The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Arellano University to formalize a partnership in assisting eligible students on their scholarship application under the Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education Act (UniFAST), also known as Republic Act No. 10687. Arellano University’s learning priority for their continue reading : The Arellano University signs a Memorandum of Agreement with DSWD-NCR

Randy, a 28 year-old client with hearing impairment from Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW), managed to support his daily needs as well as his family through the opportunities provided by RSW. Having skills in food management and electronic services, Randy tried seeking employments in the past but no opportunities were granted to him, since the jobs continue reading : IN THE SILENCE OF PORTRAITS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) established partnership with the National Teachers College (NTC) through signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the selection of students and youth who are in need of scholarships and other programs for the financially disadvantaged. Held on July 2, 2019 at The National continue reading : DSWD-NCR establishes partnership with The National Teachers College

On July 2, 2019, the Sanctuary Center, spearheaded by its Dietary Service Office, joined the nation in observing the National Nutrition Month, with the theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”. This observation is based on Presidential Decree 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The purpose of the celebration continue reading : Nutrition Month at Sanctuary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR)’s, Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW) continuously receives partnerships which will augment skills and additional capabilities of the differently abled. This can bring more job opportunities for RSW clients which can help them earn extra income and temporary employment.   Through Memorandum of Agreements, three continue reading : RSW and its New Partners Working As One

Selected clients from the Reception and Study Center for Children joined the free Poetry in Neon Workshop conducted by the Museum of Contemporary Arts and Design at Malate, Manila on June 15, 2019. It is a hands-on workshop which aims to engage the children in visualizing poetry through neon painting as a means to develop continue reading : Poetry in Neon Workshop

The Jose Fabella Memorial School (JFMS) – Haven for Children Chapter celebrated their opening ceremonies for the school year 2019-2020 on June 3, 2019, held at the Haven for Children Activity Hall. The program started with a flag raising ceremony, followed by the singing of JFMS Hymn, and then the sharing of the Lakas ng continue reading : 2019 Opening Ceremonies of Jose Fabella Memorial School

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) conducted a Policy Forum on the DSWD Proposed Bills, Issuances and Policies regarding Magna Carta of Child Development Worker Bill and Positive Discipline of Children Act on June 20, 2019 at Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila, M.H. Del Pilar St., Ermita, Manila, continue reading : DSWD-NCR Conducts Policy Forum on Proposed Bills, Issuances, and Policies