This participatory storybook grew out of a five-month journey with the members of the Hilabaan Women’s Association and the Linao Women Fish Vendor’s Association from Eastern Samar. Together with researchers from the College of Development Communication (CDC) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Oxfam Pilipinas, they shared their stories, reflected on their experiences, and helped enlighten what has changed in their lives and communities with electricity from renewable energy.

The Marawi crisis that happened in May 2017 had multi-faceted effects on women, men, girls, and boys.  Eight months into the crisis, a big number of displaced population continue to face difficult conditions. A comprehensive analysis of the gender context is crucial to better map, identify and understand the risks and vulnerabilities, differential impacts, immediate and long-term needs […]

  “The Women’s Quest for ‘Kambayabaya'” is a picture storybook based on the lives of real women interviewed by Oxfam in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Despite the tragedy that hit their community on January 25, 2015, the women try to cope by helping each other and constantly hoping and praying for just and lasting peace to come […]