Project EVA: A Movement of Care and Dignity for Women

By Maria Solita Zaldivar-Guzman

KALIBO, Aklan- For many women, access to basic hygiene products is something easily taken for granted. Yet for others, especially those in vulnerable circumstances, these simple necessities can mean the difference between discomfort and dignity.

Recognizing this need, the Movement of Gratitude continues its advocacy through Project EVA (Empowering Women’s Values and Advancing Equality), now on its second year of service and impact. Launched to raise awareness about women’s health and dignity, Project EVA promotes women’s access to sanitary products and basic hygiene items.

The initiative is guided by the belief that empowerment can begin with something simple, ensuring that women have what they need to care for themselves with confidence and respect. In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month this year, the same beneficiaries as last year were the female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility in Aklan. The kits, which contained sanitary napkins, pantyliners, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, tissues, cotton buds, and other personal care essentials, served as a small but meaningful reminder that care and support should remain accessible to all women, regardless of circumstance.

Project EVA also reached female interns assigned to the Local Government Unit of Kalibo who are beginning to shape their own paths.

Representing several colleges in Aklan, these interns embody the next generation of women who will contribute their skills, ideas, and leadership to their communities.

More than a simple act of giving, Project EVA represents a growing movement that recognizes the importance of women’s dignity, health, and empowerment.

The initiative continues to remind the community that meaningful change often begins with compassion and collective action. Through Project EVA, the Movement reinforces that women deserve care, respect, and support every day of the year.