Kriselda Cutara, a 40-year old single mother of three, gently lays down one concrete hollow block as she gets to work as a laborer for the construction of the multi-purpose building sub-project funded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD’s) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDDS) continue reading : No Inability from Her Disability
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga announces its first short documentary film-making contest
BUTUAN CITY- 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) program officially launches its first-ever short feature/documentary film-making contest. The competition, with the theme: “Highlighting the Impact of Community-Driven Development With Different Partner-Stakeholders in the Implementation of DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga”, is open continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga announces its first short documentary film-making contest
Carmen, SurSur LGUs, Communities converge in DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS facilitated Talakayan
SURIGAO DEL SUR- Around 200 people gathered and filled the Carmen Municipal Gymnasium in this province to attend the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services’ (Kalahi-CIDSS’) Municipal Talakayan held last September 15, 2017. Barangay/Municipal Local Government Unit (B/MLGU) officials, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and continue reading : Carmen, SurSur LGUs, Communities converge in DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS facilitated Talakayan
Building Bridges and Deeper Relationships the Kalahi-CIDSS way
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