Biyayang Lokal Project Launching – a partnership with People’s Organization in urban areas
The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies Association, Inc. (PhilSSA) officially launched the “Biyayang Lokal” project on 31 May 2023 at the Covered Court Dormitory, Pasacola, Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City. The event formally kickstarts the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) project in partnership with the Local Government Units (City and Barangay level). In addition, it […]
Regional collaboration and partnership on Agri Food and Advisory Councils
AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, joined the annual Southeast Asia Agri-Food Roundtable organized by Thai Wah, Temasek, and Rethink Events. With the theme “Catalysing a Greener Tomorrow,” the event served as a platform for 130+ thought leaders, innovators, and collaborators, to build transformational pathways across different parts of the agri-food value chain in Asia. Furthermore, […]
IFAD’s SIS mission with fisherfolks in Zamboanga Sibugay
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) conducted a Supervision and Implementation System (SIS) Mission on 20-21 May, 2023, with the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS), a farmers’ organization (FO). IFAD’s project grant manager Ms. Jerry Pacturan was joined by AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, and visited COMFAS’s oyster […]
IFAD’s SIS mission with Calamansi Farmers’ Organization in Oriental, Mindoro
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), AgriCord, and AsiaDHRRA conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) on 19-20 May 2023 with Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO), an AsiaDHRRA partner farmers’ organization (FO) located in Matulatula, Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. IFAD’s representative Ms. Digna Orduña Manzanilla conducted a series of […]
Setting objectives and monitoring progress with fisherfolks
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Workshop with the operations team of the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) on 17-18 May 2023. The gathering aims to set up the federation’s M&E system by consolidating information from 34 primary organization members or farmer organizations (FOs). […]
PhilDHRRA General Assembly “PhilDHRRA @39: Adapt, Innovate, and Diversify”
AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager Ms. Luchie Blanco attended Phildhrra‘s Sustainability and Innovation Summit and General Assembly and presented a study on Digital Agriculture during the breakout session under “Innovate.” She also discussed AsiaDHRRA’s Strategic Plan and its contribution to accomplishing PhilDHRRA’s objectives in the ongoing General Assembly. The General Assembly themed “PhilDHRRA @39: Adapt, Innovate, and […]
Regional Intersectoral Consultation Workshop Tackling Child Labor
AsiaDHRRA participated in “The 1st Intersectoral Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Declaration on the Elimination of Child Labour” on 16-17 May 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, and virtual. The objective of the workshop is to reaffirm ASEAN’s commitment to tackle all forms of child labor through multi-sector and holistic approaches, address the rise […]
A Focus group discussion on building the capacities and sustainable growth of Coffee Growers
AsiaDHRRA, in partnership with the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), conducted Institutional Building Technical Assessment (IBTA) with the Keytodak Coffee Growers, Inc (KCGI) on 8-13 May 2023 at Sitio Bayugan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. The assessment’s objective is to provide a general overview of the Farmers’ Organization (FO) capacity level, identify areas for improvement, and possible […]
Socio-cultural community formulating ideas and strategy measures to eradicate poverty in the ASEAN region
The ASEAN Secretariat recently held the 2023 ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Knowledge Forum on 7 May 2023 with a theme, “Addressing Gaps and Rethinking Pathways to Eradicate Poverty in ASEAN,” at Nusa Dua, Badung District, Bali, Indonesia. The forum served as a platform for formulating ideas and strategic measures to eradicate poverty in the region. […]
FO-RI: A deep-dive assessment of Agro-ecological practices at the village level
Việt DHRRA coordinated with the Co Noi local officials and farmers to assess Agroecological models in the commune on 8-9 April 2023. The visit is part of the research process in understanding their existing framework, its advantages and disadvantages, the results, achievements, and impacts on local livelihood and the ecosystem. The analysis will be the […]
