On the 100th day since #TyphoonOdette (RAI) hit the country that affected a total population of 3.2M Families and 11 Regions (Source: UNOCHA - TY RAI SitRep No.7), #ECOWEB is…

Continue Reading100 DAYS OF SURVIVOR AND COMMUNITY-LED RESPONSE TO TYPHOON ODETTE

100 DAYS OF SURVIVOR AND COMMUNITY-LED RESPONSE TO TYPHOON ODETTE

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Sitio Tonggo, Barangay Santo Nino, Jandig, Maribojoc Sitio Tonggo, a steep hill on top of a small mountain range, offers a…

Continue ReadingDiez Plete Para Langit (Ten Pesos Fare to the Heavens)

Diez Plete Para Langit (Ten Pesos Fare to the Heavens)

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Busao, Maribojoc, Bohol We know them by their first names: JV, Letecia, Marian Rose, Melanie, and Jubillyn. All five of them…

Continue ReadingTanan man ta nabagjohan (All of us are affected)

Tanan man ta nabagjohan (All of us are affected)

A Typhoon Odette Story This could be a lesson in disaster preparedness, but we can do that later. This could be a case study on the failure of the DRR…

Continue ReadingFloating a baby in the flood

Floating a baby in the flood

Capturing learning from a Typhoon Odette Community-led Humanitarian Action Busao, Maribojoc, Bohol is proof that Community Led Response works; it is also a testament that the community can improve on…

Continue ReadingWalay Lain Kasandigan (No one else to lean on)

Walay Lain Kasandigan (No one else to lean on)

“So many overlapping voices, shouting about their problems and needs.” These were the words expressed by Megie Taba, 27, one of the participants during the conduct of Participatory Action Learning…

Continue ReadingOdette Survivors in Dinagat Islands own community-led emergency response, key to self-reliance

Odette Survivors in Dinagat Islands own community-led emergency response, key to self-reliance

Today, March 8, 2022, we celebrate the international women’s day with the campaign theme- “#BreaktheBias” which emphasizes the vital role of women in achieving a gender equal world. This year’s…

Continue Reading#BreakTheBias: Snippets of Local Narratives Championing Women’s Empowering Actions

#BreakTheBias: Snippets of Local Narratives Championing Women’s Empowering Actions

CARAGA Regional Science High School (CRSHS) situated in barangay San Juan, Surigao City, is a home of 26 families who evacuated on December 17, 2021, a day after the landfall…

Continue ReadingSurigao City evacuees unveil ‘hands-on’ experience in receiving aid, see changes in relief assistance

Surigao City evacuees unveil ‘hands-on’ experience in receiving aid, see changes in relief assistance

These mothers fearlessly strived for their families’ survival and recovery. They believed that they have the capacity to cross raging tides just for their families to not suffer during these trying times. They only wish and hope to let their story be heard by concerned agencies and organizations that are willing to extend a helping hand in Garcia, Libjo, Dinagat Islands.

Continue ReadingFearless Mothers’ Resounding Plea: The Support We Need in Dinagat Islands

Fearless Mothers’ Resounding Plea: The Support We Need in Dinagat Islands

The Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (SANAR) for Dinagat was based on the result of the field visit done on December 19-21, 2021 as captured in the Comprehensive Assessment…

Continue ReadingDinagat Province: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (SANAR)

Dinagat Province: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (SANAR)