“Nagsara man ang pinto ng oportunidad para sa amin nang magkaroon ng giyera sa Zamboanga, nagbukas naman ang isang mas magandang oportunidad para sa amin nang mabigyan kami ng pagkakataon na pag-aralin ng DSWD at CSWDO.” said Alseyd Jauhari, one of the IDPs who graduated from OLT Institute on Monday. Alseyd, a resident of Mariki, continue reading : 71 Zambo IDPs complete skills training, set to work for a big firm

“Nagsara man ang pinto ng oportunidad para sa amin nang magkaroon ng giyera sa Zamboanga, nagbukas naman ang isang mas maganda oportunidad para sa amin nang mabigyan kami ng pagkakataon na pag-aralin ng DSWD at CSWDO. Salamat sa inyo at maging sa OLT na maaari na namin ngayon ipagpatuloy ang pagbabago na aming inaasam at continue reading : PHOTO CAPTION: An IDP from Mariki completes training on carpentry & masonry

The Bajaus or the sea gypsies as they are universally known for were historically a seafaring nomadic tribe of hunter-gatherers who lived in the waters of the Southern Philippines. They handcraft wooden boats to serve as their home, their workplace and their life. They were born out at sea, lived out at sea and they continue reading : In diaspora, Bajaus find hope in mainland

Life changed in an instant for Sarah (not her real name), as a result of choosing to face her fear and break a painful silence. She was 15 then when she became a victim of sexual abuse. The alleged perpetrator is no stranger to her. He was even part of her second family where she continue reading : She hopes to heal what used to hurt: A sexual assault survivor uses her voice with hopes of empowering others

At age 19, Abdulmajid believes it’s never too late to pursue a dream. Standing tall among the rest of the grade six students in Panganuran, he knew things are bound to get better. Like many others who came before him, education in their place was limited to a certain level, this is primarily because of continue reading : A foundation of dreams

At age 19, Abdulmajid believes it’s never too late to pursue a dream. Standing tall among the rest of the grade six students in Panganuran, he knew things are bound to get better. Like many others who came before him, education in their place was limited to a certain level, this is primarily because of continue reading : A foundation of dreams

Nagsilbing inspirasyon at magandang ehemplo ang labing-anim (16) na Pantawid Parent Leaders mula sa Brgy.Maasin, Zamboanga City na naglalaan ng 40 minuto araw-araw bilang volunteer parent-tutors. Ang adhikaing makatulong at makahubog ng kasanayan sa pamamagitan ng pag gabay sa pagbabasa ang siyang nagtulak sa kanila upang igugol ang oras sa mga kabataang slow readers ng continue reading : Parent leaders as volunteer tutors