via DevEx, The Northern and Southern Leyte Provinces in the Philippines are the target communities for a "mega-grant" of about US $6.5 million for a one-year program to combat rural poverty and improve food security. From initial reports, it seems that the plans include cash-for-work programs through funding from the European Commission, the German Agency for Technical Cooperation, and the Philippine Department of Agriculture. I hope that these projects include training and sustainability plans so that it is not a temporary cash infusion, but a long-term change in these communities.

link to article - EU, GTZ Boost Food Security in the Philippines by Ma. Rizza Leonzon (DevEX, The Development Newswire, August 24, 2010)