AECID, Philippine Red Cross, and Spanish Red Cross Strengthen Community Resilience and Women’s Leadership in Zamboanga

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Project: " Promoting Women's Access to Green and Circular Entrepreneurship and Their Protection Against Disasters in Vulnerable Communities in Zamboanga"

Through the partnership between AECID, the Philippine Red Cross, and the Spanish Red Cross, important milestones have been achieved to strengthen community resilience, environmental sustainability, and women's empowerment in vulnerable coastal communities in Zamboanga.

The recent turnover of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will support improved waste and resource management, contributing to cleaner communities and creating opportunities for sustainable and circular livelihoods. In parallel, community members participated in a mangrove monitoring workshop following the successful planting of more than 25,300 mangroves, reinforcing local capacities to protect coastal ecosystems and reduce disaster risks.

At the center of these initiatives are women's associations, whose active participation in governance, environmental action, and green entrepreneurship is helping drive inclusive and community-led resilience for the future.