By Iryn D. Cubangbang
DSWD
Far
from the heart of the town, 100 poor
families residing at the foot of mountain ranges of Lao-ingen in Sto. Domingo,
Ilocos Sur started their goat-raising project with P500,000 fund from the
Department of Social Welfare and Development.
In the Region, this is the
first project of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)-Sustainable
Livelihood Program that promotes peace and progress to communities, thus,
contributing to their improved resilience, governance, and capacities.
As narrated by the old folks,
most of the residents in Lao-ingen are engaged in charcoal-making and farming.
But accordingly, they also replace cut trees used in charcoal-making.
Since these families are the
first recipients of its kind, thankful as they are, they will still be working
hard to sustain their goat-raising project.
As agreed in the association
President Jocelyn Gasmen mentioned that for every 2 kids produced, 1 kid will
be turned-over to the association for other interested individuals to grow.
“Nasayaat daytoy ta kaadduan kadakami ket marigrigat, adda pondo a
makatulong kadakami [This is beneficial since most of us are poor, the
funds will surely help],” Ms. Gasmen said.
During the awarding ceremony,
municipal councilors Bryan Tadena and Cristina Jane De Vera are hopeful of the
positive results of the project to the community residents if they are diligent
in implementing the project. The LGU- Sto. Domingo support was assured.
In one of the social
preparatory activities, Asst. Regional Director for Operations Marlene Febes D.
Peralta emphasized the importance of the program to generate income of the
beneficiaries towards community progress.
Prior to the awarding of seed
capital, the beneficiaries have undergone series of trainings by the Department
of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry.
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