A few days before the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program implementation period officially starts on July 1, 2024. The DSWD Field Office 7 organized a pre-deployment orientation for 704 tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) from the Cebu Normal University in Cebu City. This preparatory session aims to provide comprehensive guidance and reminders to the tutors continue reading : DSWD-7 briefs 704 tutors and YDWs for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program
The collaboration between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 and the Municipal Government of Dalaguete in implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the cornerstones of social development in the municipality. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to uplift the lives of poor and vulnerable families to continue reading : DSWD and LGU Dalaguete: Sustained partnership towards more self-sufficient 4Ps households
“Lisud gayud ang kinabuhi namo sa una kompara karun nga naapil nami sa 4Ps (Our life was really in difficult compared now that we are part of 4Ps),” said Arlene Vallecera. Commonly known as “Lyn” among her peers and neighbors in their community in Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, in the northern part of Bohol, she shared continue reading : Overcoming obstacles through perseverance: A 4Ps family story
Clean-up drives are one of the initiatives that many organizations, like the Association of Regional Executives of National Government Agencies in Region 7 (ARENA 7), take to spread awareness and educate the public on the importance of environmental conservation. As a member of ARENA 7, DSWD Field Office 7—Central Visayas joined the activity, manifesting and continue reading : DSWD 7 joins ARENA 7 Clean-up Drive
“My life is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and an unwavering belief in oneself. My journey, though marked by challenges, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential within each of us,” said Richiel Mae Galvadores. Born into a humble beginning in the picturesque village of continue reading : The transformative power of resilience: From a bullied child to a beauty queen