11 coops get boost from DAR, DSWD

11 coops get boost from DAR, DSWD National News

QUEZON CITY - The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Zamboanga del Sur recently turned over livelihood grants to some 323 farmers from 11 agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBO) to help improve their income. The DAR through the Convergence on Livelihood Assistance for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Project (CLAAP), provided P7-million fund assistance for the agrivet enterprise and swine production livelihoods of farmers.

“These livelihood projects under CLAAP will benefit farmer beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) as well as non-ARBs of the 11 ARBOs,” said DAR Undersecretary for Support Services Emily O. Padilla. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also provided technical assistance in the review and approval of the project proposals.

“Both livelihood projects manifest the tangible existence of DAR’s programs, projects, and services which contribute to the success of CARP implementation in the community,” Padilla said. February 8-14, 2020 Caraga Infocus 39