address these issues. partners with co-ops, NGOs, local government units (LGUs), co-op development councils, government agencies, and other groups in implementing GE and co-op development activities. It likewise works with co-ops and other private and government agencies that may seek its technical assistance in GE and co-op development. GERC Inc.'s services are training and capacity-building, and consultancy. Website: gerc.ph
Instagram: genderequalitycoops

OBJECTIVES
• To promote gender equality (GE) in and among co-ops and to heighten the social impact of co-ops
• To develop capacities of women and households in entrepreneurship
• To effect the transformation of all persons in the co-ops; to “fight poverty and social injustice with gender equality” (as quoted from the “Call for Action” of the “2nd National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives,” Baguio City, PH, 2016)

SERVICES
Training and Capacity-building
• Gender and development (GAD): basic and advanced (e.g., gender-sensitivity; gender analysis and planning; GAD mainstreaming; trainer's training on gender [level 1 and level 2])
• Cooperative governance (e.g., transformative leadership; policy formulation; code of ethics)
• Social impact assessment of cooperatives
• Business development and management for cooperatives
• Effective writing, documentation, and information-dissemination for cooperatives
• Training on information technology (IT) for cooperatives (level 1 and level 2)

Consultancy
• Organizational policy review and formulation to integrate gender perspective
• Business development and setting up of business development centers (BDCs)
• Access to skills and other resources needed in organizational development and management
• Development of multi-media informational materials and publications on GAD and GE
• Multimedia production (e.g., digital story telling; digital co-op reports; website development)

REGISTER NOW AND AVAIL OF THE EARLY-BIRD RATE! Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU See you on August 3-5, 2026 for the "6...
02/06/2026

REGISTER NOW AND AVAIL OF THE EARLY-BIRD RATE!
Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU
See you on August 3-5, 2026 for the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives," John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City. This GAD journey event is open to all PH co-ops and co-op-supporting organizations that are working toward even greater socioeconomic development!

Early-bird rate of P11,000 up to June 30, 2026
Regular rate of P12,500 for July 1-15, 2026
Note: Late registration after July 15, 2026 up to July 31, 2026 has no assurance of Summit Kit and T-shirt.

Avail of the the early-bird rate until June 30, 2026, and get a copy of the "GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) MAINSTREAMING IN COOPERATIVES: A Quick Guide to Mainstreaming GAD in Philippine Co-ops by Gender Equality Resource Center" --Copy to be given at the GAD Summit, only for those registered on or before June 30, 2026.

Organized by: GERC Inc. and NORLU CEDEC


Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU
For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wilma Ganibe (of GERC). Mobile: 0935-549-2471(TM), 09178155181(GLOBE); or, by e-mail:

Hello! See you on August 3-5, 2026 for the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives," John H...
06/05/2026

Hello! See you on August 3-5, 2026 for the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives," John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City. Open to all PH co-ops and co-op-supporting organizations!

Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

Early-bird rate of P11,000 up to June 30, 2026
Regular rate of P12,500 for July 1-15, 2026

Note: Late registration after July 15, 2026 up to July 31, 2026 has no assurance of Summit Kit and T-shirt.

Organizers: GERC Inc. and NORLU CEDEC



Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wilma Ganibe (of GERC). Mobile: 0935-549-2471(TM), 09178155181(GLOBE); or, by e-mail:

04/05/2026

🚨 The 2026 theme is here!

Cooperatives for a Peaceful World

With just two months to go until 4 July, the global cooperative movement is gearing up to highlight how cooperation builds trust, strengthens communities, and creates the foundations for lasting peace.

And the momentum doesn’t stop there.

This year’s theme connects directly to the ICA Global Conference in Panama with the theme "Building Bridges: Cooperative Contributions for a Peaceful World."

From local action to global dialogue, cooperatives are building bridges where they matter most.

🔗 Read more: https://ica.coop/en/newsroom/news/2026-coopsday-theme-unveiled-cooperatives-peaceful-world
📩 Or check your inbox!

🗓️ 4 July 2026
🔗 www.coopsday.coop
💬 How will you celebrate this year?

Please take note: August 3-5, 2026 are the new dates of the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Coop...
20/04/2026

Please take note: August 3-5, 2026 are the new dates of the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives," John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City.

Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

Early-bird rate of P11,000 up to June 30, 2026
Regular rate of P12,500 for July 1-15, 2026
Note: Late registration after July 15, 2026 up to July 31, 2026 has no assurance of Summit Kit and T-shirt.

See you at the Summit, fellow cooperators!
--from GERC Inc. and NORLU CEDEC



Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wilma Ganibe (of GERC). Mobile: 0935-549-2471(TM), 09178155181(GLOBE); or, by e-mail:

August 3-5, 2026 are the new dates of the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives," John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City.

Register at: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

Early-bird rate of P11,000 up to June 30, 2026
Regular rate of P12,500 for July 1-15, 2026
Note: Late registration after July 15, 2026 up to July 31, 2026 has no assurance of Summit Kit and T-shirt.

