“I read some provisions and discuss it with friends.” Above is the self-description of 36.07% of peace advocates, humanitarian responders and community leaders working in the 5 provinces covered by…

Continue ReadingPEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL

PEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL

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,…

Continue ReadingWater security towards protecting health, preventing coronavirus transmission

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…

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

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

As the country continues to face the risks and challenges brought by COVID-19 and other hazards, ECOWEB is observing the National Disaster Resilience Month in solidarity with all the affected…

Continue ReadingECOWEB JOINS WITH THE WHOLE NATION IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH OF JULY

ECOWEB JOINS WITH THE WHOLE NATION IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH OF JULY

This unprecedented situation – the rise of coronavirus cases shocked the world. This changed the entire population’s day-to-day activities. This also carries the inevitable impact to all services provided, repositioning…

Continue ReadingPublic transport is moving forward on the frontline

Public transport is moving forward on the frontline

How can donors respond to emergencies rapidly, effectively, and with dignity to the survivors? In the Philippines, we are used to seeing food packs containing rice, sardines, noodles, and some…

Continue ReadingCash and Vouchers as effective response to a crisis

Cash and Vouchers as effective response to a crisis

Marites Magpali-Dagsaan looked back when she and her husband still earned P500 every two weeks from selling banana from their borrowed farm. That was tough for her and their three…

Continue ReadingFrom P500 every two weeks to P500 daily

From P500 every two weeks to P500 daily

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