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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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SIARGAO GREEN ECONOMY PROJECT: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
/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
/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 […]
WORLD WATER DAY – ADVOCATING FOR CLEAN WATER FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN SIARGAO
/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
/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 […]
PROMOTING CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND HYGIENE DURING EMERGENCIES
/by Alexane SimonBarangay Catanusan, located in Minalabac—one of the three poorest areas in the province—was severely affected by flooding when Tropical Storm Kristine passed through, followed by five other storms. The residents faced tremendous hardship as the rising waters endangered lives, and even now, the community continues to struggle with the aftermath. Homes, livelihoods, and essential services, […]
HOLDING ON: ANTONIO’S FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL AND HOPE
/by Alexane SimonAt the last quarter of 2024, a wave of storms ravaged the Philippines, particularly affecting the Bicol region. The disaster left communities devasted, with thousands of families displaced for weeks. One of the hardest hits was in the Province of Camarines Sur, where unprecedented flooding left residents struggling to survive. Antonio Fernando, a 60-year-old paralytic, […]
WATER, HYGIENE, AND HOPE: SUPPORTING NANAY CARMEN AFTER THE FLOOD
/by Alexane SimonWhen Typhoon Kristine (Severe Tropical Storm Trami) struck Barobaybay, Camarines Sur, 76-year-old Nanay Carmen faced rising floodwaters, putting her already fragile health at risk. Like many vulnerable individuals, she struggled with limited access to clean water and basic hygiene products. Thanks to our intervention, with the support of UNICEF, we provided her with essential hygiene […]
Typhoon Drill Strengthens Community Preparedness in Del Carmen’s Island Barangays
/by AdminSIARGAO — On November 20, 2024, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, took a significant step toward building resilience and safeguarding lives with its first-ever community typhoon simulation drill. Conducted simultaneously in the island barangays of Caub, San Fernando, and Domoyog, the activity—organized under the Resilient IsLA Project—engaged 25 households per barangay along with the Barangay […]
TROPICAL STORM TRAMI (KRISTINE) ACTION AGAINST HUNGER’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN THE PHILIPPINES
/by Alexane SimonIn just one month, the Philippines was hit by six severe storms. This devastating series began with the severe tropical storm Kristine, and left thousands of families in total destitution. Action Against Hunger is deploying an emergency response to support the most affected communities, with a focus on access to drinking water and the reconstruction […]
Full Circle: A Lifelong Journey of Survival and Hope for Resilience
/by admin“I have experienced different kinds of disasters since I was sixteen years old, but even now as an old woman, I feel like it’s never too late for me to learn and relearn how we can better prepare,” says a widow from a disaster-prone community in the Municipality of Kapatagan who has survived various disasters […]