The Department of Social Welfare and Development envisions all Filipinos free from hunger and poverty, have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair, just and peaceful society.
To lead in the formulation, implementation and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged.
The DSWD Core Values of Respect for Human Dignity, Integrity and Service Excellence:
1. Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo
2. Serbisyong Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian
3. Patas na Pagtrato sa Komunidad
The key sections of the Strategy Map primarily focus on achieving its Impact Objective of an improved social protection initiatives which will contribute to poverty alleviation. This objective is the articulation of DSWD’s contribution to the sectoral and societal goals for AmBisyon 2040 and the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.
Another important section of DSWD’s strategy map is its focus on the steering (enabling role) and rowing (implementing role) functions of the Department. Essentially, it aims to sustain the implementation of Strategic Plan 2018-2022 and taking into consideration the thrust of the new administration of institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and actualizing the full devolution of DSWD services to local government units. Click here to know more.