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…

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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…

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

This workshop is a vital component of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Building Project (IPR Project), a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the socio-economic resilience and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples (IPs)…

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Uniting Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Indigenous Practices in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Local Government Plans

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 🤝

      “My experiences with my family and the people within my community inspired me the most,” Hannah shares. "My experiences with my family and the people within my…

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Community Champions: Hannah Mae Bertonia’s Efforts for Clean Water in La Flora, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur

The workshop featured a series of activities designed to foster peace and resilience. Islam comes from the word “Salam”, meaning peace. This principle lies at the heart of a pivotal…

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Building Bridges of Peace: A Workshop for Madrasah Parents in Initao