The Wonder Women of Masiglahi
It’s around midnight and Gen is about to finish computing some data from one of her reports. As the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) she is responsible for monitoring as well as implementing activities for the well-being of more than 300 children in her community in Bato, Leyte. Juggling this responsibility with being a mother, wife […]
Nutrition Project begins in Leyte
In coordination with ADRA Canada and in partnership with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, ADRA Philippines officially launched its latest nutrition project called MASIGLAHI– “Maayos na Nutrisyon Para sa Masiglang Lahi” (Better Nutrition for Mothers and Children, Philippines) last July 31 in the municipality of Bato, Leyte. The launch was the highlight of the culmination program of […]
Seaweeds for survival
“Always wear a smile on your face no matter what happens because being angry or sad won’t do you any good.” This is how 37-year old seaweed farmer Samer Sarzona sums up his attitude towards life. Living in extreme poverty for years in the remote island of Dawahon, Bato, Leyte has rather taught him to […]
Water Containers for Dawahon
Water is an important commodity in the island community of Dawahon, Bato, Leyte. Although surrounded by water, there is never enough potable water for almost 4,000 residents. People rely on rain water, which they stock in big clay jars and boil later for consumption. But during summer time when there is no rain at all, […]