CEBU, PHILIPPINES ─ On the night of 30 September 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu, its epicenter just outside Bogo City. The tremor, felt at Intensity VII (Destructive) on the PHIVOLCS scale, toppled homes and buildings, cut power and water supplies, and left entire communities in fear as thousands of aftershocks continued to […]
For eight years, Tarhata Watamama has served as the daycare worker in Barangay Mapayag with patience, commitment, and an unshakable belief in every child’s right to learn and grow in a safe and healthy environment. DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR ─ At 40 years old, she currently teaches 32 students daycare learners (12 boys […]
A Village Between Water and Land On the inland plains of Maguindanao del Sur, just 5.5 kilometers from Pagalungan’s town center, lies Barangay Bagoenged—a community shaped by history, self-reliance, and water. Nestled near the sprawling Liguasan Marsh, one of the largest wetlands in the Philippines, the community is surrounded by winding tributaries of the Rio Grande […]
With the support of the European Union in the Philippines, we are advancing solidarity and volunteerism to help build resilient, inclusive communities and protect our environment for future generations. Earlier this week, our EU Aid Volunteers had the unique opportunity to meet H.E. Ambassador Massimo Santoro of the European Union to the Philippines. Together […]
Today, 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 […]
SIARGAO — 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 […]
As we commemorate World Humanitarian Day 2024, we take a moment to reflect on the stories of those who dedicate their lives to serving others in times of crisis. One such individual is Rey, a field officer for the ACCESS Project funded by the EU Humanitarian Aid. Rey’s journey from the typhoon-ravaged lands of Leyte […]
This World Humanitarian Day, we spotlight Sittie, a remarkable field officer making a profound impact in the Bangsamoro region. Inspired by a family deeply involved in community development and guided by her faith, Sittie has dedicated her life to helping others, particularly in promoting gender equality and empowering vulnerable communities. Her commitment to humanitarian work […]
“How are you feeling today?” Eva Tubianosa asks an elderly lady in her village. The residents of Barangay Magsaysay, a quiet town in Nabunturan, Davao del Oro suffered the brunt of the heavy rain that brought landslides which rushed down from the neighboring mountains to the valley ─ covering homes, devastating roads, and the surrounding […]
“I can still remember it clearly,” says Lyka, 38, as she reflects on the night of February 6, 2024. “The rain wouldn’t stop, and at 7:26 pm, we heard a loud crash. The massive landslide came tumbling down, burying our homes in rocks and mud.” The relentless rains wreaked havoc in the mining town of […]
