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October 2009

35,000 PEOPLE IMPACTED IN THE Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao!

Submitted by gemma on 22 October 2009

A Single Drop for SafeWater attended a celebration of Governance symposium hosted by the Local Governance Support Program in the ARMM Provinces in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as they honored LGU accomplishments as a result of their programs.  Seven municipalities were in attendance and eighteen awards were given to LGUs who transformed in the areas of governance, economic development, gender and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).

Congratulations! Gemma WINS the Ernst Young/Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

Submitted by gemma on 17 October 2009

gem trophiesCongratuations to Gemma Bulos, Founder of A Single Drop, the winner of  the Ernst Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award in partnership with

ASDSW opens a Satellite Office in Cotabato City!

Submitted by gemma on 14 October 2009

ASDSW has been working in the ARMM Provinces for the past 3 years where we have seen significant impact and transformation.  One of our main programs was in partnership with LGSPA (Local Governance Support Program in ARMM) to develop the WASH Inventory and Analysis Workshop and to strengthen the capacity of Municipal WASH Task Force (MWTF), the Water Sanitation Associations (WSAs) and local NGOs to be able to create effective WASH Plans to address the water and sanitation needs of their communities.

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