KAKAMMPI PROFILE

KAKAMMPI (Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak at Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino, Inc.) Mission: KAKAMMPI is dedicated to empowering Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families by providing comprehensive support services, advocating for their rights and welfare, and addressing the intersecting challenges posed by climate change, including its impacts on migration patterns, livelihoods, and communities. Vision: Our vision is to create a world where overseas work is a matter of choice rather than necessity, where OFWs and their families thrive amidst the challenges of climate change, both in their home country and abroad. About Us: KAKAMMPI is a non-profit organization established in 1983, committed to serving the needs of OFWs and their families. We recognize the complex relationship between migration and climate change, as environmental stressors such as natural disasters, sea-level rise, and environmental degradation increasingly drive migration flows. Our organization is dedicated to addressing the unique vulnerabilities faced by OFWs in the context of a changing climate. Core Values: 1. Empowering Employment: We believe in empowering OFWs to achieve their fullest potential and contribute meaningfully to their families and communities, despite the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation. 2. Genuine Transparency: Transparency and accountability are fundamental to our organization, ensuring the trust and confidence of our stakeholders as we navigate the complex intersection of migration and climate change. 3. Collective Accountability: Addressing the needs of OFWs in the context of climate change requires a collective effort. We work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to develop climate-resilient strategies and advocate for policies that protect the rights and welfare of migrant workers. Services and Programs: 1. Child Learning & Development Centers: Integrated centers catering to the educational and developmental needs of OFWs' children and urban poor children, also serving as support shelters for single mothers and abandoned wives. 2. Family Wellness Program: Focused on strengthening familial bonds through various development activities, fostering reintegration and resilience. 3. Gender Responsiveness Program: Addressing the reproductive health and overall well-being of women, specifically addressing the challenges faced by female OFWs and their families. 4. Economic Reintegration (ER): - Micro-finance: Providing financial support for economic reintegration through credit assistance and enterprise project facilitation. - Multi-purpose Cooperative: Building cooperative structures to enhance economic stability and support members' livelihood initiatives. 5. Advocacy & Case Documentation (ACD): - Advocacy and Networking: Strengthening partnerships and disseminating information to address abuses and violations against OFWs and their families. - KAKAMMPIOnline: Utilizing web broadcasting to discuss labor-related issues and reproductive health concerns. - Case Documentation: Offering prompt assistance and documentation for labor violations and abuses experienced by OFWs and their families. 6. Organizational Development (OD): - Organizing Communities: Educating and organizing communities in areas with high OFW concentrations to raise awareness about labor migration. - Campaign and Mobilization: Leading advocacy campaigns to uphold the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families. - Research, Training & Resource: Engaging in capacity building through research, training, and resource management to strengthen organizational capacity. - Partnership & Solidarity: Maintaining global partnerships and providing support for campaigns and activities launched by allies worldwide. Achievements: - Successfully advocated for the inclusion of climate resilience provisions in [specific legislation or policy] benefiting OFWs. - Provided legal assistance to [number] of OFWs affected by climate-related disasters and displacement. - Conducted climate resilience training reaching [number] of OFWs and their families in vulnerable communities. Get Involved: You can support KAKAMMPI's mission to empower OFWs and their families amidst the challenges of climate change by: - Donating to our cause to fund climate-resilient initiatives and programs. - Volunteering your time and expertise to support our advocacy efforts and community-building activities. - Spreading awareness about the connection between migration, climate change, and the importance of supporting OFWs in climate-vulnerable regions. Contact Information: - Website: kakammpiwix - Email: kakammpi@gmail.com - Phone: 09085672849/ - Address: Torres building # 2442 Park Ave.cor. Libertad Pasay City This profile underscores KAKAMMPI's commitment to addressing the intersecting challenges faced by OFWs in the context of climate change, while also providing tailored support services and advocating for policies that protect their rights and welfare.

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