Itsasmendikoi staff visit AsiaDHRRA
Asier Arana, formerly a WRF staff and presently working for Itsasmendikoi (IMK) – an integral centre for the formation and promotion of rural and litoral enviroments, visited AsiaDHRRA yesterday in connection with his current research project and had fruitful interaction with PhilDHRRA and AsiaDHRRA staff. Asier is set to undertake a 3 month research on […]
PhilRice harvesting machines
From the inventive guys over at PhilRice comes this harvesting machines. Harvesting has the highest labor requirement, needing about 16 man-days/ha, in rice farming operations. The Rice Engineering and Mechanization Center (REMCenter) of PhilRice designs harvesting machines that help farmers save on labor cost, increase productivity, and lessen the difficulty of farm operations. “We design […]
IFAD InnoWat: Water retention and harvesting
Its summertime in most of southeast Asia these time around and water worries are becoming once again topics of discussions. Here’s an interesting read from IFAD about one their water projects. Water retention and harvesting Context An estimated 40 per cent of the world population lives in arid and semi-arid areas. Rainfall is limited and […]
Support DHRRA Malaysia, join the "Run for a Cause"
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 […]
1,500 Indian farmers commit mass suicide
This is just so sad… Over 1,500 farmers in an Indian state committed suicide after being driven to debt by crop failure, it was reported today. The agricultural state of Chattisgarh was hit by falling water levels. “The water level has gone down below 250 feet here. It used to be at 40 feet a […]
Tony Ledesma (1929-2009), Man of Dialogue: The Power of Networking
A Letter to Bina Swadaya Community TONY LEDESMA(1929-2009), MAN OF DIALOGUE: The Power of Networking by Bambang Ismawan In the 40th anniversary celebration of Bina Swadaya, a book entitled Menuju Indonesia Swadaya (Towards Self-Reliance of Indonesia) written by Eka Budianta was launched. We found in it a figure named DR. ANTONIO L. LEDESMA (80 years […]
DHRRA Malaysia's Economic Enabling Program
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 […]
IFAD’s new Prez calls for agricultural renaissance
Rome, 1 April, 2009 – As leaders of the G20 gather in London to seek shared solutions to the global economic crisis, IFAD’s new President, Kanayo F. Nwanze, called on national governments to accelerate agricultural development. The worldwide financial downturn is threatening to push millions of people into abject poverty, particularly poor rural people in […]
Dok Tony: A life of dialogue
Farewell and Godspeed Doc Tony…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of our beloved founder and DHRRA Pioneer Doc Tony Ledesma today Wednesday, 18 March at 1:30 a.m. His remains lie in state at the Sanctuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati. Novena masses will be held at 8pm daily. Interment will be held on […]
