Training of Trainers on the BBL Program held
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – With the objective of strengthening the capacity of DHRRA network members, FO leaders, and their respective second liners on basic competence and attitude towards participatory processes, the Training of Trainers on the Building a Better Life (BBL) Program was held last 15 – 17 September 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw, […]
AsiaDHRRA co-organizes the Civil Society Forum on Engaging the AMAF
Last August 22, 2016, the CSO Forum on Engaging the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Attended by 21 CSO representatives coming from international, regional, and national Peoples’ Organizations and NGOs, the CSO Forum on Engaging the AMAF was co-organized with AFA and Oxfam, and supported by the European […]
New AgriCord President Jean-Francoise Isambert visits AsiaDHRRA and R8 Alliance
Quezon City, Philippines – Last July 25, 2016 newly elected AgriCord President Jean-Francoise Isambert with Ms. Hannelore Beerlandt, agricultural economist and staff of AgriCord, visited AsiaDHRRA. The visit is part of the new President’s series conversations with each Agri-agency. Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General of AsiaDHRRA, gave a brief history of AsiaDHRRA, and how each network […]
Asiadhrra to hold 9th General Assembly in Myanmar on October 2-4, 2014
Asiadhrra will hold its 9th General Assembly on October 2-4, 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar. The event will also commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the DHRRA Network which was born in 1974 in Swanganiwas, Thailand ushering the birth of country DHRRAs accompanied by CENDHRRA until 1994, when AsiaDHRRA was evolved to focus on the regional DHRRA […]
Kyone Ta Loke Farmers Association starts implementing its project
A project launching and planning workshop was held recently in Kyone Ta Loke participated by officers, representatives from 6 villages and members of Kyone Ta Loke Farmers Association (KTLFA). The launching and planning workshop is a start-up activity of KTLFA’s project entitled “Enhancing rice productivity and organizing for collective marketing” involving 3,500 farmers in Eimme […]
Asiadhrra facilitates Farm and Livelihood Rehabilitation Projects in Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas in the Philippines
By Cezar Belangel, Program Manager AsiaDHRRA joined hands with farmer-fisherfolk associations in the rehabilitation efforts in the Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) affected areas in the Visayas Region and in Palawan Province. Together with Fondation de France and AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA set up the Post Yolanda Fund for Local Initiatives which initially channeled a total of 20 […]
FASAP successfully concludes Leadership and Organizational Strengthening Project
By Florante Villas Farmers Association for Sustainable Agriculture Production (FASAP) conducted an end-of-the-project evaluation last May 14-15 in FASAP Office and Training Center, Khoun District, Xingkhouang Province. The project entitled “strengthening of leadership and organization capacity of FASAP” is funded by AsiaDHRRA under the Farmers Fighting Poverty programming of AgriCord with support from the DGD […]
FAKZ gets a boost for organic rice production and marketing
By Florante Villas Farmers Association of Khangvieng Zone (FAKZ) and AsiaDHRRA held a joint planning workshop for a project “Enhancing capacities of 3,000 farmers in organic rice production and marketing.” Attended by officers and farmer-leaders from 9 villages in Khangvieng, the planning workshop facilitated a unity of understanding between and among members and leaders of […]
New edition of FAO's “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” released
FAO released their latest edition of the “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture” which highlights growing role of fish in feeding the world. The accompanying infographic sums it up well. Interestingly, in the report, FAO highlights the very important role of smallholder activities (a perspective and strategy which Asiadhrra strenously promotes in its programs and […]
VNFU Training on Effective Policy Advocacy
Training activities related to the 2nd Phase of Asiadhrra cooperation with the Vietnam Farmers’ Union on Constructive Engagement for effective policy advocacy resulting to responsive services and programs to its members continue on with the latest activity conducted on March 30 – April 6, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The knowledge exchange is being brought down […]
