Ranao Women and Children Resource Center, Inc.
Women's Empowerment to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Proposed by the Ranao Women and Children Resource Center and the Gender-based Associaton for Development of Iligan, and aims to strengthen the barangay community disaster risk reduction committee with a component of psychosocial first aid and to install mechanisms that will safeguard women and children protection. The proposed action will be implemented in Bohol and Cagayan de Oro.

RWCRC: Where Women Rise, Communities Heal
Deep in the heart of Dansolihon, a quiet revolution unfolds. RWCRC, an organization fueled by unwavering courage, is empowering women to rise as leaders, protectors, and healers in the face of disaster.
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Building an Ark of Resilience:
Their story unfolds in four powerful waves:
Shaping Champions: Women transform into gender-responsive DRRM experts, equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate disaster preparedness and response.
Building Bridges: Collaborative hands from local officials, CSOs, and community leaders join forces, weaving a safety net for all.
Amplifying Voices: RWCRC champions the protection of women and children, advocating for effective prevention and response strategies.
Healing Hearts, Mending Spirits: Women learn the art of psychosocial first aid, offering compassionate support during times of distress and anxiety.
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The Symphony of Change:
The impact resonates in a chorus of hope:
Disaster Ready: Communities stand prepared, gender-equitable responses safeguarding everyone.
Empowered Healers: Women emerge as pillars of emotional support, offering comfort and guidance to their neighbors.
Strengthened Solidarity: Collaborative spirit flourishes, building a resilient community fabric.
Women's Voices Ascend: The fight for protection and equality gains momentum, echoing loud and clear.
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Beyond the Numbers:
Their story transcends mere statistics:
34 hearts united, their commitment to safety burning bright.
16 women empowered, wielding knowledge as their weapon against disaster.
A strengthened Lumad organization, charting their own course towards resilience.
Hope takes root, blossoming from collaboration and shared purpose.
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Lessons Whispered, Wisdom Shared:
The journey yields valuable insights:
Local leaders matter: Collaboration opens doors and paves the way for success.
Community eagerness thrives: When empowered, communities find solutions within themselves.
Empowered women, stronger communities: Gender equality is the cornerstone of disaster preparedness.
Together, we rise: Unity and shared vision fuel positive change.
Join the Movement:
RWCRC's story is an invitation to stand alongside them, to believe in the power of empowered women and collaborative communities. By supporting their work, you become part of a movement building a future where disasters are faced with resilience, where hearts are healed with compassion, and where women's voices lead the way towards a safe and just world.
Together, let's create a world where communities stand strong, where women lead the charge, and where the ripples of empowerment echo far and wide.