The Philippines Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has partnered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) for the PhilID card to be used as a tool by beneficiaries of certain social protection programs for digital verification of ID. ‘identity. The Philippine Government News Agency (PNA) reports that the agreement, which specifically targets beneficiaries of […]
Month: September 2021
Community Foundations Donate $ 1 Million Each to Two Affordable Housing Organizations | Latest from Richmond
It plans to build homes for households earning between 40% and 60% of the region’s median income. That’s between $ 28,800 and $ 37,800 for a household of two and $ 36,000 and $ 54,000 for a household of four, depending on annual income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. […]
Olean General Hospital and BRMC Foundations Host A Girl’s Night IN! |
OLEAN, NY – The foundations of Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center (Pennsylvania) will host A Girl’s Night IN! October 7 The event is being broadcast live for the second year, instead of the long-running A Girl’s Night Out, which was held annually at the Seneca Allegany Casino. All proceeds from the event […]
The Samuel Freshfields Charity Program awards nearly $1 million to public charities across Asia
Grants recommended by Samuel Freshfields Charitable Program donor-advised accounts continued to have a positive impact on society during difficult times Samuel Freshfields, a next-generation investment firm that aims to give its clients access to a wide range of financial instruments, promoting the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and competence to produce a process highly personalized […]
Social protection schemes for marginalized communities—Where are the funds?
Most states do not utilize funds allocated for the welfare of SC/ST, minorities and economically backward sections of society in the country, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for social justice and empowerment, A Narayanaswamy. The data on social protection schemes was presented by the Minister of State […]
Foundations pledge record $ 5 billion in biodiversity funding
On Wednesday, nine foundations pledged a total of $ 5 billion to protect and conserve 30% of the planet by 2030, marking the largest ever private funding commitment to biodiversity. The foundations aim to create and expand conserved and protected spaces while drawing on the leadership and management capacities of indigenous peoples on the ground. […]
Foundations must support White House equity agenda with fairer research
The Biden administration is committed to making equity a priority. On the day he was sworn in, President Biden signed an executive order to “allocate resources to address the historic failure to invest enough, justly, and equitably in underserved communities.” This White House team — the most racially and culturally diverse in history — offers […]
Former Social Affairs Secretary Dinky Soliman, 68
Philstar.com September 19, 2021 | 10:21 a.m. Manila, Philippines (Update 3:34 p.m.) – Former Welfare Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman died on Sunday. She was 68 years old. His death was first reported by Rappler, citing Suleiman’s widower, Hector. Vice President Leni Robredo, speaking on her weekly radio show on dzXL, also confirmed the news and […]
Junta arrests members of social welfare association in Yangon
When he discovered that his wife, son and daughter had been murdered by junta forces during a raid on his village in the Sagaing region, Thein Zaw went in search of the soldiers, according to two survivors of the attack. As many others fled Pay Lel on Saturday morning, the grief-stricken 50-year-old ran into danger. […]
The KU School of Social Welfare organizes the Grand Challenges for Social Work series of events
LAWRENCE – The Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration (CCEC) at the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas will host a series of interactive panels highlighting current school research and community practice in areas related to Grand Challenges for Social Work, an initiative of the social work profession to champion social progress […]
Firm Foundations innovates for a new Capstone clinic and wellness center
On Thursday, September 9, officials from the First Liberty National Bank and the City of Liberty joined staff at Firm Foundations for the grand opening of a new clinic and addition of the Capstone Wellness Center on the corner of Jefferson Drive and from Chrysler Street to Liberty. Liberty-based Firm Foundations opened a new clinic […]
Greek hoteliers are committed to social welfare
Hellenic Room of the President of the Alexandros Vasilikos Hotel. The Ministry of Labor and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) announced new joint initiatives for social protection, aimed at supporting children and vulnerable groups in Greece. At a recent meeting, the President of HCH Alexandros Vasilikos and Deputy Minister of Labor Domna Michailidou discussed […]
AOC slams Manchin’s urge to cut $3.5 trillion from Democratic social welfare bill and delay passage: ‘Bipartisan corruption kills people’
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said, “Fossil fuels and black money are destroying our democracy, our country, and our planet.” The tweets came in response to Manchin’s op-ed on The Wall Street Journal suggesting a pause on the $3.5 trillion bill. The bill would allocate spending for health care, climate change, child and elder care, education, and more. […]