Stories from the Field: A Better Catch
In hopes of a better future, at one point in his life, Abdulla Alaj took the risk and ventured to Malaysia where he became a foreign worker engaged in carpentry work despite lacking the necessary work . . .
Stories from the Field: A Father’s Grit
This article was written by Amal Edres, Community Organizer of the Marawi Recovery Project. Before being involved in MRP, Ms. Edres worked as a social worker in CFSI’s Fresh Start Project (FSP) from January 2018 . . .
CFSI, BARMM partners to strengthen Education Pathways to Peace Program in LDS
Community and Family Services International (CFSI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Higher Education Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE-BARMM) held the 1st Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) Local . . .
Stories from the Field: Saved the Dates
What seem to be most basic necessities to others do not come as easy for Sama Bajau families living in highly vulnerable situations. Ismael and his wife, Nursiya, have seven children – all of them . . .
Stories from the Field: No More Running
This article was written by Alyasser H. Ansary and Jo-aine Abdullah, Field Assistants of the Marawi Recovery Project (MRP) assigned in Barangays Papandayan and Guimba. Yasser has been working with CFSI since June 2018 while . . .
Zamboanga City Mayor, LGUs, NGAs commit to support Sama Bajaus
The Community and Family Services International (CFSI), in partnership with the European Union (EU), through the Sama Bajau Capacity Strengthening Project (SBCSP) conducted a conference with concerned local government unit, national government agencies, and other . . .
Stories from the Field: Call to Serve
This article was written by Omarjah Mohammad Yasser, a Field Assistant under the Marawi Recovery Project (MRP). He has been working with CFSI since June 2018 and is assigned in Sarimanok Tent City and Barangay . . .
Stories from the Field: A Fisherfolk’s Fulfilment
Every family has a unique story. This proves true for Sama Bajaus who are participating in the Sama Bajau Capacity Strengthening Project (SBCSP) being implemented by CFSI through the funding support of the European Union. . . .
Partners collaborate for the drafting of the Field Guide to Strengthening Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings
A four-day activity was held from 5 to 8 August 2019 where the Workshop of Field Guide to Strengthening CBCP in Humanitarian Settings was piloted with members of the JCPGBVWG (Joint Child Protection and Gender-based . . .
Strengthening Child Protection in BARMM
On 9 August 2019, CFSI conducted the Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CP AoR) English Help Desk Orientation with its Staff Members in Sub-Office in Iligan (SOI), primarily community organizers and social workers. The aim . . .