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4F Gloria Bldg., 109 Aguirre St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City,
Metro Manila, Philippines, 1229
+63 (02) 884 01808
+63 (02) 865 93598
[email protected]
COTABATO FIELD OFFICE
3rd Street, Don E Sero, RH 5,
Cotabato City, Philippines, 9600
(064) 552-2867
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Clean water, caring hands: Two women working for children’s health in Mindanao
/by AdminIn the quiet mornings of Barangay Adaon in the Municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, life begins before sunrise. For many parents in the community, every day begins with the same hope: that their children will grow up healthy, strong, and able to pursue brighter futures. For Alima “Lengs” Zacaria, a 36-year-old mother of three, that […]
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 […]
Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology joins Action Against Hunger Philippines in advancing Nature-Based Solutions
/by AdminAction Against Hunger and the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) formalized their partnership on January 15, 2026 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the EARTH Project funded by the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The collaboration aims to strengthen applied research, academic engagement, and community-based initiatives focused on […]
Give to Gain: A Woman’s Commitment to Multiplying Impact
/by AdminOn Women’s Day, we highlight, through Wendie’s story, the power of reciprocity among women working to empower individuals toward change. When societies invest in women, opportunities expand, systems strengthen, and everyone benefits. Giving is not a loss when working with communities, but rather an intentional and powerful multiplication of impact. BURGOS, SURIGAO DEL NORTE – […]
Teaching for the Community, inspired by the Community: A Teacher’s Commitment in a Flood-Prone Community
/by AdminTALITAY, DATU MONTAWAL — At 28, Hasna Alilaya volunteers as a teacher in the same remote barangay where she grew up. She lives a simple life with her husband, Norodin, and their young child, finding comfort and security in their modest home within a small, close-knit community. Flooding caused by Typhoon Nando (internationally named Ragasa) […]
Building a Zero-Waste Future Starts with Awareness, and with Children
/by AdminSURIGAO DEL NORTE ─ As January closes and Zero Waste Month in the Philippines comes to an end, communities in Siargao Island are reflecting on a simple but important lesson: building a resilient, green economy begins with awareness, and it needs to start early. In island communities facing increasing climate risks, unmanaged waste affects daily […]