SIARGAO YOUTH TAKING THE LEAD IN CLIMATE ACTION
On March 27, Action Against Hunger Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF, organized a meeting with youth leaders from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) to strengthen Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies for climate action. Seven youth leaders from the municipalities of Burgos, Del Carmen, Santa Monica, and San Isidro sat […]
SIARGAO YOUTH TAKING THE LEAD IN CLIMATE ACTION
/in 2025, Articles, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field /by Alexane SimonOn March 27, Action Against Hunger Philippines, in partnership with UNICEF, organized a meeting with youth leaders from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) to strengthen Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) strategies for climate action. Seven youth leaders from the municipalities of Burgos, Del Carmen, Santa Monica, and San Isidro sat […]
COMMUNITIES IN MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR GRAPPLE WITH WIDESPREAD FLOODING AND URGENT NEEDS
/in 2025, Articles, Emergency Response, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field /by Alexane SimonMaguindanao del Sur, Philippines — When the rain started pouring hard on May 14, 76-year-old Lambaino from Barangay Dabenayan did not think much of it. “We saw the clouds and thought it would rain,” she said. “But we didn’t expect it would be that strong. Before we knew it, the flood was inside our house.” […]
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 […]