DSWD 7 Quick Response Team Collaborates with Negros Oriental PLGU for Mt. Kanlaon Disaster Operations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Region VII – Central Visayas commenced its collaboration with the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, through its Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), on the Mt. Kanlaon response operations starting January 11, 2024. The joint operation between DSWD 7 and the Negros Oriental Provincial Government continue reading : DSWD 7 Quick Response Team Collaborates with Negros Oriental PLGU for Mt. Kanlaon Disaster Operations

Breaking the cycle of poverty: The success story of the Fortuito family

“Sugod sa akong kaminyo-on ug hangtod aduna na akoy mga anak, wala nakoy laing gihunahuna kun dili ang makapakaon sa akong mga anak, makapa-eskwela, ug makahatag sa ilang tanang gikinahanglan. Usahay malimtan na gani nako ang akong kaugalingon (When I started married life until I had my children, I do not think of other things continue reading : Breaking the cycle of poverty: The success story of the Fortuito family

DSWD 7 advocates mental health awareness through WiSUPPORT program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 – Central Visayas promotes its mental health and psychosocial support program, the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support or WiSUPPORT. WiSUPPORT responds to the mental health and psychosocial needs of individuals and families affected by crises through wireless and online platforms. Clients can avail of continue reading : DSWD 7 advocates mental health awareness through WiSUPPORT program

DSWD 7 leads advocacy on safer internet, conducts caravan in schools

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 – Central Visayas led the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking 7 – Violence Against Women and their Children (IACAT7-VAWC) conduct the Safer Internet Caravan last quarter of 2024 in five schools in Central Visayas. A total of 479 Junior High School students from Dr. Cecilio continue reading : DSWD 7 leads advocacy on safer internet, conducts caravan in schools

DSWD 7 encourages public to popularize helpline for abused children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas encourages the public to popularize the MAKABATA Helpline 1383, a reporting mechanism project of the Council for the Welfare of Children designed to assist children victims of abuse. The MAKABATA Helpline is short for “MAhalin, KAlingain ating mga BATA” and aims to provide a continue reading : DSWD 7 encourages public to popularize helpline for abused children