In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen community development, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program officially handed over the newly constructed two-storey multi-purpose building in District Santan, Barangay 4, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

The sub-project implemented under the KALAHI-CIDSS Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KC-KKB) modality was completed with a total cost of Php19,926,012. It is expected to benefit 232 households and 1,050 individuals. The facility will serve as a hub for various social, cultural, and economic activities of the barangay.

The turn-over ceremony was attended by National Government Officials, Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) Officials, DSWD-Caraga Officers, KALAHI-CIDSS Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs), Barangay Officials, and Community Volunteers.

Benjamin Salvador, Barangay Development Council-Technical Working Group (BDC-TWG) Chairperson conveyed optimism to the impact of multi-purpose building in the socio-economic development of the community.

“As we celebrate this milestone, let us remember that this is just the beginning. May this building inspire us to aim higher, work harder, and continue building a brighter future for our barangay. Let it serve as a reminder of the power of unity, hard work, and a shared vision,” Salvador expressed.

KALAHI-CIDSS is one of the poverty alleviation programs implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippine Government. It uses the community-driven development (CDD) approach, a globally recognized strategy for achieving service delivery, poverty reduction, and good governance outcomes.