CFSI is a humanitarian organization committed to peace and social development, with a particular interest in the psychosocial dimension. Its mission is to protect and promote human security—specifically the lives, well being, and dignity of . . .
Baguio City, Luzon, Philippines -- On 30 August 2017, the University of the Cordilleras conferred on CFSI Executive Director Steven Muncy the degree Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa in recognition of his 37 years of humanitarian . . .
02 August 2017, Makati City, Philippines CFSI and UNICEF signed a Programme Cooperation Agreement that enables joint effort in the conflict-affected areas of Mindanao, as well as in Metro Manila, Philippines. The former includes protection, . . .
To better ensure persons displaced by armed conflict in Marawi City, Mindanao have avenues for sharing their thoughts and/or seeking information, CFSI's feedback mechanism has gone mobile. To better ensure persons displaced by armed conflict . . .
Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines - On 28 July, Executive Director Steven Muncy and other CFSI colleagues consulted officials from the Marawi City Government about the evolving humanitarian response to the displacement of more than 360,000 . . .
On 26 July 2017, Community and Family Services International and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-chaired the 7th Project Steering Committee Meeting for the Zamboanga Recovery Project (ZRP). The meeting saw discussions . . .
The teachers of Marawi created the featured artwork during the Psychological First Aid (PFA) activity held in Iligan City by Community and Family Services International (CFSI) together with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the . . .
In June 2017, Community and Family Services International (CFSI) was requested—and assisted—by the Cornerstone by Demand Foundation, to make a short video on CFSI's use of the DisasterReady learning platform.
25 June 2017-Hanoi. Graduation ceremony at the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS), Graduate Academy of Social Sciences (GASS). Another 92 graduates through Social Work Education Project (SWEP) in Vietnam, giving us a total . . .
Funded by the Australian Government and administered by Community and Family Services International (CFSI), the Zamboanga Recovery Project (ZRP) is helping people displaced by the 2013 Zamboanga Crisis to secure access to shelter, undertake livelihood projects, receive psychosocial support and protection through awareness raising activities, obtain civil registration documents like birth certificates, and meet other basic needs.