SAN AGUSTIN, SURIGAO DEL SUR – The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) formally handed over three infrastructure projects to the communities of Barangay Gata, Barangay Hornasan, and Barangay Buatong in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. A 1 unit, 2 classroom continue reading : Surigao Sur communities enjoy completed projects through DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS
Dispossession. Discrimination. Marginalization. These are the most common issues experienced by the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in the country. For several years, the IP communities have been gravely denied of their rights. Despite these harsh realities, IP members continue to work and fight together to improve their living conditions. They aspire for society to know continue reading : Kwento ng Bolunterismo: A Manobo volunteer steps up
DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista emphasizes the need of a school building to provide the children with education. “The school has an immense role in the education of the children,” Secretary Bautista tells the Talaandig community of Sitio Tigbaw and Sitio Akbayan. TALACOGON, AGUSAN DEL SUR – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue reading : DSWD Sec highlights importance of education thru classroom for Lumads
MEET TEACHER ELSA. Elsa Balansag, a member of the Talaandig tribe and community volunteer, serves as the teacher-in-charge for Sitio Tigbaw. She is the first in her tribe to finish college. TALACOGON, AGUSAN DEL SUR – Education is a basic human right for all. Hence, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga through continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga strengthens indigenous peoples’ education, builds elementary school buildings for IP Community
VERUELA, AGUSAN DEL SUR – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) handed seven units tribal centers and one 12 linear (ln) meter (m) steel footbridge over to the different barangays in the municipality of Veruela, Agusan del continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Caraga hands over sub-projects to IP communities in Veruela