Link to: WHEN THE FLOODWATERS RISE, PREPAREDNESS SAVES LIVES
WHEN THE FLOODWATERS RISE, PREPAREDNESS SAVES LIVES
Follow a manual added link
Padayun sa kinabuhi (Life must go on): A story of recovery after Typhoon Tino
COMPOSTELA, CEBU – When Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) hit Barangay Mulao in Compostela, several families lost what was most precious to them, caught in violent flooding they had never expected from what they thought would be just strong winds. Among them was Emily (45), who had experienced what no parent should ever have to endure: losing […]
Thousands Displaced as 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao; Safe Water and Emergency Support Urgently Needed
/by AdminMindanao, Philippines — Communities across Mindanao are struggling to recover after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on the 8th of June, causing widespread destruction, displacing thousands of families, and disrupting access to essential services. The earthquake, one of the strongest to hit the region in recent years, was […]
From Rainwater to Safe Sanitation: Nirajon’s Story
/by AdminNirajon, 66, lives in Barangay Baybay, Burgos, Surigao del Norte. She leads a humble life together with her husband, Segundo, 63. Together, they take care of their home and share daily responsibilities, from preparing meals to washing clothes and dishes, tasks that depend heavily on access to water. In their community, owning a proper toilet […]
Strengthening Barangay Resilience: Finalizing Disaster Risk Reduction Plans for a Safer, Greener Siargao
/by AdminAs Siargao faces growing environmental pressures—from stronger storms to increasing waste challenges—local planning has never been more critical. To support safer and more resilient communities, Action Against Hunger, in partnership with the Municipal Government of General Luna, held a two-day workshop on the follow-through and finalization of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans […]
Water for Equality: A School Where Girls Can Learn with Dignity
/by AdminMarch 22 marks World Water Day, a global moment to reflect on the essential role of water in our lives. This year, the theme “Water for Equality” reminds us that the water crisis affects everyone, but not equally. When safe water and sanitation are out of reach, inequalities deepen, and both women and young girls […]
Finding space to learn: How a safe and dignified classroom is helping young mothers like Riza stay in school
/by AdminFor Riza Mae Basalan, a 16-year-old Alternative Learning System (ALS) learner at Campo Cuatro Elementary School in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, growing up in the remote community of Sitio Bisang meant dealing with distance and everyday challenges that made staying in school difficult. After completing elementary school, she continued studying until Grade […]