Life went topsy-turvy for people around the globe when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It severely affected the global economy and resulted to businesses and establishment shutting down and people losing their jobs. Joan Reyes Coligado, a mother and wife from Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, and her family were not spared from this setback. Joan used continue reading : Walking onwards – An SLP beneficiary’s story of recovery
When the pandemic hit the country in 2020, people’s lives were disrupted. Due to the implementation of the community quarantine, many lost their jobs and livelihoods. It was truly a distressing season. Juliet Terrano, a senior citizen from the municipality of Basilisa, was not spared from the hardship brought by the pandemic. Her small sari-sari continue reading : Giving back to the community
When the pandemic took over communities worldwide, almost everyone was affected. People lost a lot. Among these things that people lost are their livelihoods. Hence, many struggled a lot just to survive each day. In the Caraga Region, most residents had to temporarily cease or close down their small businesses to abide by the health continue reading : Livelihood Assistance Grant: Rehabilitating livelihoods, restoring lives
It is most parents’ dream to leave a legacy for their children. For these parents, family legacies are important as these are passed down from one generation to another. Family legacies come in many forms. Many parents would say that their legacies lie behind their accomplishments, business, or power. But some, especially those who don’t continue reading : Building a legacy through livelihood
When the COVID19 began in March 2020, it hit the micro-business sectors particularly hard. Unfortunately, it also did not leave out SLP program participants with operational livelihood projects too. In Carmen, Surigao del Sur, the Cabakhawan Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association had zero option but to cease operations of their micro-finance project in compliance with continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Slight detour saves SLPA from falling apart
One of the newfound practices introduced by the new normal is online selling. With the implementation of the community quarantine, business owners had to discontinue operations and close their establishments. In order to survive the pandemic, the business sector shifted to selling or disposing of their products and services online. In Barangay Caridad, Pilar, Surigao continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Elderly women association explores online selling
Ensuring the sustainability of a business is never easy. It comes with many setbacks. But when the team handling the business is grounded and determined to grow, it will always carry on. This was the case of the Taglatawan Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Laundry Women’s Association in Barangay Taglatawan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. The continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Resourceful women participants overcome setbacks
As a young lady, Geraline already knew that she was a plant lover. She loved the smell of soil and the sight of their home’s beautiful, luscious garden. But as Geraline grew older, she came to a realization. From being a mere passion, she discerned that her fascination for plants and flowers can help her continue reading : #JuanaKaya: Livelihood beneficiary turns passion into profit