“We are so happy because we can finally see actual crops growing. Even though we haven’t harvested yet, we’re already glad that a project has reached us. Thank you to LAWA and BINHI — not only did you pay us, but the project also became ours!” said Dionisio Caindoy, a partner-beneficiary from Barobo, Surigao del Sur.

“When I saw our project, I was overwhelmed with joy. Because of our work here, we neighbors got to know each other, grew closer, and shared laughs while working. After a day’s work, the joy was immense because the results turned out beautifully. Thank you so much, DSWD, for this opportunity,” said Jonadel Carr, a partner-beneficiary from Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands.

“We are very thankful because this has been a big help to us. We no longer need to buy vegetables since they are already available in our garden. Before, we had to go to the market to buy them. Now, it has really helped us a lot—not only because of the pay we receive, but also because of our garden. We are very happy because we benefited in many ways,” Nelita Eral expressed.

LAWA and BINHI, or Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished, is a project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga that aims to address the issues of water and food scarcity.