See you at the Summit, fellow cooperators!
--from GERC Inc. and NORLU CEDEC

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wilma Ganibe (of GERC). Mobile: 0935-549-2471(TM), 09178155181(GLOBE); or, by e-mail:

The Lord is risen. Alleluia! Happy Easter from the Gender Equality Resource Center (GERC) Inc.
04/04/2026

The Lord is risen. Alleluia!

Happy Easter from the Gender Equality Resource Center (GERC) Inc.

01/04/2026

Mabuhay ang mga kababaihan sa kooperatiba!

Yes, we heard your requests! We will still accept early-bird registration on April 1-April 15, 2026 for the "6th Nationa...
31/03/2026

Yes, we heard your requests! We will still accept early-bird registration on April 1-April 15, 2026 for the "6th National Summit on Gender and Development (GAD) in Cooperatives." Register at http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

The Summit will be on May 31-June 2, 2026 at the John Hay Convention Center, Baguio City! The GERC Inc. and Northern Luzon Federation of Cooperatives and Development Center (NORLU CEDEC) are organizing the Summit for all PH co-ops, and other private and government organizations that support co-op development in the country! For details and registration, go to: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

Early-bird rate P11,000: April 1-April 15, 2026
Regular rate P12,500: April 16-May 30, 2026

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OBJECTIVES of the 6th National GAD Summit:
1. To share updates on where co-ops are in their GAD journey, and how they can continue their GAD journey currently and onward to the future, amid increasingly wide-ranging opportunities and challenges

2. To identify how building the youth as next-in-line cooperators can be initiated by co-ops; developed or further developed, and sustained for more co-op growth through actions infused with co-op values and a gender perspective

3. To share information on how using digital technology—with a gender lens—can be initiated by co-ops, expanded or further expanded, and sustained for growth that benefits both co-ops and members of all ages

4. To issue a call for action to all co-ops, legislators, government agencies, and civil society to help immediately hasten gender equality and GAD efforts for sustainable change and growth in Philippine co-ops and to contribute to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), particularly through the strengthening of GAD efforts of co-ops; the strong involvement of youth in co-ops, especially as next-in-line cooperators; and the efficient use of digital technology for growth of co-ops and members—with all these efforts being done through GAD-related actions/with a gender lens.

GAD Summit and Registration Details:
The 6th National GAD in Co-ops Summit will be a live-out event. Participants from co-ops and other organizations will arrange for their own accommodations. The Summit organizers can recommend hotels and guest houses. Participants will also make their own travel arrangements for the Summit—to and from the John Hay Convention Center.

How to Register?
To register online for the 6th National GAD Summit--click this LINK to the registration portal and completely accomplish the form: http://bit.ly/3ZVxzaU

Registration fee payment is accepted at the designated bank account of the Summit. For inquiries, please contact Ms. Wilma Ganibe (of GERC). Mobile: 0935-549-2471(TM), 09178155181(GLOBE); or, by e-mail:

REGISTER NOW for an even more bountiful and fantastic GAD journey as empowered cooperatives and cooperators!

12/03/2026
09/03/2026
"Ahead of International Women’s Day (2026), the ICA Gender Equality Committee highlights women transforming cooperativis...
09/03/2026

"Ahead of International Women’s Day (2026), the ICA Gender Equality Committee highlights women transforming cooperativism"
(From: https://bit.ly/3MUSCYq)

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the International Cooperative Alliance’s Gender Equality Committee (GEC) has been sharing the campaign “Women Transforming Cooperativism,” highlighting inspiring stories of women who, through their cooperatives, are driving economic, social and community transformation in their territories.

Across the cooperative movement, women are leading initiatives that strengthen communities, create decent work, expand access to essential services, and promote more inclusive and sustainable economic models.

From forest innovation in Spain, to community care in the Dominican Republic, women-led dairy cooperatives in Kenya, and future-focused cooperative leadership in Australia, these eight stories show how women cooperators are shaping the future of the movement across continents.

Through their leadership, these women demonstrate how cooperatives can be powerful vehicles for gender equality, social innovation, and community resilience.

Discover the stories: (see https://bit.ly/3MUSCYq for the links to the stories below)

COPROENF: Women Leading Through Care in the Dominican Republic
Maasai Kajiado Women Dairy Cooperative: Women Transforming Cooperativism in Kenya
Hermanas Mirabal: Women Building on a Legacy of Courage in the Dominican Republic
Marjana Cooperative: Turning Community Challenges into Opportunities - Women Transforming Cooperativism in Morocco
Eliza’s Project: Women Leading the Future of Co-operatives and Mutuals in Australia
Women Cooperators Leading Change in Asia and Pacific: Climate Action and Safer Workplaces
AGRESTA: A Cooperative Leading Forest Innovation in Spain
Grupo SSI: Four Decades Transforming Care Through Cooperative Innovation and Social Commitment in Spain

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the International Cooperative Alliance’s Gender Equality Committee (GEC) has been sharing the campaign “Women Transforming Cooperativism”, highlighting inspiring stories of women who, through their cooperatives, are driving economic, social and community t...

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