In celebration of the 46th founding anniversary of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for the equal opportunities for the children, particularly those in conflict with the law. The NTSB, a residential institution in Tanay, Rizal Province managed by the DSWD Field Office continue reading : NTSB celebrates 46th anniversary
Dumagats work together for better access to their community
Forty members of the Dumagat tribe in Brgy. Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal Province had completed the trail renovation project providing better access to their tribal community. This project is identified by the beneficiaries of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the said town. The MCCT is a component of the continue reading : Dumagats work together for better access to their community
DSWD seeks continuous support from civil society organizations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continuously seeks partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs) towards improving the living condition of its beneficiaries. In a recently conducted Advocacy cum Consultation Forum with CSOs in Sta. Cruz, Laguna Province, the DSWD advocated for the CSOs’ possible engagement with the agency, particularly in helping the DSWD continue reading : DSWD seeks continuous support from civil society organizations
One ‘step’ at a time
Dancing on stage with her youthful grace and innocent smile, 15-year-old Zaira Villenas savors every moment of escape. While giving her best performance, she forgets how hard really life is and wishes that she could pass the feeling of ease and contentment to every eye watching her. Zaira, a grade 9 pupil of Sampaloc National continue reading : One ‘step’ at a time
DSWD, partners commit to protect children, promote their rights
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with other national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs) and members of the academe and civil society organizations (CSOs) commit to protect the children and promote their rights during the celebration of the 23rd National Children’s Month in Lucena City, Quezon Province last November 27. continue reading : DSWD, partners commit to protect children, promote their rights
DSWD beneficiaries celebrate positive ‘change’ in their lives
More than 1,000 beneficiaries of the three core poverty alleviation programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from all over the CALABARZON Region celebrated the change in their lives during the recently concluded Paskujuan 2015 held in Pacific Mall, Lucena City. With the theme “Sama-sama sa landas ng pag-unlad,” the said activity continue reading : DSWD beneficiaries celebrate positive ‘change’ in their lives