Second batch of capacity-building workshop on conflict-sensitive agricultural investment promotion planning initiative
AsiaDHRRA conducted the second batch of learning workshops to enhance the capacities of the provincial governments of North Cotabato and Bukidnon on 5-6 November 2024. The activity is under the project “Strengthening the Implementation of Regional and Local Peace and Development Agendas (SPADe),” supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit’s (GIZ). As SPADe project’s service […]
AsiaDHRRA’s advisory services with coffee producers in the south
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Managers, Mr. Florante Villas and Mr. Cezar Belangel, Organizational Development Consultant, Ms. Arlynn Contreras, facilitated an assessment with the Impalutao Dalwangan Sawaga Agrarian Reform Cooperative (IMDALSA) in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, on 6-8 March 2024. The cooperative is a member of the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), with 14 million assets, and is involved […]
A panel discussion on Sustaining Agriculture through Collaborative Partnerships
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Florante Villas, participated in a panel discussion on Sustaining Agriculture through Collaborative Partnership organized by the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) during the key partners’ meeting at Makati Diamond Residences, Makati, on 5 December 2023. The discussion generated insights to shape policies, inspire initiatives, and nurture collective efforts beyond […]
Farmers’ Organization Assessment with the Peace and Equity Foundation
AsiaDHRRA and the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) jointly organized a visit to the Kauyagan Savers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (KSMPC) in Impasugong, Bukidnon, on 10-12 October 2023. The series of meetings discussed identifying success stories, operational gaps, and possible interventions to improve the cooperative’s future operations. PEF provides financing and technical support to the cooperative of […]
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 […]
Organizational assessment and collective partnership with partners in Lao PDR
AsiaDHRRA and LaoDHRRA convened a meeting on 21 March 2023 to assess the status and organizational direction and look for more possible partnerships to work collectively in the future. The AsiaDHRRA team was welcomed by LaoDHRRA Board, namely Mr. A Khom Tounalom (Ph.D.), Mr. Boun Oum Douangphrachanh, Mr. Khampa Keomanychanh, and Mr. BounKeua Vongsalath (Ph.D.). […]
AsiaDHRRA’s advisory services to smallholder cacao farmers: a MEDA project
AsiaDHRRA, in collaboration with Phildhrra-Mindanao, co-organized a planning workshop with members of the Board of Directors and Management of the Maragusan Multipurpose Cooperative (MAMPCO) on 20-21 March 2023 at MAMPCO’s Indigenous Function Hall in Davao de Oro. MAMPCO is a 51-year-old primary cooperative with Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) certification, and it has 3,785 members comprising […]
Designing a strategy addressing Gendered Environment, Social Inclusion, and Governance with Cacao Farmers
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Florante Villas, in collaboration with PhilDHRRA Mindanao, organized the recent action planning workshop with FARDECO Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Cadalian, Baguio District, Davao, on 16-18 February 2023. The workshop was designed to craft a plan addressing AsiaDHRRA’s recommendations based on the results of an assessment of performance in a Gendered Environment, […]
AsiaDHRRA joined a capacity building training conducted by MEDA-Philippines
5 September 2022 – AsiaDHRRA and the Philippine Family Farmers’ Agriculture Fishery Forestry Cooperatives Federation (AgriCOOPh) participated in a capacity-building training on Environmental Social and Governance (G-ESG) conducted by the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Philippines. The learning has organized a hybrid online and in-person workshop by the Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable […]
AsiaDHRRA and MEDA partnership supporting small-holder cacao farmers
5 September 2022 – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) and Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) – Philippines inked a partnership contract in support of the project “Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (RIISA).” The event was presided over by Ms. Catherine Sobrevega, Country Director of […]
