Thousands of Abaca farmers affected Tens of thousands of small farmers in the Philippines producing abaca natural fiber used in the production of teabags and surgical masks used in fighting…

Continue ReadingThousands of farmers producing Abaca natural fiber for teabags, surgical masks devastated by Typhoon Goni

Thousands of farmers producing Abaca natural fiber for teabags, surgical masks devastated by Typhoon Goni

The pandemic has brought people to hoard food causing long queues in grocery stores and caused some people to put themselves to risk to compete for food availability. Local businesses…

Continue ReadingFood security in times of crisis: Importance of backyard gardening to households

Food security in times of crisis: Importance of backyard gardening to households

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

As the world still struggle with the pandemic, frontliners in all fields and humanitarians across the world endlessly protect the humanity. Taking the challenge beyond their power to protect and…

Continue ReadingWorld Humanitarian Day 2020 – ECOWEB Philippines (#RealLifeHeroes Tribute)

World Humanitarian Day 2020 – ECOWEB Philippines (#RealLifeHeroes Tribute)

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

-Yet, studies have revealed that only 0.4% (as of 2017, source: https://charter4change.org) of humanitarian aid goes directly to local and national NGOs. This issue is among the commitments included in…

Continue ReadingDo you think local and national NGOs are in better position as first responders?

Do you think local and national NGOs are in better position as first responders?

Dear Grand Bargain Sherpas, We, one of the multi-country networks of local actors actively engaged on localisation, know that the next annual meeting of Grand Bargain on 24-25 June 2020,…

Continue ReadingWorld localisation day: Local actors matter

World localisation day: Local actors matter

Partner Organization: Bread for the World The project’s main objective is that men and women IPs from the ancestral domains in Bayug-Iligan, Dulangan and Bayog Zambo Sur increased resource efficient…

Continue ReadingFormation of Production Guilds and Social Enterprises for the Economic Development of Indigenous Communities—FPG-SEEDIC

Formation of Production Guilds and Social Enterprises for the Economic Development of Indigenous Communities—FPG-SEEDIC

Representing the 14 Basic Sectors including the Victims of Disaster and Calamities (VDC), the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) VDC Sectoral Council and Sectoral Representatives Council have submitted to the Office…

Continue ReadingBayanihan to Heal as One: Joint Resolution of Basic Sectors and Civil Society on Proposed Guidelines to Promote Whole of Society Approach in COVID-19 Response

Bayanihan to Heal as One: Joint Resolution of Basic Sectors and Civil Society on Proposed Guidelines to Promote Whole of Society Approach in COVID-19 Response