Disability is a matter of perception. Dante Lopez Eborde, 46, vendor, and a community volunteer of Barangay Sto. Niño, Talisay, Camarines Norte has demonstrated that through volunteering, people with disabilities can serve and bring significant changes in their community. Dante was working abroad when he first heard about Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and continue reading : Redefining the boundaries set by a volunteer’s unfortunate accident
5k households in Libmanan, Cam Sur receive P 18.3-M aid thru Cash-for-Work under KALAHI-CIDSS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has distributed Php 18,302,903.00 assistance to 5,099 household beneficiaries of Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Cash-for-Work (KKB-CFW) in Libmanan, Camarines Sur on March 22-24, 2023. According to Ms. Adelaida P. Escurel, continue reading : 5k households in Libmanan, Cam Sur receive P 18.3-M aid thru Cash-for-Work under KALAHI-CIDSS
Women of San Jose uplifted through volunteerism
A woman has the capacity to produce, foster, and transform. Through volunteerism, Renalie Ponayo, 47, a community volunteer and Leony Labanairi, 52, a barangay councilor of Barangay San Jose, San Vicente, Camarines Norte have transcended in creating development changes in the community. Both Renalie and Leony started as community volunteers of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan continue reading : Women of San Jose uplifted through volunteerism
319k households benefit from 1,358 sub-projects in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has completed 1,358 sub-projects with a total grant of Php 742,895,485.60 benefiting 319,725 households in 2022. The sub-projects were identified through DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS’ planning process with the conduct of Participatory Situational Analysis continue reading : 319k households benefit from 1,358 sub-projects in Bicol
Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism
With a big heart to serve, Salve Tuyor, a 49-year-old resident of Barangay Sabangan, Caramoran, Catanduanes did not hesitate to allot her time and effort for the development of her community. Salve, who works as a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), shares her knowledge and skills as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare continue reading : Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism
DSWD Field Office V joins the Nationwide Simultaneous Payout for PWDs
The Field Office V joins the nationwide simultaneous payout with the theme, “BUHAYnihan: Buhay at Bayanihan para sa Mamamayan,” as part of the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To recognize the roles of PWDs in community development, the Department of the Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided Php 1,997,550.00 of cash assistance continue reading : DSWD Field Office V joins the Nationwide Simultaneous Payout for PWDs
A closer look of CDD in action
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) has championed Community-Driven Development (CDD) for 20 years. The CDD approach is anchored on the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation. Through the CDD approach, the projects were identified, implemented, monitored, and managed by continue reading : A closer look of CDD in action
Guisican uses CDD as their voice for progress
Through Community-Driven Development (CDD), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) have the opportunity to impart their skills and knowledge in creating change in their communities. Because the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapahan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) extensively upholds strengthening of inclusive participation, there are already 1,950 IP continue reading : Guisican uses CDD as their voice for progress
LGU Bula adopts CDD approach to identify priority community projects
The Local Government Unit of Bula, Camarines Sur used the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach for the prioritization of community projects. Under the Municipal Community-Driven Development Program (MCDDP), the LGU adopted the Municipal Inter-Barangay Forum – Participatory Resource Allocation (MIBF-PRA), an inclusive and transparent way to identify priority community projects during its 3rd Local Development Council continue reading : LGU Bula adopts CDD approach to identify priority community projects
DSWD Field Office V holds 8th Bayani Ka! Awards
DSWD Field Office V honored nine (9) community groups and partners during the 8th Regional Bayani Ka! Awards with the theme, “Pag-uswag” through a Facebook livestream last August 31, 2022. The annual Bayani Ka! Awards recognizes community volunteers who took the initiative in improving their communities through the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig continue reading : DSWD Field Office V holds 8th Bayani Ka! Awards