About the program:
Southville 7 in Calauan, Laguna, is a 107 hectare relocation site for families displaced by Typhoon Ondoy and the Pasig River rehabilitation. Owned by the National Housing Authority, the property is home to roughly 4,500 families. Together with our partners, we are implementing sustainable livelihood projects (through employment or enterprise) for families in the area. One such project is the MDC Greens project, which grows ornamental plants.
Year started:
2012
Program sites:
Calauan, Laguna
Program partners:
Municipal government of Calauan
Salesians of Don Bosco
Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Ayala group of companies
Quick stats*:
4 hectares farming area for MDC Greens
20 farmers initially included in MDC Greens project
137% increase in average monthly income of participating farmers
*as of 2016
