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As JRS celebrates 45 years, I find myself thinking of people like Abdi, people whose stories shaped not just our work, but who I am as a person. Walking with him through his challenges was humbling. His strength, despite everything he had faced, reminded me that accompaniment transforms both sides.

I feel safe now. JRS feels like my family.

JRS’s support has been a blessing for my family. It gives me hope that better days will come.

I used to throw plastics anywhere,” she admitted, “but now I’ve reduced my plastic use and started proper waste management. It’s better not just for my family but for everyone around us.

This article is from the inputs of Louie Bacomo during the National Conversation on Climate Resilience Planning in the Context of Island and Coastal Barangays that ESSC organized in Quezon City on 21 February 2025 as part of the Research and Advocacy for Climate Policy and Action (RACPA).

Hope must be built not by waiting but by walking forward together.

“Focus on what you can control and reach out for help. There are people who care. And never give up.”

“At first, I was isolated, afraid. Now, through JRS, I have met so many people from different nationalities. I feel part of a community.”