DSWD-13 turns over livelihood associations, assistance in Agusan Sur towns
BUTUAN CITY -- The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, together with key officials of the municipalities of Trento and San Luis in Agusan del Sur, recently turned over a project and assistance in the aforesaid towns.
Two livelihood associations namely, the Angat Manat and Angat Kapatungan SLP Associations (SLPA) were turned over to the local government of Trento. Angat Manat is an association that ventures in the buying and selling of agricultural farm products, while the Angat Kapatungan invests in rice and agricultural-veterinary supplies.
“We will make good use of this
capital; we will thrive hard to set our association as the manifestation of all
associations in Trento,” Angat Buhay President Eden Ngoho said.
Another newly established associations from San Luis town acquired projects from SLP, which are the DPS Rentals SLP Association and Hugpong Doña Maxima SLP Association as beneficiaries of the start-up capital amounting to P345,000. The turnover benefited some 46 SLPA members, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
“We found it really difficult to take on this project. But, with the help of our partners and our own diligence, we will tend to it, grow it, and develop it. To DSWD, SLP, and LGU San Luis, on behalf of our entire association, thank you so much,” DPS Rentals SLPA President Mary Jean Castro remarked during her acceptance message.
This ceremonial turnover signified the efforts of not just DSWD but also its partners, particularly the LGUs, to promote sustainable living to its constituents, especially those who are at the margins of society. (DSWD-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
