Three associations in Alegria, Surigao del Norte received livelihood projects from the Department of Social Welfare Development on September 6 and 7, 2021. The said projects were funded under the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The members of the Poblacion Hugpong Multi-Sectoral Association (POHUMUSA), San Juan Hugpong Multi-Sectoral Association (SAJUMSA), and Ombong Hugpong Multi-Sectoral Association continue reading : Associations rejoice as DSWD hands over livelihood projects
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, together with the Local Government Unit of Dapa, broke ground for the establishment of the Dapa Livelihood Center in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, on August 23, 2021. The Dapa Livelihood Center is a 1-story infrastructure project subsidized by the DSWD Field Office Caraga’s Sustainable Livelihood Program which will continue reading : DSWD Caraga, LGU Dapa break ground for livelihood center
Barobo, Surigao del Sur – Thirty members of the Dapdap Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association in Barobo, Surigao del Sur received a swine production and hog-fattening project from the Department of Social Welfare and Development through the Sustainable Livelihood Program, recently. With a total amount of Php 450,000, the livelihood project includes a weighing scale, continue reading : Association receives hog-fattening project from DSWD
In San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, a group of mothers used to box themselves in their homes. These women thought that women’s role is only limited to taking good care of their families and doing household chores. But this perspective changed when they were introduced to the Sustainable Livelihood Program. Through the program, they gained continue reading : Women’s association expands horizons
Over the years, women’s role and importance in society have drastically changed for the better. From being restricted inside the household, women have become leaders and prime movers in the community. Yet at present time, in some parts of the world, there are still women who are afraid to step up and continue to box continue reading : A new perspective on women empowerment