Social Action Center-Diocese of Legazpi, Inc.

History: The Diocese of Legazpi established its Social Action Center (SAC) in 1972. Today, it is one of the 85 Diocesan SACs coordinating with the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA). But SAC-Legazpi is not just one among the many. It is one special SAC. The programs of SAC-Legazpi made it a significant and influential institution in the Province of Albay. From its socio-economic programs to its advocacy efforts about socio-political issues, SAC-Legazpi has created an indelible impact on local communities. The Social Action Center (SAC) of the Diocese of Legazpi was established as an offshoot of the call of the Second Vatican Council for the Church’s greater involvement in social issues. Many years of continuous service to the poor, SAC has delivered programs on Nutrition and Health, Relief and Rehabilitation for the typhoon and Mayon eruption victims, Disaster Management, Justice, Peace, and Environmental Advocacy, Livelihood, Women and Children, Capability Building, and many others in response to the emerging needs of the people. Goals: 7 Developmental Works of Mercy: Goal 1: Healthcare – Improve health seeking behavior and access to quality healthcare among the poor Goal 2. Education – Promote imitative to improve quality of life through education. Goal 3. Livelihood - Provide opportunities for socio-economic development for the poor. Goal 4. Protection – Protect the dignity of women, children, the unborn and other vulnerable groups. Goal 5. Empowerment – Support people’s participation in local governance Goal 6. DRR-CCA – Care for our common home and build safe and resilient communities. Goal 7. Tanganing and DukhaAtamanon (TADA) “So that the poor may be helped” – Strengthen Institutions that care for the poor and foster collaboration for development.