This project proposal emphasizes the CSWCD's longstanding commitment to people's development through its academic, research, and extension programs. The Center advocates for pro-people, community-based, and participatory development approaches, challenging traditional top-down models while actively engaging with marginalized groups. To enhance outreach and align with the University’s mission of democratizing education,...

This proposal seeks to establish an institutional linkage with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to provide orientation workshops for local government executives in high-incidence areas. It also aims to enhance the capabilities of social workers and police in local government units, equipping them with the skills...

This project proposal focuses on addressing the needs of working children, excluding street children, in both urban and rural areas of the Philippines, particularly in Maguindanao, Benguet, Rizal, Bulacan, Ifugao, Negros, Cebu, and Basilan.

This project proposes the establishment of a Center within an academic institution to advance theory building in participatory development. It will facilitate forums on development concerns, share practical experiences, and evaluate strategies, promoting "theorizing from below" and creating indigenous materials. The Center will also focus on capacity building among marginalized...

Despite various programs aimed at alleviating poverty, 89% of Filipinos still remain poor, highlighting that infrastructure and livelihood initiatives alone are insufficient without raising awareness among the population. There is a pressing need for programs that promote awareness of local and national realities and foster genuine, mass-based community organizations for...

The proposed project aims to establish a Center within an academic institution to enhance theory building and promote participatory development. This Center will facilitate forums to address development concerns, share experiences, and evaluate strategies, fostering "theorizing from below" and producing indigenous materials. It will support marginalized groups and the movement...

The program aims to tackle emerging issues identified in the recent mid-term review of WID-related CPC projects. It seeks to enhance the implementation of these programs by addressing the challenges highlighted during the review process.

The Women and Development Program of the College of Social Work and Community Development has as one of its objectives the provision of "a holistic and comprehensive perspective to the study of women and development, particularly in the context of the Third World and the Philippines," to "development workers, both...

The project aims to empower and enhance people’s organizations through targeted non-formal education and training initiatives.

Recognizing the strength of women in managing their homes and communities despite challenges, the project seeks to institutionalize informal coping mechanisms that have proven beneficial. It plans to conduct consciousness-raising activities involving women, adolescent children, and male family members to foster understanding and cooperation in addressing women's empowerment and development...

This project proposal seeks to address the critical yet underexplored issue of land rights for rural women, a subject that remains largely neglected despite its profound implications for social justice and equity. Historically, land reform movements have focused on class struggles, often sidelining the specific challenges faced by rural women...

Recognizing that environmental issues have often been viewed as primarily men's concerns, the project seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in environmental initiatives, as their involvement is crucial for effective resource protection and sustainable practices. Over the course of one year, the project will focus on mainstreaming a gender...

A key component of the program is a supervised field placement lasting two semesters, which enhances students' skills in community development and social work while fostering a pro-people and pro-poor orientation. Additionally, the College strengthens its training and extension programs through research collaborations with the School of Social Welfare at...

The proposed project aims to address the pressing poverty and social challenges in Quezon City, where approximately 41% of the population are informal settlers, and significant numbers struggle to meet basic needs. As of 2006, nearly 28.44% of families lived below the poverty threshold, with many facing food insecurity. Health...

This project proposal aims to educate, train, organize, and empower women homeworkers to improve their economic and social status. It will utilize participatory research to develop and disseminate training materials, including guides and primers. The initiative will include seminar-workshops and the establishment of various forms of organization, along with efforts...

This proposal aims to build on the findings of Phase I of the Mission-Oriented Program, titled "Patterns and Trends in Child Labor Utilization." In Phase I, 36 case studies were conducted, examining children working in various sectors, including vegetable plantations in Benguet, street work in Metro Manila, and domestic and...

This research program aims to investigate the socialization processes that shape masculine and feminine behaviors and expectations in Philippine society, addressing the gaps in our understanding of gender dynamics influenced by historical and cultural contexts. It recognizes that notions of masculinity and femininity are not innate but are constructed through...