Lack of access to clean and potable water affects the condition of people not just in their everyday need but also with their sanitation. Water, as vital to human survival,…

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Water security towards protecting health, preventing coronavirus transmission

Every day, around the globe, everyone is mandated to wear a face mask which has led to an immense demand of surgical face mask production. The United Nations Conference on…

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Safeguarding livelihood and environment: How do locally-made face masks protect the environment?

The two-year partnership between the Ecosystems Work for Essentials Benefits, Inc. (ECOWEB) and AWO International manifests great accomplishments. The endeavor of providing humanitarian service defeats both natural and man-made calamities…

Continue ReadingECOWEB forwards ‘emergency response to coronavirus impact’ to Typhoon Vinta-affected communities in Lanao del Norte

ECOWEB forwards ‘emergency response to coronavirus impact’ to Typhoon Vinta-affected communities in Lanao del Norte

Distance means so little when service to humanity calls out. It does not stop humanitarian workers from realizing the true essence of “bayanihan” . COVID-19 neither separates nor divides people,…

Continue ReadingSenior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

Senior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

A strong heart and an optimistic mind. Two different stories get the better of COVID-19 through maximizing resources and channeling aid through localization – allowing space for the locals to…

Continue ReadingEarthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato

Earthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato

Riverside, a group of women survivors from Marawi, elevated their skills to find an opportunity and keep abreast of their current conditions amidst the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic. “Indeed,…

Continue ReadingWomen on Mask Production: Livelihood Opportunity amid COVID-19 outbreak

Women on Mask Production: Livelihood Opportunity amid COVID-19 outbreak

A total of 33 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from different earthquake-affected barangays in North Cotabato participated in the Psychosocial Activity conducted by Suara Kalilintad Association, Inc. (SKAI) held last March 11-15,…

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577 earthquake-affected beneficiaries in Cotabato undergo psychosocial activity, defy traumatic experiences

Five aspirants aiming to live the reality of dreams lifted themselves through taking up Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift) Training. After having completed Driving NC II (Straight Truck) last November 29,…

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Five forklift trainees hopeful to improve conditions, ready for deployment

Five (5) scholars from the Marawi Response Project youths were sent to Hyundai Dream Center Philippines for a 6-month training and education in automotive technology at Calamba City, Laguna last…

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Three EcoWEB youth get automotive tech scholarship from Hyundai Dream Centre Philippines