Perlita Cahatol and her family of seven were coping with the demands of living in Cagayan de Oro City until they were challenged with bigger trials starting with her husband’s accident. This incident forced the family to migrate to Kibawe, Bukidnon in hopes to have a better quality of life. The house they built were continue reading : SLP as Part of a Recipe for a Better Tomorrow
For the Community, By the Community
In August 2004, KAWOSA (then KASAPI) was organized by a select group of women who saw the financial need for fiesta celebrations and other festivities. To address this need, the group decided to contribute Php300.00 as start-up capital for a micro-lending activity. They charged an interest of 10% per month. To keep track of their continue reading : For the Community, By the Community
Transparency Boards for SLP Association accountability
It is very important to be transparent especially on the financial report aspects in order to sustain an organization. The Project Development Officers of the Sustainable Livelihood Program are responsible within their areas of responsibility to ensure that the association’s livelihood projects are sustained and are functional by introducing social technologies that enable them achieve continue reading : Transparency Boards for SLP Association accountability
SLP: promoting Swak na Local Products, a webinar
Online selling has been long practiced by businesses in the advent of the internet. Different platforms are available in maximizing reach to potential buyers. With more people having access to social media, it has been the most flexible marketplace for online sellers. Despite its great potential, only few people understand how the social network can continue reading : SLP: promoting Swak na Local Products, a webinar
Cooking-demo using SLP products conducted in celebration of Likhang Hiraya
The Sustainable Livelihood Program of DSWD Field Office 10 has supported micro-enterprises that include food production and has been featured by the Local Government Units at their respective Negosyo Centers under the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI). In promoting such outputs, the agency initiated a cooking-demonstration using SLP products through Facebook livestream. Culinary Chef continue reading : Cooking-demo using SLP products conducted in celebration of Likhang Hiraya
DSWD FO-10 conducts Christmas Decor-making using SLP products
People are having their houses decorated and trees lighted up as the Christmas Season is bringing cheer to Filipino households. Since budget is tighter to buy new ornaments, DIY ones can be made right at the comfort of their homes. A Christmas decor-making session with Ms. May Rose Estrada of Glee Nasbah crafts was initiated continue reading : DSWD FO-10 conducts Christmas Decor-making using SLP products
DSWD Field Office 10 launches Likhang Hiraya
Likhang Hiraya: Pangarap Patungong PagSibol is a product display and photo exhibit by the Sustainable Livelihood Program, showcasing the best of what our program participants have gained through the different modalities. This is a nationwide event with localized initiatives in the implementation. For the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10, Likhang Hiraya continue reading : DSWD Field Office 10 launches Likhang Hiraya
Fortune Favors the Brave, story of a 4Ps member working as a Domestic Worker
Heroes. Modern heroes. A title given to Overseas Filipino Workers as they sacrifice in leaving their families in dreams of having a better life and a brighter future for their children. Not enough employment opportunities for poor household members who have not finished formal schooling is a common background for those who seek employment abroad. continue reading : Fortune Favors the Brave, story of a 4Ps member working as a Domestic Worker