In back to back occasions, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga bagged multiple major awards during the recently concluded Sulong Bayanihan 2021 which was held via Zoom on November 24-25, 2021. Organized by the National Program Management Office of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), the Sulong Bayanihan is a two-day continue reading : Caraga SLPAs bag national awards in Sulong Bayanihan 2021
Dapa – After the groundbreaking ceremony and signing of the memorandum of agreement last August and September, respectively, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga and Local Government Unit of Dapa turned over the 1-storey Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Livelihood Center to four SLP associations in Dapa, Siargao Island, Surigao del continue reading : SLP Livelihood Center opens in Dapa
In its commitment to mitigating hunger and reducing poverty in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and sealed partnership with various government agencies in the region, through the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program on November 16, 2021, Tuesday. Present continue reading : DSWD ties up with gov’t agencies, double efforts against hunger and poverty
Rodito Laurito, a resident from Barangay Mahogany, Butuan City, was living a good life until a big fire happened in their barangay last January 2020, which took away everything he had worked hard for. In a snap of the fingers, he lost his valuables, house, and livelihood. It was a devastating moment for Rodito. But continue reading : Starting from scratch: Livelihood helps recovery of fire victim
“I don’t believe that legitimacy is needed for me to be me”. These are the profound words expressed by Karissa Jun Mustacho, a child beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, who maintained her vibrancy and positivity despite life’s challenges. Karissa Jun Mustacho was the sole eligible child monitored and the minor grantee under continue reading : Illegitimate Princess
When the pandemic took over communities worldwide, almost everyone was affected. People lost a lot. Among these things that people lost are their livelihoods. Hence, many struggled a lot just to survive each day. In the Caraga Region, most residents had to temporarily cease or close down their small businesses to abide by the health continue reading : Livelihood Assistance Grant: Rehabilitating livelihoods, restoring lives
“Nalipay ko pag abot nako diri. Nakita na nako akong kaugmaon.” (I was so happy I found my future, the moment I arrived here.) These are the heartfelt words uttered by Max Manabat (not her real name), 16 years old, when asked how she is in the confines of the Home For Girls Facility (HFG). continue reading : Breaking Silence; Raising awareness
“With hard work and effort, you can achieve anything.” – Antoine Griezmann 17-year-old, Aces R. Dagala, believes that hard work and consistent efforts are important to achieve one’s dreams. Aces is the second among four siblings, and is the daughter of Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Criselda Dagala from Barangay Plaridel, Libjo, Province of Dinagat continue reading : Hope and Passion, a perfect recipe for a better future
