Mr Tony Meloto

Founder, Gawad Kalinga and Paraiso Village Farm, Philippines



CL18 – Reinventing Leadership for Community Impact: The Journey of Tony Meloto
PD02 – The Rise and Fall of Organizations: Lessons on Leadership


Mr Antonio Meloto, fondly called “Tito Tony” by many, is the founder of Gawad Kalinga - a Philippine-based poverty alleviation movement. He was given the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 2006 and was named "Filipino of the Year" by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on the same year.