01/07/2025
37 LGBTQ+ individuals in Iloilo receive DSWD-SLP seed capital fund
In celebration of Pride Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI, through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), releases a total of Php 555,000 in Seed Capital Fund (SCF) to support the livelihood initiatives of 37 LGBTQ+ program participants in Pavia, Iloilo.
Each participant receives Php 15,000 to help start or enhance their chosen micro-enterprises, which include salons, hair and make-up tools, ornamental plant businesses, sari-sari stores, food vending, and other small-scale enterprises.
Prior to receiving the seed capital, all participants undergo capacity-building activities, including the SLP Orientation, Micro-Enterprise Development Training (MEDT), and Financial Literacy sessions, to ensure the sustainability and success of their proposed livelihood projects.
The activity is attended by Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Alejo S. Vulontate, Capacity Building Officer Rose S. Semillano, Provincial Partnership Officer Suzette B. Aparicio, Monitoring Project Development Officer Harriet O. Navarra, and Implementing Project Development Officer Febelyn A. Moleno./dswd6/cdf/Sheila L. Roma.