The Department of Social Welfare and Development, together with the Local Government Unit of Dapa, broke ground for the establishment of the Dapa Livelihood Center in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, on August 23, 2021. The Dapa Livelihood Center is a 1-story infrastructure project subsidized by the DSWD Field Office Caraga’s Sustainable Livelihood Program which will continue reading : DSWD Caraga, LGU Dapa break ground for livelihood center
“Sa una, ako ang naga-train ug naga-recruit og mga tao para mag-apil sa among grupo.” This was the life that Anna (not her real name), used to have. As a member of the New People’s Army (NPA), Anna was delegated to recruit and train new members. She would remember enlisting young individuals and enticing them continue reading : Turning over a new leaf
It is most parents’ dream to leave a legacy for their children. For these parents, family legacies are important as these are passed down from one generation to another. Family legacies come in many forms. Many parents would say that their legacies lie behind their accomplishments, business, or power. But some, especially those who don’t continue reading : Building a legacy through livelihood
In its relentless efforts to help its livelihood program participants in developing their respective products and services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) initiated a learning visit at Amparitas Integrated Natural Farm in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, on August 6, 2021. The Regional Program Management Office, Provincial Coordinators, and Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation continue reading : DSWD-SLP builds up innovation, initiates learning visit
“Manguli na ta.” It was a long, tiring day for Evelyn and her husband. They had been out since early in the morning to tend their farm. It was already near evening, so she and her husband decided to call it a day and go home. Just when they thought they could come home to continue reading : Healing found in livelihood
Since her husband was a little kid, Rowena said that his life had not been a bed of roses. Adolfo, Rowena’s husband of 34 years, has always lived a difficult life. Sixth among eleven children, Adolfo (not his real name) had to start working at eight. He would join his parents go farming just to continue reading : Of new beginnings and greener pasture
To celebrate the Sustainable Livelihood Program’s 10th Anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga held a tree-growing activity and information caravan on July 9, 2021, at Barangay Mandamo, Butuan City. With the program’s anniversary theme, “Isang Dekada ng PagSibol”, the tree-growing activity symbolizes SLP’s years of growth and evolution as continue reading : DSWD Caraga marks SLP 10th Anniversary thru tree-growing, info drive
In the relentless efforts to continually provide disadvantaged communities with innumerable livelihood opportunities and to help uplift the living conditions of these communities, the Sustainable Livelihood Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga turned over assistance grants to four associations in Surigao del Sur on June 22 and 23 continue reading : Associations in Surigao Sur towns benefit from DSWD-SLP