PBSP

Once hesitant to step forward, Juliet carried doubts about leadership.

“Bilang isang babaeng IP, grabe ang takot ko na maging leader dahil iniisip ko na baka hindi nila ako papakinggan.”

Through the Strengthening Inclusive Risk Governance for Disaster Resilience in Asia (SIDRRA) project, she gained confidence and realized that leadership can take root in everyday actions.

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Since June 2024, PBSP has been implementing the Strengthening Inclusive Disaster Risk Governance for Climate Resilience in Asia or SIDRRA Project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) through the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

The project supports communities in building stronger and more inclusive disaster preparedness and response systems by strengthening core groups composed of youth, women, indigenous peoples (IPs), senior citizens internally displaced persons (IDPs), and persons with disability (PWDs) to take active roles in disaster risk reduction and community resilience.

After completing the leadership, community organizing, and community-based DRRM workshops organized by PBSP, core groups in Mamasapano, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, and Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur amped up their efforts in leading activities in their communities.

Our shared photos highlight how selected core group members and local actors have evolved in the way they engage with their family and community on DRRM activities.