30 Badjao women in Davao City benefit from DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI through the Sustainable Livelihood Program led the turnover of seed capital fund to the Ahumon Badjao 23-C SLP Association on August 9, 2023 in Barangay 23-C.
The association, composed of 30 women, received PHP 450,000 worth of livelihood grant to support their thrift store project.
SLP Association President Marissa Macalbi expressed her gratitude to the Department for giving them the opportunity to expand their business.
“Dako among pasalamat nga gitagaan ming mga Badjao og pagtagad sa DSWD. Karon, mas mailhan na gayud mi nga nagabaligya ug naningkamot, ug labaw sa tanan, dili na mi maingnan nga manlimusay sa mga tao’ [We are very thankful to the Department for giving us ‘Badjaos’ this opportunity. Now, we will no longer be labeled as beggars but rather as hard working entrepreneurs]”, she said.
Juliet Ambalaya, one of the members, also expressed her gratitude towards 4Ps and SLP.
“Isip usa ka Pantawid beneficiary, maingon nako nga kung ang 4Ps para sa maayong kaugmaon sa among mga anak, ang SLP para sa mga ginikanan nga sama nako, para naa pod mi’y sariling kita ug panginabuhian arondili lang mi magsalig sa tabang gikan sa gobyerno [ As a Pantawid beneficiary, I can say that while the 4Psthe 4Ps program aims is really to provide a better future to our children, while the SLP, on the other hand, is intended for us parents so we can have to have our own income and livelihood, and that we won’t don’t just rely on the assistance coming from the government],” Juliet said.
“Karon, dili nami nila mapahawa kay naa nagyud mi’y kaugalingon nga tindahan. Amo gayud kining ampingan [Now, other people can no longer ask us to leave that easily because we have our own thrift store. We will do our best to take good care of our project],” she added.
The Badjaos, classified among the country’s most vulnerable sectors, continue to be susceptible to discrimination and stereotyping, a predicament that persists to this day. This is the driving force behind the department’s commitment, channeled through its array of programs and services, to enhance their living conditions and, above all, to guarantee a life imbued with dignity and respect.
The SLP aims to improve the economic well-being of the vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals and families in communities by mobilizing and empowering them with the support of the local government units and other government agencies.
SLP XI readies staff with new livelihood program guidelines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI – Sustainable Livelihood Program recently conducted a four-day Orientation on the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 7, series of 2023 or the Revised Guidelines for the Comprehensive Implementation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program to its regional and field staff at World Palace Hotel Davao City on August 1-4, 2023.
SLP developed the revised guidelines in line with the five-year Sustainability Plan to support said streamlining and simplification efforts through the conduct of review and analysis of its main implementation guidelines. The new guidelines also present amendments/enhancement to the SLP Program design, specifically the SLP timeline and duration for its regular and referral implementation process as well as its current cost parameters for livelihood interventions and sustainability.
The activity was led by SLP Regional Program Coordinator Raynel C. Ayungao, together with the members of the Regional Program Management Team. Promotive Services Chief Elizabeth T. Degorio extended her words of encouragement to the participants in the eventual adoption of the new guidelines. Also, SLP Central Office officials Lezlie N. Tordecilla and Maria Mikhaela Gonzales were present, providing a clearer direction and clarification to some queries on MC No. 7.
SLP continues to be the Department’s lead livelihood capability-building program for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized households and communities, to help improve their socio-economic conditions through accessing and acquiring necessary assets to engage in and maintain thriving livelihoods.
SLP XI provides 20k livelihood assistance each to 40 ‘Friends Rescued’ in Davao deo Norte
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI – Sustainable Livelihood Program recently conducted a four-day Orientation on the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 7, series of 2023 or the Revised Guidelines for the Comprehensive Implementation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program to its regional and field staff at World Palace Hotel Davao City on August 1-4, 2023.
SLP developed the revised guidelines in line with the five-year Sustainability Plan to support said streamlining and simplification efforts through the conduct of review and analysis of its main implementation guidelines. The new guidelines also present amendments/enhancement to the SLP Program design, specifically the SLP timeline and duration for its regular and referral implementation process as well as its current cost parameters for livelihood interventions and sustainability.
The activity was led by SLP Regional Program Coordinator Raynel C. Ayungao, together with the members of the Regional Program Management Team. Promotive Services Chief Elizabeth T. Degorio extended her words of encouragement to the participants in the eventual adoption of the new guidelines. Also, SLP Central Office officials Lezlie N. Tordecilla and Maria Mikhaela Gonzales were present, providing a clearer direction and clarification to some queries on MC No. 7.
SLP continues to be the Department’s lead livelihood capability-building program for poor, vulnerable, and marginalized households and communities, to help improve their socio-economic conditions through accessing and acquiring necessary assets to engage in and maintain thriving livelihoods.
DSWD funds 5 DavSur livelihood groups with 1.7-M
The DSWD Field Office XI through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), led the launching of 5 SLP Associations from different towns in Davao del Sur on August 15-16, 2023.
A total of 116 program participants from Ihan Neighborhood Farmers’ SLP Association from Kiblawan, Towak Unified Neighborhood SLP Association from Matanao, Tagaytay Relocation SLP Association from Magsaysay, Dulangan Pantawid SLP Association from Digos City and the Kagandahang Samahan sa Matutungan SLP Association from Sta. Cruz received over Php340,000.00 each per group for their General Merchandise Projects. More than Php 1.7 million worth of funds was disbursed.
The SLP aims to improve the economic well-being of the vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals and families in communities by mobilizing and empowering the same through the support of the local government units and other government agencies.