World Humanitarian Day 2013
Via UN.org World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was designated by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of . . .
Empowering youth through art
The issues and challenges facing children and youth in one of Manila’s poorest areas have been captured in colorful photo-stories as part of a unique community-led project undertaken by CFSI’s Park Avenue Initiative (PAI). The . . .
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CFSI marks World Refugee Day with art exhibit
CFSI, in collaboration with UNHCR and the Philippine Department of Justice, commemorated World Refugee Day on June 20 with the launch of a special art exhibit at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, Manila. The exhibit, entitled "Through Our Eyes: The Refugee Experience", featured works of art by refugees in the Philippines, including those from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam and Eritrea.
SWEP – Vietnam partners aim to add a human dimension to national disaster response
CFSI’s partners in Viet Nam will be better able to address the future psycho-social dimensions of disasters following a regional social work conference focused on climate change and disaster risk reduction. Dr Bui Xuan Mai, . . .
CFSI Responds to Typhoon Bopha Disaster in Mindanao
CFSI is responding to the devastation caused by Typhoon Bopha (local name “Pablo”), which struck Mindanao on 04 December. According to official estimates, 5 million people were affected, 331 have been killed, and 380 remain missing. At present, roughly 348,000 are staying in 541 evacuation centers across 8 different regions.
100 Social Workers Earn Master’s Degrees in Mindanao
In a graduation ceremony held at the Cotabato City office of CFSI on 20 October 2012, thirty-six (36) Mindanao social workers received the Master of Teaching in Social Work (MTSW) degree from the Catholic University . . .
Peter Gibson Elected to CFSI Board of Trustees
CFSI is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Gibson has become a Member of the Board of Trustees. He will participate in his first meeting of the governing body of CFSI on 29 November 2012 . . .
CFSI Responds to Metro Manila Flooding
CFSI is responding to the devastation in Metro Manila and Luzon caused by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Storm Haikui. Since 06 August, heavy rains, torrential flooding, and landslides have affected 1,953,481 persons. According to . . .
CFSI Participates in UNHCR Consultations
CFSI participated in the Annual Consultations with NGOs convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland in early July 2012. Director for Philippine Programme Vladimir Arcilla Hernandez represented CFSI in the . . .