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Umwad Project
Umwad ("progress" in Ilonggo) project aims to increase the capacities of Disabled Peoples Organization (DPO) so that DPO and persons with disabilities (PWD) can become integral actors in local development.
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Disaster Risks Reduction (DRR) Project
To reduce the vulnerability of persons with disabilities to natural hazards by enhancing their participation and inclusion in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) activities, the project aims to increase the capacities of key Disaster Risks Management stakeholders of Philippines and Indonesia (local authorities, local NGO and International NGO) in mainstreaming disability in their activities.
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
To prevent disabilities due to diabetes and CVD through implementation of an integrated risks management and local stakeholders actions coordination. |
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Freedom Technology Wheelchair Foundation Inc.(FTWFI)
is the only production centre in the Philippines that fabricates wheelchairs in accordance to the guidelines of the World Health Organization. FTWFI ensures that the wheelchairs meet the user's individual needs and environmental conditions, provide postural support, are safe and durable. |
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Faces of our Work
Photo Gallery of our
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Handicap International Philippine Program Webmail
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HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL is an independent international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups throughout the world, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
With a network of eight national associations (USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and UK), Handicap International, founded in 1982 and co-recipient of the Nobel Peace prize in 1997, has programs in 60 countries and acts in both emergency and development situations.
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High Emergency Response:
Super Typhoon
By: Cesar C. San Pedro, HI - Isabela Project Manager
Isabela, Philippines is located in northern Philippines, and is comprised of 35 municipalities and 2 component cities. On October 18 2010, it was severely damaged by super Typhoon Megi. Within a week’s delay, the HI Emergency team was assessing the overall damage to the area, following which a series of actions and interventions were initiated. Emergency shelter kits were distributed in the coastal town, and shelter repair kits as well as specific needs items distribution projects were commenced, through the support of ECHO and Swiss Solidarity. In this manner, 2,140 households were aided.
For two weeks, frenzied activities were on-going: securing of offices, warehouses, staff houses and vehicles, staffing and finally, sourcing of essential communication and office equipment. The office was mobile, consisting of rooms and lounging areas of the local hotel wherein the team was initially residing. Job opportunities for professionals and skilled workers were advertised on the local radio station, in LGUs and on school premises.
The birth of HI – Isabela team encompassed the training and orientation of personnel and support from experts in the HI – Antipolo team. The team is composed of field engineers, community workers, assessors, master carpenters, database officers, project side physical and occupational therapists, logistic officers and support side assistants and drivers. Additionally, there is also an administrative and management complement.
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