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DAWN Signs MOA with the Technological University of the Philippines

DAWN and the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 19, 2024 at the TUP Manila Campus. This is to establish the DAWN-TUP Training Center for women migrant returnees, survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking and members of their families. Special thanks to the Department of Trade and Industry – National Capital Region Office (DTI-NRCO) for the machines and equipment under the Shared Service Facilities (SSF). This will also provide a venue for TUP students to learn about sewing and handloom weaving in partnership with TUP’s College of Industrial Education (CIE).

DAWN at BEM’s Celebration of the Birthday of King Charles III

DAWN attends the Birthday Celebration of King Charles III hosted by the British Embassy Manila on June 18, 2024 at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, BGC.

DAWN Signs MOU with DMW on Sustainable Reintegration Initiatives

In celebration of National Migrant Workers Day, DAWN and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 6, 2024 at the DMW. The MOU formalized the partnership between DAWN and DMW in providing a holistic reintegration for women migrant returnees, survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking and members of their families.

DAWN Executive Director Carmelita Nuqui at Vital Voices Technical Institute on Gender-Based Violence

DAWN Executive Director Carmelita G. Nuqui participated at the Vital Voices Technical Institute on Gender-Based Violence on February 6-8, 2024 at the Sheraton Istanbul City Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.

DAWN at UN Women Country Programme Priority Sharing and Presentation

DAWN was invited at UN Women Philippines Country Programme Priority Sharing and Presentation on January 18, 2024 at The Westin Manila, Mandaluyong City.

Development Action for Women Network (DAWN)

Established in 1996 we are a non-government, non-profit organization to assist distressed women migrants returning from Japan, as well as their Japanese-Filipino children, in the promotion and protection of their rights and welfare.

DAWN registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 6, 1996.

2011 saw DAWN expand its programs and services to include migrant domestic worker returnees from Asia and the Middle East.

DAWN is licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and accredited by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).