DSWD Caraga’s AICS Program Provides Aid to 264,903 Caraganons in 2023

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga served 264,903 individuals in crises for 2023 through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program, disbursing Php1,360,011,499.96 to beneficiaries across the region. The AICS Program, implemented through the Crisis Intervention Section, is considered the government’s social safety net mechanism to assist families continue reading : DSWD Caraga’s AICS Program Provides Aid to 264,903 Caraganons in 2023

EPAHP conducts Regional Convergence Team 2023 Assessment, Plan for 2024

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The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program successfully conducted its two-day Regional Convergence Team Year End Assessment and Planning Workshop on January 16-17, 2024 at the Pavilion (Watergate Hotel, Butuan City). The annual event is dedicated to evaluating the Regional Convergence Teams’ (RCTs) yearly implementation of the program, involving information gathering, judgments, and continue reading : EPAHP conducts Regional Convergence Team 2023 Assessment, Plan for 2024

DSWD Caraga Nourishes 73,680 Children With Hot Meals in 2023

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has achieved a significant milestone by efficiently providing hot, nutritious meals to 73,680 children across the 71 Local Government Units (LGUs). This accomplishment was made possible through the Transfer of Funds modality, marking the 13th cycle of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) within the continue reading : DSWD Caraga Nourishes 73,680 Children With Hot Meals in 2023

DSWD FO Caraga Exceeds Targets, Distributes Over PHP 1 Billion in Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program

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In a remarkable achievement, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga (DSWD FO Caraga) has successfully concluded the payouts for its Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) program in 2023, surpassing its initial target. The program, aimed at providing crucial financial support to vulnerable seniors, disbursed PHP 1,099,440,500 to 188,010 beneficiaries continue reading : DSWD FO Caraga Exceeds Targets, Distributes Over PHP 1 Billion in Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program

21 LGUs ink Listahanan Data Sharing Agreement in 2023; promotion of database persists in 2024

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A total of 21 Local Government Units (LGUs) have obtained the Listahanan 3 database of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the National Household Targeting Section in 2023. Listahanan is an information management system that contains data of poor and vulnerable households in the region. Its primary purpose is continue reading : 21 LGUs ink Listahanan Data Sharing Agreement in 2023; promotion of database persists in 2024

Angels in Red Vests: A Heartwarming Tale of Compassion and Dedication from DSWD Caraga’s Unsung Heroes

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With today’s media trends and fads centered on the worldly and the mundane, it is heartening to have a glimpse of some positivity. Not every day, social media is swamped with encouraging stories – stories of heroes bringing hope and compassion to those in need. Recently, Mr. Irwin Olano took to social media to share continue reading : Angels in Red Vests: A Heartwarming Tale of Compassion and Dedication from DSWD Caraga’s Unsung Heroes

Socorro town folks receive allowance through KC-CFW

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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

From Waste to Wisdom: DSWD’s Cash for Work/Training Empowers Residents in Loreto, PDI

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In a transformative move toward sustainable living, the municipality of Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands, set the stage for a groundbreaking decade-long journey as it implemented a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS). According to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), solid waste management remains a major challenge in the Philippines, especially in urban continue reading : From Waste to Wisdom: DSWD’s Cash for Work/Training Empowers Residents in Loreto, PDI