Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty is among the banner programs of the Inter-Agency Task Force Zero Hunger, which was created under Executive Order 101. The objective is to eradicate hunger, guarantee food security and establish sustainable agriculture by 2030. EPAHP was formed after the success of the Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (PAHP) program of the DAR, DSWD and DA in 2016. It is tied to the government’s Sustainable Development Goals, Ambisyon Natin 2040, Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022, Masusustansiyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, Kalusugan At Nutrisyon Ng Mag-Nanay Act, Sagip Saka Act and other directives of the administration.
Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty, a demonstrative arm of the Task Force Zero Hunger, is a convergence program which aims to help mitigate hunger, ensure food and nutrition security, and reduce poverty in urban and rural communities, including marginalized communities.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) being the lead agency through the EPAHP Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) continue to spearhead necessary activities that will contribute in the attainment of its goal. With this, a Year Starter Planning Workshop 2023 shall be conducted that will be participated by the members of the Regional Convergence Team (RCT) which composed of external and internal partners. The result of the workshop will ensure a convergence work plan of the implementation and activities of the program for C.Y. 2023.