DSWD 7 kicks off disability week with caravan of services

In observance of the 2024 National Disability Rights Week, formerly the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas promotes a week-long advocacy from July 17 until 23. Guided with the theme: “Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access,” DSWD 7 and the Regional Committee on continue reading : DSWD 7 kicks off disability week with caravan of services

Community volunteers want continued KALAHI-CIDSS implementation

Ipadayon ang KALAHI-CIDSS! This was the cry of the community volunteers in the Municipality of Asturias in northern Cebu during the recent municipal-wide turnover of 33 community sub-projects in the town. Ipadayon is a Visayan word that means ‘continue’ what it has started or is currently doing. During the sharing of experiences, Clarita Hetosis, the continue reading : Community volunteers want continued KALAHI-CIDSS implementation

DSWD 7 closes 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month with preparedness and resilience activities

In celebration of the culmination of the 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7—Central Visayas, through the Disaster Response Management Division, held a series of activities for staff on July 31, 2024. Assistant Regional Director for Operations Juanito C. Cantero opened the activity. He encouraged all participants continue reading : DSWD 7 closes 2024 National Disaster Resilience Month with preparedness and resilience activities

A couple’s dream come to fruition: A 4Ps family story of success

“Dako kaayo ko’g pasalamat sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program kay daghan kini’g natabang sa among pamilya, labaw na sa pagpaeskwela sa akong mga anak. Bisan ni graduate nami sa programa magpadayon gihapon kami sa pagpaningkamot ug maghatag inspirasyon sa akong mga kaubanan nga benepisyaryo (I am deeply grateful for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program as continue reading : A couple’s dream come to fruition: A 4Ps family story of success

A Narrow Escape How an Accident Became a Turning Point for a Community

Lina Berongoy, a 62-year-old housewife from Sitio Mahayag, had her life forever changed by a tragic accident that nearly claimed her life. It was a day like any other, but it became a pivotal moment in her life and the development of her community. One fateful afternoon, Lina and her husband were heading back home continue reading : A Narrow Escape How an Accident Became a Turning Point for a Community