In time for the celebration of Earth Month in April of every year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7—Central Visayas, in collaboration with the Provinces of Negros Oriental and Siquijor, has started the implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI in selected municipalities. The Provincial Government of Siquijor started with its unified continue reading : Negros Oriental, Siquijor LGUs start Project LAWA at BINHI Implementation
“Ang kalisod dili babag sa kalamboan, ang edukasyon maoy yawi sa kalamboan (Poverty is not the hindrance to success, but education is the key to success),” said Sahara Torres. Sahara came from an impoverished family in the town of San Jose, Negros Oriental. Born into humble circumstances, Sahara’s family constantly struggled, where meeting basic needs continue reading : From Farm to Classroom: A 4Ps Student Journey to Education
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 promotes Filipino Sign Language to gain more advocates, learners, and practitioners to ensure that Deaf persons are not left behind. Republic Act 11106 declares Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official sign for all government continue reading : DSWD 7 promotes ‘Senyas Kamay’ or the Filipino Sign Language for inclusivity of deaf community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7-Central Visayas Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to bolster the livelihoods of its beneficiaries. The agency organized several events, giving opportunities to the beneficiaries to display their products. In April 2024, DSWD 7 showcased the products of the beneficiaries in the different activities it organized. continue reading : SLP program participants benefit from the DSWD-organized activities
The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II, a non-residential facility for persons with disabilities in DSWD Field Office 7, was granted the status of ‘Center of Excellence’ for meeting the highest standards in service delivery. The issuance of a 7-year Certificate of Level III Accreditation was recommended by the Standards Bureau of the DSWD Central continue reading : DSWD 7 AVRC II receives Center of Excellence status, more PWDs to serve