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Asiadhrra is hosting the DHRRA Pioneers Dialogue today, March 19, 2010 in Katipunan, Quezon City alongside the commemoration of the first year death anniversary of our beloved Dr. Tony Ledesma.  The open sharing will flow in remembrance of the life of Dr. Tony and his unwavering dedication and commitment to the empowerment of the grassroots [...]

In remembrance of Dr. Tony Ledesma, whose first death anniversary we commemorate  and whose life we celebrate today, we are sharing this article he wrote about the origins and development of the DHRRAs. The Seed, the Spring, the Stone A mighty river starts from a trickling mountain spring. A massive tree starts from a tiny [...]

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the national Forum entitled Mapping the Road for a Climate Change-Ready PhilDHRRA to be held on Nov. 25, 2009 (Wednesday), 9:00am – 5:00pm, at the Ugnayan Hall PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, #59 C. Salvador St. Loyola Heights, Quezon City*. Specific objectives of the forum are as follow: 1) to present [...]

High Quality Products at Higher Prices: the Experience of TWADA which was presented by Dr. Wen Chi Hwang, General Secretary of the said organization during the 3rd LSFM RTW, explained about the experience of marketing based on product strength, quality, and competitive advantage. She narrated the history of TWADA as already having started with not [...]

On November 18, 2009, a consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs), involving PhilDHRRA, PDAP, CARRD, NATCCO, NAGKASAMA Multi-purpose Cooperative, and MUSICO, with support from Agriterra and CODE-NGO, will hold a forum entitled: Sugar Industry Stakeholders Forum on 2010 Tariff Reduction in Quezon City, Philippnes. This forum aims to generate a consensus position and policy recommendations [...]

Ms. Yeo Joung Suh, KoDHRRA volunteer has concluded her 1 year internship at AsiaDHRRA during which time she was able to gain a deeper understanding of the NGO management process; developed skills on project development through a 1 month volunteer work in a women’s NGO in Khon Kaen, Thailand; enhanced research and documentation skills through [...]

After the success of land reform in the North of our country, during the period from 1955 to 1957, the restoration and rebuilding National Economy started with a new manner of working together in rural areas. Having reallocated lands, Farmers self- organized thousands groups of “mutual help” and “work exchange” to cooperate and help each [...]

“Farmers, your destiny now: you are overestimated in the noble hope by the law makers, are restricted in the legislation of law, are tricked by big companies and are forced to plant certain variety of plants by the government”. This is exposed by a teacher in a lecture in a state’s university in Jakarta. Is [...]

DHRRA Malaysia is one of the Charity organization choosen to be part of – Run for a cause by Standard Charted. All you need to do is to participate in the Marathon and raise funds. Registration fees will be waived in recognition of your commitment and efforts. The catch is — you are encouraged to [...]

The Economic Enabling Program is an income generating effort for the members of the community initiated by the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas, Malaysia (DHRRA Malaysia) and RUMAH RAPHA. DHRRA Malaysia is a civil society moving towards organizing a strong, self-reliant community through poverty alleviation and people’s empowerment initiatives based on the spirit [...]

DHRRA Malysia relaunched their website with a redesign aimed at presenting better information about their activites and  simplify web management. Do pay them a visit and learn about the groundbreaking work they are doing in advancing consumer rights and facilitating dialogues with the different sectors in Malaysia.

AsiaDHRRA, a network of social development organization focusing on rural development in south east Asia, joins the international civil society organization in expressing our deep concern regarding the crackdown of protesters happening in South Korea . We are sad to note the government has not been sensitive to the voice of the people. The current [...]

AsiaDHRRA welcomes Ms. Yeo Jeong Suh, KoDHRRA Member as she starts her one year On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat Office in Quezon City Philippines. During her stay Ms. Suh plans to; Gain insight, deepen understanding and appreciation of the work of NGOs in Asia particularly in the Philippines Acquire basic knowledge on managing [...]

By Ms. Tina Napitupulu Binadesa (or InDHRRA) www.binadesa.or.id Indonesia Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation or REDD is the hot topic in climate change talks. It was first introduced in 2005 and is believed to have a significant role in slowing the global warming process and will be benefiting all parties, developed as well as [...]