Growing through collaboration. A cross-learning visit facilitated by KUAFA and ECOWEB's GreenFiber Project to strengthen community-managed abaca enterprises in Sibagat. The Kioya United Abaca Fiber Association (KUAFA) began as a small and developing group…

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KUAFA: From a Small Group to a Thriving Enterprise Association 

The members of Atoyay Farmers Community Workers Association (AFCOWA) proudly stand outside their agrivet store. In Sitio Atoyay, Barangay Sering, in the island municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte, community life…

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HINABANGAY IN ATOYAY: Building Resilience One Project at a Time 

REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN PARTNERSHIP WEEK December 8-10, 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand Community Partner Sharing Compassion in Practice: Survivor-Led Recovery after Typhoon Odette (Rai) By Doroteo T. Galavia General Manager, Atoyay Rural…

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Compassion in Practice: Survivor-Led Recovery after Typhoon Odette (Rai)

REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN PARTNERSHIP WEEK December 8-10, 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand Community Partner Sharing Opportunity to Lead, not just to survive, but to rise By Dayalene Mhatet Tingaraan President, Senator Ninoy…

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Opportunity to Lead, not just to survive, but to rise

https://youtu.be/I_WCos7ENFg This Christmas, we share a message from the communities of Socorro, Surigao del Norte. After Typhoon Odette, self-help groups came together through hinabangay—helping one another rebuild homes, restore livelihoods,…

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Community-Led Hope: A Christmas Message from Socorro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Sb8kjFAKw RHPW 2025 • Bangkok, Thailand For those who were unable to join the event live, ECOWEB is pleased to share the full recording of Session 5: “Funding Freedom –…

Continue ReadingWATCH: Funding Freedom – Enabling Community-Led Solutions Across the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus

WATCH: Funding Freedom – Enabling Community-Led Solutions Across the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im7bOUC7aaQ When sudden flooding from Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) hit Sitio Minggoy in Brgy. Dumlog, Talisay City, 131 families (494 individuals) faced one of the most frightening nights of their lives.…

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When Survivors Lead: Sitio Minggoy, Talisay’s Community-Led Recovery After Typhoon Kalmaegi

https://youtu.be/wK-9LuawCP0 In the wake of the September 30 earthquake and the back-to-back impacts of Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) and Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan), communities across the Philippines are once again facing loss,While…

Continue ReadingSurvivors Helping Survivors: A Beacon of Hope for Dinagat Island After Typhoon Tino

Survivors Helping Survivors: A Beacon of Hope for Dinagat Island After Typhoon Tino