The summit served as a critical platform for civil society organizations (CSOs) to advocate for the integration of poverty-sensitive, human rights-based approaches into the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk…

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Empowering Communities: A Call for Locally-Led, Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction at the 2024 APMCDRR

ECOWEB Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month: Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month this October, we are reminded of the wealth of indigenous knowledge,…

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ECOWEB Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month: Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge

In 2023 and 2024, climate-induced floods devastated communities across Mindanao, displacing thousands and disrupting livelihoods. Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, was among the hardest hit. As the waters receded, the…

Continue ReadingEmpowering Communities: The SCLR Approach in Las Nieves

Empowering Communities: The SCLR Approach in Las Nieves

Author: Audrey Rose Velayo Editor: Regina “Nanette” S. Antequisa Design: Kin Barkly Tibang Contributors: Imelda Manginsay, Tasnim Racman, Ashary Bantuas, Salahoden Samporna, Mark Antony Amarga, Ruel Hipulan, Roger Lisondra, Las…

Continue ReadingCommunity-Led and Inclusive Solutions to Resilience: The SCLR Story of Las Nieves

Community-Led and Inclusive Solutions to Resilience: The SCLR Story of Las Nieves

The need for the rehabilitation of the water system project was initially identified by the community of Barangay Amontay. In a proactive step towards bolstering community resilience, the Survivor and…

Continue ReadingStrengthening Community Resilience in San Francisco through SCLR-AA using the LDE Methodology: A Collective Effort for a Sustainable Future 🤝

Strengthening Community Resilience in San Francisco through SCLR-AA using the LDE Methodology: A Collective Effort for a Sustainable Future 🤝

The Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits, Inc. (ECOWEB) and partners call for more community led solutions and better complementation of efforts for rebuilding lives and livelihoods of population heavily affected…

Continue ReadingJoining Hands for Mindanao: Rebuilding Lives and Livelihoods After the LPA Inundation

Joining Hands for Mindanao: Rebuilding Lives and Livelihoods After the LPA Inundation

Statement on the Marawi Bombing Incident We at the Ecosystems Work for Essential Benefits (ECOWEB) are in solidarity with all the Muslims and Christians in Marawi City and the whole…

Continue ReadingLocals as First Responder and Key for Building Sustainable Peace 

Locals as First Responder and Key for Building Sustainable Peace 

RIVERSIDE, Mahayahay, Iligan City—Weighed down from carrying 2 sacks of 5-kilo rice and grocery bags, their sweat mingled with raindrops trickling on their brows, a smiling middle-aged mother took a…

Continue ReadingEcoWEB’s SCLR approach enables flood-affected communities to bounce back with dignity 

EcoWEB’s SCLR approach enables flood-affected communities to bounce back with dignity 

The lack of consultative mechanism and coordination with concern interagency for post-disaster resettlement inspired homeless disaster-affected families in barangay Ayala to assert the proper provision of relocation site and for…

Continue ReadingHomeless SHG demand for relocation site before eviction from evacuation camp

Homeless SHG demand for relocation site before eviction from evacuation camp