To ensure that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga’s social workers are well-equipped to provide timely and effective support to children during emergencies, FO Caraga held a 3-day training on the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC) on November 8–10, 2023, at the Pavilion, Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. The continue reading : DSWD Caraga holds CEPC training for Social Workers
Gratitude amidst difficulties: Grateful Lola receives ESA
While many faces express the burden of loss brought about by the devastating Typhoon Odette that swept through the region in December 2021, there’s one face that continues to radiate positivity and gratitude. Meet Lola Patricia, her smile tells a story of gratitude as she received aid through the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) program of continue reading : Gratitude amidst difficulties: Grateful Lola receives ESA
FROM ASHES TO HOPE: DSWD’S QUICK RESPONSE
Understanding the immediate and pressing needs of the fire-affected families in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga provided augmentation support, swiftly, on November 17, 2023. 10 a.m., when Field Office Caraga, received a food and non-food items (F/NFI) augmentation request from the municipality of Carrascal, continue reading : FROM ASHES TO HOPE: DSWD’S QUICK RESPONSE
FO IX benchmarks FO Caraga for good practice implementations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga welcomed DSWD Field Office IX as it benchmarked the good practices of the programs and services of FO Caraga, on November 14, 2023. This initiative provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing, allowing Region IX to gain insights into the accomplishments and good practices of continue reading : FO IX benchmarks FO Caraga for good practice implementations
DSWD Caraga successfully conducts CFS training
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD), successfully conducted the 3-day Child-Friendly Space Management Training, attended by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers and other Local Government Unit representatives, at the Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City, on November 15-17, 2023. Child-Friendly Space Management continue reading : DSWD Caraga successfully conducts CFS training
DSWD CARAGA CONTINUE ESA PAYOUT
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted an Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) payout, on November 13, 2023, for Surigao City beneficiaries whose houses were partially damaged by Typhoon Odette. A total of 3,556 beneficiaries from the barangays of San Juan and Mabua in Surigao City received Php2,500 in assistance. continue reading : DSWD CARAGA CONTINUE ESA PAYOUT
Fire-Affected Families Receive Support from DSWD Response Efforts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Disaster Response Management Division, provided augmentation support to the thirty-three (33) fire-affected families in Purok Bakhaw, Barangay Magsaysay, Placer town in Surigao del Norte, on October 18, 2023. DSWD Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Operations Jean Paul S. Parajes led continue reading : Fire-Affected Families Receive Support from DSWD Response Efforts
DSWD, FAO holds B-SPARED Simulation Exercises
Simulation Exercises for the Building on Social Protection for Anticipatory Action and Response in Emergencies and Disasters (B-SPARED) transpired today in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, September 29, 2023. A series of simulation activities took place, such as the activation of cash transfer and the evacuation of fishing assets, livestock, and residents, which were participated continue reading : DSWD, FAO holds B-SPARED Simulation Exercises