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
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
50 brgys qualify for P47M Kalahi-CIDSS Livelihood and Enterprise Grant
A total of fifty (50) barangays from Eastern Visayas, currently covered by Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Kalahi-CIDSS program, qualified for the additional grant for Livelihood and Enterprise (L&E) amounting to PhP 47,000,000.00 under the NCDDP (National Community-Driven Development Program) Livelihood and Enterprise Project. Said grant is through the partnersihp of DSWD and Asian continue reading : 50 brgys qualify for P47M Kalahi-CIDSS Livelihood and Enterprise Grant
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
World Bank commends DSWD’s Kalahi-CIDSS Region8
“DSWD’s leadership brings success to this project but it is more successful because of the people’s support”, said Mara Warwick, World Bank Country Director during her visit in Eastern Visayas. The 3-day Implementation Support Mission and Mid-Term Review in Northen Samar province was conducted to assess the progress of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and continue reading : World Bank commends DSWD’s Kalahi-CIDSS Region8