“Habang may buhay, may pag-asa” is a famous Filipino proverb that translates to “While there is Life, there is Hope. This proverb summarizes that as long as a person is alive, positive change is always possible, despite adversity. No matter how difficult or challenging the situation may be, there is always the potential for things to continue reading : Hope Springs from Opportunity
To ensure that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga’s social workers are well-equipped to provide timely and effective support to children during emergencies, FO Caraga held a 3-day training on the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC) on November 8–10, 2023, at the Pavilion, Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. The continue reading : DSWD Caraga holds CEPC training for Social Workers
DSWD Field Office Caraga was in attendance during the 4th Anniversary Celebration of the Coast Guard District Northeastern Mindanao (CGDNEM) at the LMX Convention Center, Butuan City on November 27, 2023. Field Office Caraga Director Mari-Flor Dollaga was in attendance during the said celebration, where she received a Plaque of Appreciation from the CGDNEM, continue reading : DSWD Caraga recognized by Coast Guard during Anniv. celebration
DSWD Field Office Caraga bags major awards during the National Paglaray Awards Recognition Rites held during the annual DSWD Knowledge Fair at DSWD Academy, Taguig City, Metro Manila. DSWD Paglaray Awards recognizes the valuable contributions and persistent efforts of the Social Welfare and Development Laws Monitoring Teams and Local Social Welfare and Development Offices continue reading : DSWD Caraga, Partners Bag Major Awards in National Paglaray Awards
The Department of Social Welfare and Department Field Office Caraga recently concluded its Regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on Handling Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services for the Pool of Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) providers, November 22-25, 2023 at the Balai La Niña, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. Resource Persons (RP) from the Motivation Philippines Inc., continue reading : DSWD Capacitates Psychosocial First Aid Providers
While many faces express the burden of loss brought about by the devastating Typhoon Odette that swept through the region in December 2021, there’s one face that continues to radiate positivity and gratitude. Meet Lola Patricia, her smile tells a story of gratitude as she received aid through the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) program of continue reading : Gratitude amidst difficulties: Grateful Lola receives ESA
Understanding the immediate and pressing needs of the fire-affected families in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga provided augmentation support, swiftly, on November 17, 2023. 10 a.m., when Field Office Caraga, received a food and non-food items (F/NFI) augmentation request from the municipality of Carrascal, continue reading : FROM ASHES TO HOPE: DSWD’S QUICK RESPONSE
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga welcomed DSWD Field Office IX as it benchmarked the good practices of the programs and services of FO Caraga, on November 14, 2023. This initiative provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing, allowing Region IX to gain insights into the accomplishments and good practices of continue reading : FO IX benchmarks FO Caraga for good practice implementations
