Convergence in action in Islamic center community in Manila for medical mission and service caravan

A total of 802 residents in Brgy.648, Islamic Center in Manila availed medical and other social services which were jointly initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR), District VI Representative Hon., Rosenda Ann Ocampo, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), and the barangay and local government of the continue reading : Convergence in action in Islamic center community in Manila for medical mission and service caravan

DSWD-NCR strengthens its capacity building efforts through the Institutional Development and Capability Building (IDCB) pool of facilitators

Considered as a successful venture in capacity building, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) through the Capacity Building Unit (CBU) has established a pool of facilitators to augment IDCB activities anchored on the DSWD Reform Agenda core theme. It is expected to improve the delivery of services through innovative continue reading : DSWD-NCR strengthens its capacity building efforts through the Institutional Development and Capability Building (IDCB) pool of facilitators

DSWD-NCR to launch the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay project

In line with the provision of basic social services to address the prevalence of children and families at-risk on the streets, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD – NCR) will launch the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay (OBBSB) project. “Preparations are underway for the holding of the summit with continue reading : DSWD-NCR to launch the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay project

Former homeless mother left indignity due to MCCT-HSF program of DSWD

She leaves every night to go to a bar in Pampanga where she worked as a singer while wearing not-so-decent clothes… her child who was four years old at that time is always being entrusted to security guards, one of the reasons why they chose to live outside a fast food chain. Divine Grace Landingin, continue reading : Former homeless mother left indignity due to MCCT-HSF program of DSWD

No more ripped school projects for a former homeless student

“Noon ay sa gabi ako gumagawa ng project para malaki ang space dahil maraming tao sa kalsada… minsan naman ay sa school na lang ako gumagawa kapag umuulan kasi nasisira lang sa kalsada ‘di tulad ngayon, malaki na ang nagbago sa aming buhay” Mark Joseph said with teary eyes. Five (5) years ago, Mark Joseph continue reading : No more ripped school projects for a former homeless student

FEATURE: Honor student draws inspiration from his mom to paint his future

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon sa binigay niyang talento sa akin. Gusto ko din pong pasalamatan ang mga magulang ko, lalo si Mama para sa pagsuporta niya sa akin” (I thank the Lord for the talent he has given me. I would also like to thank my parents, especially my Mama for her support to me.) continue reading : FEATURE: Honor student draws inspiration from his mom to paint his future

DSWD-NCR strengthens its linkage on capacity building for its partners through the SWD L-Net

One of the good practices done by the Department of Social Welfare and Development  – National Capital Region (DSWD – NCR) is the Social Welfare and Development Learning Network (SWD L-Net).  It is composed of individuals, experts or learning institutions who agree to collaborate and ensure quality delivery of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) learning continue reading : DSWD-NCR strengthens its linkage on capacity building for its partners through the SWD L-Net

DSWD-NCR commends the integrity and dedication of two (2) of its employees

“Noong sinasauli namin yun pera, naaalala namin yung sinumpaan namin tuwing lunes ng umaga, na hindi namin gagamitin ang aming panunungkulan sa sarili naming kapakanan o tatanggap ng suhol. Masaya na kami na nakakapagbigay-serbisyo sa kapwa at nakakapaglingkod sa bayan.” (When we returned the money, we remembered the oath we swore to keep every Monday continue reading : DSWD-NCR commends the integrity and dedication of two (2) of its employees