𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 (𝐂𝐖𝐂) 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫

The Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz Province, has been selected as the research area for the project titled “Monitoring and Evaluation of Handling Children in Armed Conflict (CIAC/CAAC/SAC) Cases in the Municipality of Tapaz, Capiz Province.”As part of this initiative, a team of scholars from the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) visited the office of Mayor Roberto Palomar and Maam Chay Palomar lastJuly 8, 2024.

During their visit, the scholars will conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions with service providers. They will also gather essential data for the development of the Makabata Program Handbook.

The visiting scholars are:

1. Ms. Krysta Ryedel Antoni-De Jose- Regional Coordinator, RCWC CARAGA

2. Ms. Cynthia Bersabal- Regional Coordinator, RCWC VII

3. Ms. Ana Marie Binamira-Telimban- Regional Coordinator, RSCWC V

4. Mr. Franz Hermocillas- Regional Coordinator, RSCWC VI

5. Ms. Aple Shayne B. Lomoljo- Regional Coordinator,RSCWC III

6. Mr. Edgar Movilla- Planning Officer II,CWC-LID

7. Ms. Lei Anne Mae Silva- Regional Coordinator, RCWC XII

This project aims to enhance the welfare and protection of children in armed conflict situations through thorough monitoring and evaluation. The findings and insights gathered will significantly contribute to the development of effective programs and interventions

Photos: MIO Donald Casiple