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
Celebrating four years of trust, gratitude, and perseverance. March 2021 marks the Cabadbaran Family and Children in the Environment in the Slum (FACES) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association and the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines’ (PYAP) 4th anniversary, which the Associations celebrated through a thanksgiving mass and a short program on March 1, 2021 continue reading : Women and youth SLPAs in Cabadbaran celebrate milestones
The world of work has been changing so much and drastically over time. Along with the many developments in the world of work, the roles of men and women have also been modified and improved as well. Many women have stepped forward and proved that they are capable of what men can do – may continue reading : Women on the go: SLP women’s associations excel in Siargao Island