WHAT IS SIMON'S APPROACH?

 

SIMON promotes the rights of persons with disabilities and pursues the two-pronged approach of Partnership with the Local Government Units to mainstream disability in community development and Empowerment of the Organization of People with Disabilities to advocate for their rights and participate in the delivery of services to Persons with Disabilities

 

It employs empowerment and advocacy as a proactive strategy in promoting a “rights–based approach” to address disability issues. This strategy builds on the role of persons with disabilities, the families and communities, Organization of People with Disabilities, Local Government Units and other stakeholders in creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

WHERE WE WORK

SIMON works with Organization of People with Disabilities and local communities in advocating for the rights and addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.

 

It first piloted its programs in the town of Daraga in 1982 before gradually expanding its program reach to neighboring towns and provinces.

 

Presently, SIMON is co-implementing the CBID Program with Local Government Units in eighteen (18) cities/municipalities in Albay, eleven (11) cities/municipalities in Camarines Sur, four (4) municipalities in Masbate, five (5) municipalities in Camarines Norte, and five (5) municipalities in Catanduanes.

 

Our presence in these areas has been a key factor in ensuring that programs and services for persons with disabilities are integrated into the City/Municipal Development Plan and rights-based initiatives are in place.

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Contact Us

 

Simon of Cyrene Community Rehabilitation & Development Foundation Inc.

286 Bañag, Daraga, Albay 4501 Philippines

Phone: +63 (052) 4312554