Food Security and Nutrition for All
EPAHP supports initiatives focused on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing access to nutritional education, and fostering equitable distribution systems to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to lead a healthy and nourished life.
Poverty Reduction
In the pursuit of poverty reduction, comprehensive strategies are being implemented by the EPAHP to empower individuals through education and skill development, create sustainable livelihood opportunities, and establish inclusive economic policies. By addressing the multifaceted aspects of poverty, these initiatives aim to uplift communities, promote social equity, and provide pathways for sustainable development.
Hunger Mitigation
In pursuit of hunger mitigation, EPAHP's concerted efforts are directed toward implementing effective social safety nets, empowering local communities through sustainable agriculture, and fostering partnerships that address the root causes of food insecurity, with the overarching aim of ensuring that no one goes without access to sufficient and nutritious food.
Partnership Highlights
Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Convergence Program Conducts Review and Testing of Updated Digital Mapping System (DMS)
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DSWD Chief Bats for Convergence of Gov’t Programs in 1st Hunger Task Force Meeting
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DSWD and FAO Concludes Final Training and Pilot Testing of the Digital Mapping System
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The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty
The EPAHP represents a collaborative initiative involving multiple Philippine government agencies tasked with addressing hunger and poverty. This program is dedicated to mitigating these challenges by empowering community-based organizations. The primary objective is to enable these organizations to function as suppliers for government procurement needs, especially in its feeding programs, fostering self-sufficiency and contributing to the overarching goals of alleviating hunger and poverty in the Philippines.
Notes from the Regions
LGU PILILLA SA RIZAL TUMANGKILIK NG PRODUKTO NG FARMERS COOPERATIVES PARA SA 14TH CYCLE NG DSWD FEEDING PROGRAM
(Pililla, Rizal) - Dalawang lokal na kooperatiba ang nagsilbing supplier ng pagkain para sa 14th Cycle ng DSWD Supplementary Feeding Program sa bayan ng Pililla. Ito ay ang Pililla Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (PFAC) na syang nag-supply ng bigas at wet goods at ang Better Pililla Women’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) na syang nag-supply ng mga dry goods tulad ng noodles, mantika at mga pampalasa.
DSWD-6 adopts NP-CP Mode for Rice Procurement in CRCFs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI has implemented the Negotiated Procurement – Community Participation (NP-CP) method for rice procurement in Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs), as recommended by the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program. On March 26, a total of 45 sacks of rice, were distributed: 20 sacks to the Regional Center for Women, New Lucena and 25 sacks to the Home for Girls in Cabatuan
DSWD-6, BJMO-6 convene to strengthen regional coordination on EPHAP program implementation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region Office VI recently convened to strengthen regional coordination for the implementation for the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program.
New Lucena LGU adopts NP-CP Procurement for their SFP 14th Cycle
New Lucena, Iloilo, became the first town in Region 6 to utilize NP-CP for their SFP, awarding a Php1.12 million contract to Pinili Development Cooperative for nutritious food supplies to 26 daycare centers, as monitored by DSWD Field Office VI. This initiative, part of the EPAHP program, empowers local CBOs and aims to encourage other LGUs in the region to adopt NP-CP.