A total of Php1,380,000 was distributed to 69 former rebels as Livelihood Settlement Grant in the province of Agusan del Sur by the Department of Social WD Field Office Caraga on November 25, 2022. Funded by DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program, the provision of a Php20,000 livelihood grant to each former rebel is part of the continue reading : DSWD distributes P1.38M as livelihood aid to 69 former rebels
Sixty-two former rebels in Agusan del Norte received the Livelihood Settlement Grant from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Training Center, Butuan City on October 12, 2022. The distribution of livelihood grants is part of the implementation of Executive Order 70, Series of 2018 continue reading : 62 former rebels receive livelihood grants from DSWD
“Kaypee” has been an activist and part of the New People’s Army (NPA) since 2006. She joined the group because she was swayed by the promise of having a better life. Kaypee believed in this. She felt that they were her family. Working with the NPA, Kaypee served as medical staff of the group. As continue reading : Of living freely and peacefully
Growing up, “Jumong”, not his real name, had always wanted to become a soldier. Sadly, Jumong did not achieve his dream. Instead, he became a member of the New People’s Army. Just like the story of other former rebels, Jumong opted to join the rebel group with the hopes of having a better life. Jumong continue reading : Choosing the right track
In its pursuit to help individuals and families in conflict-vulnerable areas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development has extended livelihood assistance to 592 former rebels (FRs) and 99 Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) associations under conflict-vulnerable areas in the region in the year 2021. Through the SLP, a total of Php11,840,000 was allocated as Livelihood continue reading : DSWD Caraga extends financial aid to 592 former rebels, 99 SLPAs under conflict-vulnerable areas in 2021
As a young adolescent, Amelia (not her real name) has always desired to be of service to the country. She knew deep in her heart that she wanted to serve the community. Hence, when members from the New People’s Army discussed with her their distorted ideologies and beliefs about the government and the country, she continue reading : Of leaving the risky life and starting again
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
BAYUGAN CITY – In its relentless pursuit to attain an inclusive, sustainable peace in the country and to provide communities in conflicted-afflicted areas a chance to have improved living conditions, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program, turned over a one-unit general merchandise store project to continue reading : Bayugan, AgSur Former rebels enjoy livelihood aid from DSWD