SIARGAO GREEN ECONOMY PROJECT: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Siargao, a world-renowned island in the Philippines famous for its heavenly beaches, is more than just a paradise for surfers and travelers. It is home to many communities facing significant environmental and economic challenges. Climate change, unsustainable waste management, and socio-economic vulnerabilities threaten the livelihoods of its residents. Recognizing the urgency of these issues, Action […]
SIARGAO GREEN ECONOMY PROJECT: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
/in 2025, Articles, DRR, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized /by Alexane SimonSiargao, a world-renowned island in the Philippines famous for its heavenly beaches, is more than just a paradise for surfers and travelers. It is home to many communities facing significant environmental and economic challenges. Climate change, unsustainable waste management, and socio-economic vulnerabilities threaten the livelihoods of its residents. Recognizing the urgency of these issues, Action […]
COMBATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HUMANITARIAN CRISES IN THE PHILIPPINES: EARTH PROJECT
/in 2025, Articles, Miscellaneous /by Alexane SimonAs climate change intensifies the frequency of environmental calamities and human-driven conflicts force entire populations to be displaced, vulnerable communities in the Philippines regularly face humanitarian crises. Despite good intentions, emergency interventions by different actors have sometimes unintentionally worsened ecological damage, posing long-term challenges for recovery and resilience. The Environmental Actions for Resilience and Transformative […]
Action Against Hunger formalizes partnership with MSSD for synergized and inclusive development initatives in BARMM
/in 2025 /by AdminToday, we took another meaningful step in our commitment to support the communities of the Bangsamoro region. Action Against Hunger and the Ministry of Social Services and Development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in responding to crises in Mindanao, while […]
WORLD WATER DAY – ADVOCATING FOR CLEAN WATER FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN SIARGAO
/in 2025, Articles, DRR, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field, Typhoon Odette /by Alexane SimonSIARGAO ISLAND – Access to clean and safe water is a critical issue in Siargao, where climate change and pollution threaten water security for children and communities. To address this, Action Against Hunger and UNICEF led initiatives, supported by New Zealand Aid, in Burgos, Siargao, in celebration of World Water Day. These activities focused on […]
WHEN THE FLOODWATERS RISE, PREPAREDNESS SAVES LIVES
/in 2024, 2025, Articles, DRR, Emergency Response, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized /by Alexane SimonMAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – In the flood-prone and disaster-prone municipality of Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur, preparedness is a necessity : it saves lives. Among the most vulnerable communities is Barangay Bagoenged, where families face recurring floods, droughts, and conflicts. To equip the community with vital skills and strengthen local disaster response, residents recently participated in […]