Together with local partner organizations, AWO International focuses on protecting migrant workers and their families, especially vulnerable women and children. Another key area of focus is strengthening resilient communities in regions frequently affected by natural disasters and climate change.
Philippine farmers switch to green production
AWO International and the local NGO ECOWEB are working to empower smallholder households in the Philippines by teaching them climate-friendly, sustainable farming methods. This will lead to better harvests and incomes, as well as improving environmental protection and disaster preparedness.
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Charting the path towards safe migration and sustainable reintegration for Filipino migrant workers
Facilitating fair migration and providing effective reintegration opportunities in the Bangsamoro region and across the Philippines remains a significant challenge. We partnered with Ople Center to tackle these issues.
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Fostering fishing communities’ resilience in the water and on land
The coastal communities of Sarangani Bay in the Philippines depend heavily on fishing to make ends meet. However, the increasing climate unpredictability and declining harvests are affecting their livelihoods. AWO International and OND Hesed are working to bolster community resilience and sustainability through empowerment initiatives and resource management strategies.
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Safe Migration: Support for Migrant Workers and Their Families in the Philippines
Filipino migrant workers often face numerous risks due to insufficient planning and a lack of protective mechanisms. Our project with Atikha aims to support migrant workers by improving the migration environment and assisting them and their families from pre-departure preparation to reintegration upon return.
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Engaging Migrants and their Families in Migration Governance
There were close to two million Filipino migrant workers in 2022. More than half of them are women. Given the complexity of regular migration routes, many people resort to undocumented paths but fall victim to abuse and exploitation. AWO International and Mindanao Migrants Center for Empowering Actions (MMCEAI) are working together to facilitate a safer migration process.
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Fostering Resilience in Local Migration Governance
The Philippines has embraced international labor migration and become one of the biggest labor exporting countries in the world. Despite migrants’ crucial role on the country's economy, the country has inadequate systems to support them. AWO International and the Center for Migrant Advocacy Philippines (CMA) are focused on bettering migration policies for OFWs and their families.
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