Meeting and Collaboration with MSWD, City of Makati
On August 9, 2024, the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs conducted a meeting with a like-minded organization in the City of Makati, the Makati Social Welfare Development (MSWD). The two organizations discussed the Memorandum of Understanding and planned collaborations for celebrating the 16 Days of Activism, Women’s Month, and other services and advocacy projects that will benefit marginalized women and children in the City of Makati.
The main goals of this collaboration are:
1. To contribute to resolving the issue of violence against women and children in the marginalized
sectors of society, specifically in the City of Makati.
2. To create programs and activities that raise awareness about violence against women and
children.
3. To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health, and professional status of women in
the City of Makati through service and advocacy.
4. To advance understanding, goodwill, and peace through significant activities and programs that
promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
5. To unite in fostering high ethical standards, implementing service and advocacy programs, and
providing mutual support to communities.
Present at this meeting were ZCME President Joanne Z. Andrada, accompanied by Club Service Committee Chairs Vikki Yu and Armita Rufino, and ZCME Executive Director Jay Joaquino. Also in attendance were Women's Welfare Makati Social Welfare Department Head Ms. Loida Pangilinan, Ms. Dulce Manansala, RSW, and two other staff members from MSWD.
The City of Makati, the Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD), and the Zonta Club of Makati & Environs Foundation, Inc. (ZCME) are partners in promoting programs to combat violence against women and children.
