To provide much-needed support while also building community resilience, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted a Food-for-Work (FFW) initiative in the municipalities of Burgos and Sta. Monica, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, on August 21-22, 2023. Under the program, residents participated in community improvement activities such as coastal clean-up continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Food-for-Work Initiative

You reap, what you sow! This was demonstrated by Gregoria Ordiz, President of the Dalao-an Farmers Association and a partner-beneficiary of Project LAWA and BINHI from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. Gregoria, a hardworking partner-beneficiary of the program, showcased the success of these initiatives by bringing her freshly picked variety of vegetables from their garden. Her continue reading : Project LAWA at BINHI: Sowing Effort, Reaping Rewards

In a proactive move towards disaster resilience, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), turned over the Building on Social Protection for Anticipatory Action and Response in Emergencies and Disasters (B-SPARED) project was recently held, marking a significant step in disaster preparedness continue reading : Strengthening Social Protection: DSWD, FAO Turnovers B-SPARED Project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted its Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished or the Project LAWA at BINHI payout even on the weekend in Tagbuyacan, Santiago, Agusan del Norte, on July 13, 2024. 200 partner beneficiaries from Barangays Cadahondahonan and continue reading : Project LAWA at BINHI: Payout without Pause, Even on Weekends!

To further strengthen the disaster response capabilities of key stakeholders in Mindanao, officials from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office and Field Office Caraga met with Butuan City Mayor Hon. Ronnie Vicente Lagnada, on July 5, 2024.   Key officials from DSWD CO present were Dr. Diana Rose Cajipe, Undersecretary for continue reading : Key DSWD Central Office Officials Meet Butuan City Mayor, Discusses Establishment of Mindanao Disaster Resource Center

In support of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) observed every July, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga commenced the NDRM celebration with a surprise earthquake drill during its Monday Convocation on July 1, 2024.   Part of the activity was unveiling the Mobile Command Center, a vehicle designed to continue reading : DSWD Caraga Joins National Disaster Resilience Month Kick-Off Celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted its first leg of payout for the partner beneficiaries of Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished (LAWA at BINHI) project in Barangay Union and Mahayahay, Lingig, Surigao del Sur, on June 24, 2024. Project LAWA continue reading : Project LAWA at BINHI: First Leg of Payout in SurSur