Students are beaming with excitement as they turn on the newly installed faucet at the Barangay Zone II Child Daycare Center in the municipality of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur on February 14, 2024. This heartwarming scene wasn’t just about hygiene and access to clean water; it marked a significant improvement in the daycare facilities, celebrated continue reading : Community collaboration improves new daycare facilities in Lanuza town
Lianga on the Move: KALAHI-CIDSS visit sparks collaboration and progress
On February 13, 2024, the municipality of Lianga, Surigao del Sur welcomed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for a productive visit focused on project progress for the KC-NCCDP-AF Phase 2 implementation, exploration of youth engagement, and future collaboration on Community-Driven Development endeavors. The Field Office was represented by Ms. Elsa Montemor, Community Development continue reading : Lianga on the Move: KALAHI-CIDSS visit sparks collaboration and progress
DSWD Caraga is best performing RPMO for KALAHI-CIDSS
The KALAHI-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga secured the number one ranking in the Overall Performance Category for the KALAHI-CIDSS implementation for 2023. This achievement was announced during the FY 2024 First Consultation Meeting with the RPMOs organized by the KALAHI-CIDSS National Program continue reading : DSWD Caraga is best performing RPMO for KALAHI-CIDSS
Socorro town folks receive allowance through KC-CFW
Set against the backdrop of Socorro’s coastal landscape, where the rhythmic ebb and flow of the sea reflect the challenges faced by its residents, unfolds a narrative of resilience and community empowerment. As the year drew to a close, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program bestowed continue reading : Socorro town folks receive allowance through KC-CFW
Caraga community volunteers share, review CEAC experiences
Some 84 KALAHI-CIDSS community volunteers of from all over Caraga Region recently convened in Butuan City to share their experiences and challenges during the program implementation in their respective barangays, specifically during the Community Empowerment Activity Cycle (CEAC). KALAHI-CIDSS, which stands for Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, is continue reading : Caraga community volunteers share, review CEAC experiences
P3.5-M tribal center for Manobos in Trento inaugurated
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga turned over recently a tribal center to the Manobo community in Barangay Sta. Maria, Trento municipality, Agusan del Sur. DSWD Caraga Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga officially handed over the KALAHI-CIDSS PAMANA IP-CDD sub-project to Trento Municipal Mayor William Calvez, Sta. Maria barangay continue reading : P3.5-M tribal center for Manobos in Trento inaugurated
DSWD Caraga director assures continued services to Caraga IP communities
The Regional Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga assured tribal leaders during the Indigenuos Peoples’ (IP) Summit on Tuesday, October 25, that the Department “will remain steadfast in its commitment to deliver quality social services to tribal communities in the region.” DSWD Field Office Caraga Regional Director Mari-flor continue reading : DSWD Caraga director assures continued services to Caraga IP communities
The road to ‘kauswagan’ in Causwagan
Barangay Causwagan, an agricultural village in the municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur province, is now somehow on the road to “kauswagan” as it recently received and is expected to receive more subprojects next year from DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS PAMANA IP-CDD program. “Kauswagan” is the Bisaya word for “development” or “progress”. Last week, the DSWD Caraga continue reading : The road to ‘kauswagan’ in Causwagan