In Barangay Milagrosa, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Vegie Mosqueda, a 38-year-old 4Ps beneficiary and mother of two, demonstrates how hard work and community support can transform lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vegie seized the opportunity to improve her life through the government’s Payapa At Masaganang Pamayanan – Conflict Vulnerable Area (PAMANA-CVA) and the DSWD Sustainable continue reading : Pigs, Progress, and Purpose: Vegie Mosqueda’s Story
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently conducted a three-day workshop for 154 field staff across Central Visayas. The workshop aimed to introduce streamlined guidelines under its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The updated Memorandum Circular 03 (MC 03) enhances service delivery and strengthens community partnerships. Subject matter experts from the SLP National Program continue reading : DSWD-SLP trains staff on updated program guidelines
A year ago, 29 women from a small barangay in Ubay, Bohol, took a significant step toward earning extra income during their free time. Their dream began to take shape when they attended a barangay assembly and learned about the Sustainable Livelihood Program’s Zero Hunger Program (SLP-ZHP)—a government initiative designed to empower communities through livelihood continue reading : Bongbong Women Leaders Take a Leap of Faith, Create Their Reality
Gone are the days when women focused only on household chores. Today, they are becoming entrepreneurs and contributing to local economic improvement. The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has empowered these women within the community. This program provides capacity-building opportunities that enhance their entrepreneurial skills, improve their quality of life, and help them achieve sustainable livelihoods. continue reading : SLP transforms and empowers housewives into entrepreneurs
The partners of DSWD 7 Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), the local government unit of Dauis, Bohol, and Holy Name University-Bohol provided technical enhancement sessions for 188 program participants, including individuals and SLP Associations (SLPAs) from the municipality. These sessions covered the Microenterprise Development Training (MEDT III), which included various topics, such as Basic Human Resources continue reading : SLP partners provide training to members of beneficiary associations on essential business skills