AsiaDHRRA joined a general assembly organized by the Lugawon River Farmers’ Association in San Fernando, Bukidnon, on April 24, 2025, in San Fernando, Bukidnon. RISE-UP project’s MEAL Officer, Mr. Wilbert Omega, met with the association – a strong and committed member and discussed the project’s objectives and awareness of child labor.
- The meeting had the opportunity to:
- Strengthening Farmers’ Organizations (RPOs),
- Conducting awareness and advocacy activities,
- Engaging youth in leadership and community education, and
- Supporting sustainable and inclusive agri-entrepreneurship.
AsiaDHRRA and the farmers’ association share a collective goal of building child-labor-free communities and a vision of ongoing efforts on “Harnessing CSO Capacities for Eliminating Child Labor through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Agri-Entrepreneurship.” The initiative is funded by the European Union in partnership with the Kaanib Foundation, Community Organizers Multiversity, and PhilDHRRA.
