In support of the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (second week of February), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga Home for Girls continues to advance children’s rights through sustained advocacy and protective initiatives, reiterating that sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault—especially never a child’s. continue reading : Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: NOTHING EXCUSES ABUSES

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP) surpassed its program targets in 2025 after serving 54 trafficked persons (TIPs) and children affected by Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). Of the total clients served, 40 were female and 14 continue reading : DSWD Caraga Intensifies Fight vs Human Trafficking, Safeguards 54 Survivors in 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, reported its key accomplishments for Calendar Year 2025 in delivering protection, assistance, and capacity-building programs for vulnerable sectors across the region. For persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), the Unit served 224 clients and provided continue reading : DSWD Caraga Reports 2025 Sectoral Achievements for Vulnerable Groups

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, led the culmination of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on December 12, 2025, bringing together regional agencies and advocates in a solidarity continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Culmination of 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

The Regional Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, conducted the 2025 Buntis Congress, December 11, 2025, as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, carrying the theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-Free Philippines.” The continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 2025 Buntis Congress