FDAI

The Social Work Interns of Foundation for the Development of Agusanons, Inc. (FDAI), in partnership with Azpetia National High School and its Azpetia SSLG, BKD, and YES-O Fam, have successfully initiated the establishment of a Mental Health Support Group and Peer Educator Group for the learners of the school.

This initiative aims to create a safe and supportive environment where students can openly share their experiences, express their emotions, and support one another in navigating the challenges that come with adolescence, academic pressures, and personal struggles. Through the formation of a peer-led support system, selected student leaders were empowered and equipped to serve as peer educators and advocates for mental health awareness, promoting empathy, understanding, and positive coping mechanisms among their fellow learners.

Recognizing that young people often feel more comfortable speaking with peers, the program strengthens peer-to-peer support, ensuring that students have accessible spaces where they feel heard, valued, and supported.

This initiative is strongly aligned with the mission of FDAI to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children and young people in communities. By building the capacity of learners to look after one another’s mental and emotional well-being, the program contributes to the creation of child-friendly and protective school environments where issues affecting children can be addressed early and safely.

Through this partnership, FDAI continues to advance its commitment to community-based child protection, empowering young people not only as beneficiaries but also as active partners and leaders in promoting safer, healthier, and more supportive communities.

FDAI believes that when young people are empowered with knowledge, compassion, and leadership, they become powerful advocates for mental health, child protection, and positive change within their schools and communities.

Together, we continue to nurture a generation that is aware, resilient, and ready to stand for the well-being of every child.

HAPPY WOMEN'S MONTH!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

Foundation for the Development of Agusanons, Inc. proudly joins the National Women’s Month Celebration 2026. This observance reminds us of women’s struggles, the gains achieved through collective action, and the ongoing work needed to achieve genuine gender equality.

We honor the courage, strength, and leadership of women who shape families, transform communities, and lead meaningful change despite persistent inequalities. Women are not merely participants in development. They are drivers of progress, defenders of rights, and builders of a just and inclusive society.

As an organization rooted in community service, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing women’s rights through our work with Self-Help Groups, Cluster Level Associations, and KASKO Federation. These women-led structures provide spaces for women to organize, strengthen leadership, and collectively address issues affecting their lives and communities. Through organizing, capacity building, and community engagement, we challenge harmful norms, prevent all forms of violence, and promote women’s meaningful participation in decision-making at the community and local governance levels.

Empowering women through collective action is not only a matter of justice and equality. It is essential to sustainable and inclusive development. When women are informed, confident, and organized, they become powerful agents of change who uplift families, influence policies, and contribute to resilient communities.

This Women’s Month, we stand with women and girls everywhere in building a future where equality is lived, dignity is upheld, and every woman’s voice matters.

Her Voice. Her Power. Our Future.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💜

Sa pagdiriwang natin ng buwan na ito, hindi lang natin aalalahanin ang kagalingan at katapangan ng bawat babaeng Pilipino. Isasabuhay rin natin ang makabagong Babaylan — nangunguna, lumalaban, pinakikinggan, at may paninindigang kasingtatag ng ating pinagmulan.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 — 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Mabuhay ang diwa ng Babaylan, mabuhay ang kababaihang Pilipino!