A bumpy, rocky, 48 minutes ride in one of the coastal barangays in Barobo, Surigao del Sur brings to a humble fishing community blessed with tall falcata and coconut trees. But amidst the façade of a scenic and calm community, at the end of the long rollercoaster ride lies a story of challenges and hope. continue reading : Building Bridges and Deeper Relationships the Kalahi-CIDSS way
7-in-1 jam-packed Kalahi-CIDSS community projects for Bayabasnons
In this millennium, we are often bombarded with ads, and what appeal to us the most are the jam-packed benefits that we get in one product. Similar to this is an unforgettable jam-packed day for the municipality of Bayabas in Surigao del Sur on the 24th day of August. It was not an ordinary day continue reading : 7-in-1 jam-packed Kalahi-CIDSS community projects for Bayabasnons
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga lights up communities in Carmen, Surigao Sur
SURIGAO DEL SUR-Street lights powered by solar energy will now brighten up some communities at night as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program successfully turned over solar-powered streetlights to two barangays of the municipality of Carmen in this province continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga lights up communities in Carmen, Surigao Sur
More than just art: A mural of solidarity
A vibrant atmosphere filled the conference hall of Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City, as delegates from different regions of the country were in high spirits while they ecstatically assemble for the mural painting. This activity was just one of the highlights during the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD’s) 1st National Community Volunteers’ Congress for continue reading : More than just art: A mural of solidarity
Ensuring Inclusive Development
Laiza Enriquez, wife of the Manobo Tribal Chieftain in Sitio Lusong, Barangay Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, carefully places her meta card filled with her learnings and insights during their Community-Based Evaluation (CBE). The said activity, facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD’s) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery continue reading : Ensuring Inclusive Development
KALAHI-CIDSS Caraga evaluates 1st sem implementation, challenges staff to work together
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” BUTUAN CITY – These words from the renowned author Helen Keller were made true by all the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) workers in Caraga after gracing the Mid-year Program Review and Evaluation Workshop (PREW) continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS Caraga evaluates 1st sem implementation, challenges staff to work together
BEHIND THE SCENES: Capturing DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS success stories in the field
Artemio T. Menchavez Jr. attempts to capture a perfect shot of his co-team members simulating a successful implementation of a community development project funded through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD’s) Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program. He and his teammates were trained during the 2nd continue reading : BEHIND THE SCENES: Capturing DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS success stories in the field
Kalahi-CIDSS in continuing harmonious relationships with Local Government Units
SURIGAO DEL SUR – Harmonious relationship leads to great progress. The municipality of Bayabas, considered as the aquaculture producer in Surigao del Sur, has just added some community projects to improve the quality of lives of the people of the municipality. Through the partnership of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bayabas and the Department continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS in continuing harmonious relationships with Local Government Units