“Thank you… I don’t have to borrow a wheelchair from the neighbors anymore whenever I have to do something important,” said 62-year old Norcaisa Macapasir. For ten years, Norcaisa has become acustomed to using her hands as legs as she lives with paraplegia. After her husband passed away in 2010, Norcaisa started feeling numbness in […]
For ten years, Norcaisa Macapasir has become acustomed to using her hands as legs as she lives with paraplegia. Despite her condition, the sixty-two year old is known to maintain a cheerful disposition. After her husband passed away in 2010, Norcaida started feeling numbness in her legs. Not long after, her lower body was paralized […]
How do we fight hunger and malnutrition? At Action Against Hunger, we educate and support mothers about the importance of breastfeeding for the first six months, and work to improve care and feeding practices. We also train local health care workers and partners to screen and treat undernutrition, and we provide technical expertise and support […]
For many Filipinos, access to food is a daily challenge. All over the world, about 20 million more people are facing crisis levels of hunger as compared to previous years. Issues like conflicts, natural disasters, and COVID-19 contribute to this alarming increase. We all have a role to play to change this. ???? ??? ???? […]
We are looking for a Deputy Country Director (Programmes) in Manila! For further details please go to this link: https://bit.ly/3eDI9LA How to apply: 1. Click the link 2. Read the details thoroughly 3. Go to the bottom right corner of the page 4. Click the “Apply for this Position” button Given the urgency of this position, […]
The onset of the global pandemic severely affected displaced communities brought by earthquakes in North Cotabato. They become more vulnerable as their mobility has been limited and opportunities to earn a living and provide for their basic needs have been hampered harshly. Their already limited capacities were further impeded by health official’s implementation of lockdowns, […]
Prior to the pandemic, our teams distribute hygiene kits and build latrines and hand-washing stations in the communities we work with to prevent outbreaks of diseases during a crisis. In communities at risk, we construct water filters made from basic materials and teach healthy practices like hand-washing, cooking with clean utensils, and drawing water from […]
Communities that are heavily affected by natural disasters or conflicts face food insecurity among other potential problems and risks. With the coronavirus pandemic far from over, many families from these vulnerable communities continue to rely on relief. Help us enable them to have better access to livelihood opportunities, health assistance or clean water and hygiene […]
Climate change continues to be one of the biggest problems we face today—a threat multiplier for communities suffering from hunger and malnutrition. We know that ending world hunger is only possible if we have a healthy planet, which is why we are committed in protecting and caring for the environment. Let’s all do our part […]
As humanitarian workers, our field teams have time and time again shown great dedication at ground level in reaching even the most isolated communities. One great example would be Abubakar “Bhaks” Balabagan who has always given his best efforts despite the risks and challenges. Get to know Bhaks and what makes him one of our […]
