History tells that subordination of women remains to be the basis of their exclusion in the development sphere. But today, it is only an empowering sight to see women give their unparalleled power for the community’s growth through DSWD’s Kalahi-CIDSS program. In Barangay Tubig Guinoo, Kawayan, Biliran, a group of women pioneered collective action in continue reading : Tubig Guinoo Women sets Social Change through Collective Action
LGU Tabontabon reaps DSWD 2018 GAPAS Award
The Local Government Unit of Tabontabon, Leyte has been unanimously chosen by the GAPAS Awards Committee as the National Model LGU Implementing Kalahi-CIDSS in this year’s DSWD PaNaTa Ko sa Bayan Awards held on March 8, 2018 at the DSWD Central Office, Quezon City. The PaNaTa (Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon) Ko sa Bayan Awards acknowledges continue reading : LGU Tabontabon reaps DSWD 2018 GAPAS Award
Barugo leads legislative advocacy, champs CDD sustainability
“Our role to advocate and uphold Community-Driven Development is not just confined within the signed documents stipulated on our Memorandum of Agreement with Kalahi-CIDSS and DSWD. It is beyond contracts and counterparts. It is about Barugo’s sustainable future. Kalahi-CIDSS is about the people. It is the people.” – Barugo Mayor Macel Avestruz pointed out during continue reading : Barugo leads legislative advocacy, champs CDD sustainability
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS supports ‘ZOD campaign’ with WASH project
Brgy. Tagnao is one of the 34 barangays in Gandara, Samar infected with Schistosomiasis. Said disease is caused by parasitic worms due to exposure to infested water. According to the Local Government Unit of Gandara, Schistosomiasis is prevalent in the municipality due to poor sanitation and lack of basic toilet facilities. “Matagal na naming problema continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS supports ‘ZOD campaign’ with WASH project