Ever wondered what life would be without water? It has been noted in history that the first civilizations which flourished in the world had one thing in common – they were all located near rivers or deltas. Yes, water was a significant contributor to their existence. Today, water is a significant factor in the development continue reading : 14 Years and Counting: Community Ensures Sustainability of Water System

Safety is always top priority among individuals, especially if it involves their loved ones. As much as possible, people would like to ensure that everything is fine, and no threat or harm would ever come their way. But there are instances that even the most safety-conscious, with the best precautionary actions or preparations could be continue reading : Secured river banks means safer days, nights for Balangbalang residents

SURIGAO DEL SUR – To address the existing accessibility and road problems of the residents of Brgy. Pocto in the municipality of Hinatuan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) –  Kapit-Bisig-Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) came to help them solve and realize the concrete pathway they continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS assists community in Surigao Sur town address road problems

SURIGAO DEL NORTE – With the support of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi – CIDSS) Livelihood and Enterprise (L and E) staff, a Financial Management System (FMS) training was conducted on May 24 and 25, 2018 at continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS capacitates partner-implementers on Financial Management System

SURIGAO DEL SUR –The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) turned–over the drainage canal community sub-project worth 1.1 million pesos to the people of Brgy. Sasa in the municipality of Hinatuan on May 24, 2018. The community project is continue reading : 1.1M – worth Kalahi-CIDSS drainage canal sub-project to aid flood-prone community in Hinatuan

Barangay Katipunan is one of the barangays of Pilar, Surigao del Norte. A fishing community, they get to enjoy the rich, abundant waters surrounding the barangay. They have fishing as their main source of livelihood. But with the blessings of their rich seas and mangrove forests surrounding their barangay, also comes challenges to their community. continue reading : Developing leaders, building resilient communities through Kalahi-CIDSS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) –Caraga through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan- Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery for Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) Program, conducted the first ever Community Volunteers’ Summit cum Community-Driven Development (CDD) Festival at Placer, Surigao del Norte on May 11, 2018 for the Surigao del Norte Sub-Regional Program Management Office (SRPMO) continue reading : First ever Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga Community Volunteers’ Festival a success

When people reach the twilight of their existence, one of the most common questions they get to ask themselves is if whether they have lived a full life – a life that they would be proud of. One looks back at the decisions he/she has done in his/her lifetime, and weigh in if these have continue reading : A life well lived: A life lived for others