Acted (France - The Philippines)
Acted is a French NGO with a multi-sectoral focus that supported 20 million beneficiaries in 38 countries through 507 sustainable and inclusive emergency development projects in 2020 alone.
Acted projects aim to fight poverty, exclusion, and climate change guided by the goal of "Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty".
In 2023/2024, the Eurofins Foundation is supporting an Acted project in the Philippines, “Strengthen children's health in day-care centres and schools through water, sanitation and hygiene support and strengthen health of vulnerable populations through access to sustainable food respectful of the environment”.
Surigao del Norte is one of the 22 most at-risk provinces in terms of climate change in the Philippines. Out of its 20 municipalities, 17 municipalities have insufficient water, hygiene and sanitation. In Surigao City, there are 20 schools without proper toilets, handwashing facilities or running water.
Through this project, Acted is reinforcing UNICEF’s work in the region by supporting the beneficiaries from the same 10 schools and five day care centres with additional activities in school to allow access to sanitation facilities and to encourage better practices, ultimately leading to better health within these communities.
In addition, Acted will strengthen access to nutritious food and reduce food insecurity for students in 10 schools and 50 women from indigenous communities. As women are among the most discriminated and have more limited access to basic services, Acted will provide gardening tools and seedlings to 50 women and facilitate training courses from the municipal agricultural officer. The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture states that gardening schools improve quality of life and nutrition.
This project contributes to the following United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
