Community-based empowerment programs in Negros Occidental

 

Quidan Kaisahan is a non-government organization working for the unreached and underserved communities of Negros.

Through community-based collaboration, Quidan strives for a Negros Occidental where all people's voices are heard for genuine participation in government decision-making, there is no more child labor and all children have the right to education and individuals have financial independence.

 

Quidan Kaisahan is a leader in grassroots community development in Negros Occidental in the Philippines driving change through our three core programs:

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Child education and protection

We work alongside children, their families and the community to remove all children from illegal underage work. Our child education and protection program addresses the wider issues of poverty, children’s rights and access to education for a long-term, child-labor free Negros.

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Community Empowerment and Good Governance

We believe a strong community is one where everyone has a voice and a choice.  We work with community groups and engage local government to grow meaningful, participatory local governance.

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Sustainable Livelihoods

We empower communities and individuals by providing training, skills and support to develop personal livelihood projects. These projects build additional, vital streams of incomes for individuals and their families.

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Talking Sustainable Livelihoods with women's association member Helen Cristobal

“I wanted to manage the land with my son. This is usually the role of a man but I wanted to do everything I could for my grandchildren”

Talking Sustainable Livelihoods and supporting women’s projects with Helen Cristobal from San Miguel, Murcia.

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Talking Education with community volunteer Genelyn Benjamin

“As long as I live, I will encourage people. I will encourage the people who want to learn.”

Talking Education and making it accessible to all with local ALS volunteer Genelyn Benjamin

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Talking education with community volunteer Analyn Regollen

“Some people say I am Wonder Woman. But I tell then, I’m just an IM (Instructional Manager)”

Talking Education and volunteering in the community with Anlyn Ragollan from Murcia.

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Talking community empowerment with San Miguel's women’s association member Editha Origen

“(We) have come together to make formal plans as a group. The alliance is a united force to pursue our plans.”

Talking community empowerment and joining forces for a stronger voice with Editha Origen from San Miguel’s women’s organization.

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Talking Community Empowerment with local volunteer Pastor Joseph Elumba from Barangay Agboy

“Many people [in Barangay Agboy] wondered if there was something wrong with Quidan.”

Talking Community Empowerment and earning trust in new communities with Pastor Joseph Elumba from Barangay Agboy.

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Quidan’s community-based approach is their greatest strength. I have been proud to be working with them and the work they are doing with the women’s associations - breaking down their belief that they are powerless. Quidan’s support restores the power to these women and builds local leaders committed to continuing the work within their communities.”
— Marie Labajo - Social Development Advisor, Board of Directors