The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Learning Network encouraged students and teachers to become more responsible online users in the recently conducted Online Safety Forum in the University of Rizal System in Rodriguez, Rizal Province. The said forum, attended by more than 300 university students and continue reading : DSWD learning network promotes child online safety
DSWD, partners promote better programs, services for IPs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office IV-A, together with local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) implementing programs and services for the indigenous peoples (IPs), continuously promotes strengthened programs and services for the improved living condition of the IPs. During the recently held Social Welfare and Development Forum continue reading : DSWD, partners promote better programs, services for IPs
NTSB celebrates 46th anniversary
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