Assistance in the Philippines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mandated to protect and promote the rights, welfare, and well-being of every Filipino — especially those who are living in remote, vulnerable, and conflict-affected areas. Its …
Have you ever wondered how some people end up living on the streets? Research shows that two main factors are family instability and poverty. Children, teenagers, and even adults run away from home — due …
Based on a study done by the Social Technology Bureau (STB) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), around 1 in 6 people 60 years old and above experienced some form of abuse …
Violence Against Women (VAW) is a serious problem; not only in the Philippines, but around the world. Moreover, studies show that the perpetrators of VAW are mostly men — including men that the victims know, …
Did you know that every office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has a Crisis Intervention Unit or CIU? This is a special unit that serves as an action center; it immediately …