Assistance in the Philippines
Nowadays, many of us hear about or encounter children on the streets… Children who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, or exploited. They need special protection, not to mention shelter and other basic needs. For this …
Teenage pregnancy is a major concern in the Philippines. Not only does it affect the lives of Filipino youth, but also their parents and other family members who need to support unplanned pregnancies. To address …
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is the flagship poverty alleviation program of the Philippine government. More commonly known as “4Ps,” it is carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and offered …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is tasked to protect and promote the well-being of all Filipinos. These include people who, for some reason or another, are living on the streets — homeless, …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) works closely with other government agencies. Among them is the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), which is tasked to formulate job-related policies, as well as implement …