Livelihood & Enterprise
Skills training, financial literacy, microenterprise support, and linkages to government livelihood programs.
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DENDAEconomic Network for Developing EntrepreneursConnect with us ↗Women-led. Community-rooted. Future-ready.
Building livelihoods.
Growing possibilities.
DENDA brings women, communities, government, and partners together to create practical pathways toward economic empowerment across Basilan.
Across BasilanWomen organizing
for shared progress
for shared progress
2,088Members around Basilan
101Members in Isabela City
1,987Members in other municipalitiesLantawan · Albarka · Maluso · Tipo-Tipo · Lamitan · Sumisip
Who we are
An economic network shaped by the women it serves.
DENDA Economic Network for Developing Entrepreneurs, Inc. is a women-led, non-stock, non-profit People’s Organization advancing women’s empowerment, livelihood development, and social welfare services in Basilan.
Established as a grassroots association in 2022 and SEC-registered in 2025, DENDA ensures women are active participants in needs assessment, planning, implementation, and community decision-making.
Our vision
A self-reliant, empowered, and gender-responsive community where women actively participate and lead in sustainable economic and social development.
Our mission
To empower marginalized and vulnerable women through livelihood, entrepreneurship, capacity-building, and community-based initiatives developed with local partners.
What we do
From potential
to livelihood.
Our programs respond to real community needs while building skills, confidence, collaboration, and long-term economic opportunity.
Women Protection & Advocacy
Rights education, gender sensitivity, Safe Spaces advocacy, and referral to appropriate protection services.
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Leadership Development
Capability-building that strengthens women’s leadership, participation, and community decision-making.
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Humanitarian Assistance
Relief assistance, emergency coordination, and referrals for women and families experiencing crisis.
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Work on the ground
Progress you can see in the community.
TUPAD Community Service
59 beneficiaries completed a 20-day program covering community greening, food security, coastal protection, and mangrove rehabilitation.
Women Farmers Support
Home and livelihood packages were turned over to 80 members of the Albarka Women Farmers Association.
Entrepreneurship Training
A five-day learning program equipped 30 participants with practical knowledge for starting and strengthening small enterprises.
406total seedlings planted
131 coffee seedlings, 131 fruit tree seedlings, and 144 dwarf coconut seedlings documented in DENDA’s 2026 TUPAD accomplishment report.
DENDA in action
Real people.
Shared work.
Our programs are rooted in the daily work of women, volunteers, communities, and institutional partners throughout Basilan.
Accountable partnership
Grounded locally.
Connected institutionally.
DENDA works with public institutions and community partners to deliver transparent, inclusive, and responsive programs.
- SEC-registered non-stock, non-profit corporation
- Accredited CSO under the Bangsamoro Women Commission
- Provincially accredited civil society organization
- Member of the Provincial Local Special Body for CSOs
Support the mission
Help women build lasting livelihoods.
Individuals, institutions, and development partners can support DENDA’s community-led work across Basilan. Tell us how you would like to help.
Donation inquiries are coordinated directly with DENDA while an official online payment channel is being prepared.Work with DENDA
Let’s build opportunities
that reach more women.
For partnerships, program coordination, membership, donations, and community referrals, send DENDA an inquiry below.
Partnership and support inquiry
Tell us how you would like to connect.
Complete the form and your message will be prepared for DENDA. You can review it before sending.
Visit us10 Calle-Posporo Street, Brgy. San Rafael
Isabela City, Basilan 7300
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