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 Survivor and Community-Led Response (SCLR) approach, championed by ECOWEB, offered a powerful solution.
Through micro-grants, local communities took charge of their own recovery, launching projects like mushroom farming, water system upgrades, and sustainable agriculture. This community-driven response empowered self-help groups (SHGs) to restore livelihoods, enhance food security, and strengthen local leadership.
The SCLR approach shifts the focus from external aid to survivor-led recovery, fostering resilience, dignity, and collaboration between communities, local governments, and civil society. Watch how Las Nieves is rebuilding stronger and more self-sufficient.
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