Water does about a lot of things. It has effect on just about everything. It quenches thirst. It dissolves a lot of things, and cleanses dirt. But water extinguishing conflict? Well, that is something new. Sharing is a common trait of Filipinos. When there is abundance, it is very easy to share. But with scarcity, continue reading : Water system ends community conflict in Surigao Norte town

Barangay officials and community volunteers of Brgy. Sombrado, Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands rejoice as they inaugurated their newly- built 18 linear meter Reinforced Concrete Girder (RCDG) Bridge. The sub-project, which the residents themselves help build, was funded through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan –Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). Before the bridge was continue reading : Bridge of hope

BUTUAN CITY -The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)- Caraga held its Mid-Year Program Review and Evaluation Workshop (PREW) for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, here last July 14-15, 2016. The two-day event, with the theme: “Looking Back, Moving Forward”, continue reading : DSWD-Caraga reviews, evaluates 1st Sem CY 2016 Kalahi-CIDSS implementation

Each one of us wants to know our life’s calling.  Most people could not yet tell what keeps them going and inspires them into action in their life. For 40 year old Sanny Catacte, resident of Barangay La Paz, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, being able to help other people is a way of life. She continue reading : From indifference to making a difference

Despite the unpredictable weather, barangay officials and volunteers of Brgy. Quezon, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte remains undeterred and proceeds with their groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of their one unit health station community sub-project. The ceremony officially marks the beginning of the construction of the sub-project that will be implemented under Kapit-Bisig Laban sa continue reading : Coming together, no matter the weather

Elma B. Tal-ang, a resident of Brgy. Bangayan, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, shares through a statement card her thoughts on security and peace as keys to achieving sustainable development. “Ako ay para sa kapayapaan dahil gusto ko ng kaunlaran (I am for peace because I want progress),” she writes. As a mother who has children continue reading : Progress comes with peace

Women play vital roles in nation building. The Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) believes that to achieve growth and development, there should be inclusion of all sectors of the society – no one should be left out. Because of this, the program has ensured that from decision continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS Practice Active Women Participation in Community Development