“Ganahan ko motabang sa ubang nanginahanglan kay kabalo ko sa feeling sa kalisod (I like to help others who are in need because I know the feeling to have nothing),” said Jerelyn Balasabas, 37-year-old, from Barangay Sacsac in the town of Manjuyod. Growing up in an impoverished family, Jerelyn has committed to help the poor continue reading : Cultivating a Heart of Service
Five women shared their stories of hope as they joined the 28th Anniversary of celebration of the Regional Haven for Women (RHW). For 28 years, the RHW of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region VII has served more than three thousand individuals, specifically women in difficult circumstances including their dependents. Formerly named continue reading : Regional Haven for Women 28 Years of Protecting and Empowering Women
“Ang akong motivation sa kinabuhi mao ang akong pamilya. Kay og di ko molihok gutmon akong pamilya, kinahanglan gyud mag kugi, ug ubanan sa hugot nga pagtuo sa Ginoo, aron ma-kaya ra tanang pagsuway (My motivation in life is my family. If I do not do anything my family will starve. I need to strive continue reading : A Strong Faith in God: A PWD’s secret in facing trials
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistant Secretary for Visayas Affairs Victor Juan Neri and Field Office 7 Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala recently led the distribution of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) to some vulnerable sectors. A total of 17,763,000 pesos have been distributed by DSWD Field Office continue reading : DSWD distributes financial assistance to vulnerable sectors in Bohol
“Ganahan ko mahimong teacher (I want to be a teacher),” said John Nick Calambro, a 15-year-old child from Barangay Arebasore, Mabinay, Negros Oriental. At a young age, John Nick has experienced working at the farm to have food on the table. John Nick’s parents separated when he was still five years old. He shared that continue reading : 4Ps child dreams to finish school
The DSWD Field Office VII conducted the launching and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding of the Enhance Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program on August 17, 2021. EPAHP is a Convergence Program, which aims to help mitigate hunger, ensure food and nutrition security, and reduce poverty in urban and rural communities, including marginalized continue reading : DSWD-7 launches EPAHP Program, Signs MOU with 24 NGAs
Partner-beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cited the program’s contribution to their well-being improvement through the ‘Salaysay ng Buhay ng Pamilyang Pantawid,’ which started in 2020. In this second edition of the contest, the stories should be presented in three points of view (POV), 1) Kwento ni Tatay (perspective of the father); 2) continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries cite life improvements in story writing tilt
The Department of Social Welfare and Development strengthened Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) and launched Additional Financing in the Visayas Cluster led by DSWD Region VII. This new chapter continues to empower communities by providing access to basic social services and participation in the local planning, budgeting, and project continue reading : DSWD strengthens KALAHI-CIDSS with launch of Additional Financing
For Key Princes Santiago, nothing is impossible if you work hard for your dreams in life. Key Princes, 18 years old from Brgy. Maglinao, Basay, Negros Oriental, finished her Senior High School with flying colors. As a young child, she focused on her academic studies, and her perseverance paid off with academic achievements. She was continue reading : 4Ps child graduated Senior High School with Honors
The DSWD’s Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) held its first regional convergence meeting with regional partners. The DSWD, DAR, DA are the three (3) lead national agencies, together with 28 other agencies and offices that collaborate to address the socio-economic problems in the community. The EPAHP aims to help mitigate hunger, ensure food continue reading : DSWD continues to help address hunger and poverty