The Philippines' Department of Social Welfare and Development is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the social welfare rights of Filipinos and to promote social development. The DSWD is also responsible in policy-making and empowerment of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantage sector and ensuring the provision of social welfare and development services through intermediaries such as local government units, non-government organizations and civil society.

VISION

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.

MISSION

To lead in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.

Core Values and DSWD Brand

• Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo
• Serbisyong Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian
• Patas na Pagtrato sa Komunidad

Organizational Outcomes

1. Well-being of poor families improved
2. Rights of poor and vulnerable sectors promoted and protected
3. Immediate relief and early recovery of disaster victims/survivors ensured
4. Continuing compliance of social welfare and development (SWD) agencies to standards in the delivery of social welfare services ensured
5. Delivery of social welfare and development (SWD) programs by local government units (LGUs), through local social welfare and development offices (LSWDOs), improved