UNODC Philippines organised a webinar on “Caring for your Children in Response to the COVID-19 situation” on 10 June, 2020 as a response to reports of families all over the world experiencing stress and anxiety brought by the COVID19 pandemic. This programme was facilitated by Shella Marquez, Health and Drugs National Programme Officer, UNODC Philippines and Therese Castillo, Project Manager Philippines, Drug Advisory Programme, Colombo Plan.

This online material utilised in the session was based on UNODC’s evidence-based programme on Strong Families. The pre-selected participants were also attendees on the previously conducted face-to-face training on the Strong Families Programme. The primary purpose of this activity was to share information on practical tips on caring for children, teenagers and families accessible and readily available during this time of crisis.

A total of 32 participants from the Anti- Drug Abuse Councils (Palawan, Quezon City, Pasig, Cebu, Basilan, BARMM, Davao, Caloocan); DepEd Teachers; Polytechnique University of the Philippines; Psych Dept; WHO; INL; TLF Share Collective; USAID Renew Health; and ASEAN Preventive Drug Education Training Center attended the training. The programme included evidence-based strategies and practical tips