One of the national government’s measures in helping former rebels rebuild their lives is the provision of livelihood assistance with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). As stipulated in Executive Order No. 70 or the “Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace”, former rebels who are continue reading : Changing directions: Former rebels restart lives, enjoy livelihood assistance
When the COVID19 began in March 2020, it hit the micro-business sectors particularly hard. Unfortunately, it also did not leave out SLP program participants with operational livelihood projects too. In Carmen, Surigao del Sur, the Cabakhawan Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association had zero option but to cease operations of their micro-finance project in compliance with continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Slight detour saves SLPA from falling apart
One of the newfound practices introduced by the new normal is online selling. With the implementation of the community quarantine, business owners had to discontinue operations and close their establishments. In order to survive the pandemic, the business sector shifted to selling or disposing of their products and services online. In Barangay Caridad, Pilar, Surigao continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Elderly women association explores online selling
Ensuring the sustainability of a business is never easy. It comes with many setbacks. But when the team handling the business is grounded and determined to grow, it will always carry on. This was the case of the Taglatawan Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Laundry Women’s Association in Barangay Taglatawan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. The continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Resourceful women participants overcome setbacks
BUTUAN CITY – With its main goal of providing the underprivileged communities with a wider range of income-generating and capacity-building opportunities, the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga held a networking and collaboration activity to help its staff in building a relationship with potential program continue reading : DSWD strengthens partnerships, holds networking and collaboration training
Life in hiding, especially when it constantly puts your life at maximum risk, is very hard to live. Hence, when a door leading to a new and peaceful life opened for “Alfie” and other former rebels, they boldly decided to renounce the principles they once embraced. Alfie (not his real name), is one of the continue reading : A fresh start for a former rebel
As a young lady, Geraline already knew that she was a plant lover. She loved the smell of soil and the sight of their home’s beautiful, luscious garden. But as Geraline grew older, she came to a realization. From being a mere passion, she discerned that her fascination for plants and flowers can help her continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Livelihood beneficiary turns passion into profit
Water is one of the most important needs for humans and animals. Without water, it would be hard to survive. Unfortunately, not all places on earth have the luxury of enjoying clean and potable water due to water pollution. One of which is Barangay Banahao in Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Hence, the Banahao Water People’s continue reading : Banahao Water People’s Association: Of sustaining, growing, and serving the community