Grow Asia Partners’ Advisory Council Meeting
GrowAsia conducted its Partners’ Advisory Council meeting on February 13, 2025, via Zoom and Co-Chaired by Dr. Kanchana Wanichkorn of the ASEAN Secretariat and Ms. Marlene Ramirez, AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General. The gathering discussed the rapid transformation of the development funding landscape and the increasing financing demand for climate resilience, food security, and sustainable agriculture. It also […]
Jaringan Perempuan Pedesaan Nusantara (Nusantara Rural Women Network) Advocacy Education
In 2023, at the JPP Nusantara (Nusantara Rural Women Network) working meeting, female cadres expressed great hope for more substantial support and recognition from women’s organizations at the village level. These hopes also included increased funding, fairer regulation, and policies that actually support farmers and fishers. However, behind that hope, the women cadres of JPP […]
Rural School (Sekolah Pedesaan/SEPEDA)
At the beginning of 2024, Bina Desa started accompanying women fishers of Jeneponto District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, through the initiative of Rural School or Sekolah Pedesaan (SEPEDA). Rural School is a non-formal education program that aims to empower rural communities profoundly and comprehensively. SEPEDA exists as a living-learning space for women fishers, not just a […]
CamboDHRRA organized its 4th General Assembly
The Cambodian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (CamboDHRRA) successfully conducted its 4th General Assembly on February 4. 2025, at Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh. The event served as a crucial platform for members and partners to reflect, strategize, and collaborate. It was attended by 30 participants from its Board of Directors, […]
Multilateral Partnership Meeting (MAP) to promote sustainable organic rubber price chain
CamboDHRRA organized a Multilateral Partnership Meeting (MAP) to promote the Sustainable Natural Rubber Price Chain Month on January 16, 2025, at PNT Palace Hotel, Tbong Khmom Province. The meeting aimed to Increase cooperation between the public, private, and manufacturing sectors and civil society to promote the family rubber price chain in Tbong Khmom province. Consultating […]
Advocacy planning workshop to eliminate child labor in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
A follow-up activity on collaborative advocacy planning workshop to eliminate child labor was conducted by the RISE-UP Project with Rural People’s Organization (RPOs) and Farmers Organization (FOs) on January 28-29, 2025, in Hanjin Compound, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur. Child labor in rural areas of the Philippines, particularly in agricultural settings, remains a significant issue. […]
AsiaDHRRA’s Musyawarah visit with DHRRA Malaysia
AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, HR-OD consultant, Ms. Arlynn Contreras, and Program Manager, Mr. Affan Firmansyah, conducted a Musyawarah visit with its partner DHRRA in the network, DHRRA Malaysia, at Petaling Jaya on January 23- 25, 2025. The call aims to foster stronger relationships and strengthen collective efforts towards achieving the network’s strategic direction through […]
Collaborative advocacy planning workshop eliminating child labor in Davao del Norte
The RISE-UP Project organized an advocacy planning workshop in Balay Silangan, Tagum City, on January 24, 2025, and participated by rural people’s organizations (RPOs) of Kapalong and Asuncion, Davao del Norte. The activities aimed to empower the community to take ownership of child labor issues and work towards practical and sustainable solutions by involving relevant […]
Calibrating results, recognizing achievements, and re/shaping regional strategic plans
The AsiaDHRRA secretariat convened its annual assessment and planning to evaluate the network’s program and project results based on Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021-2025. The objective of the yearly activity is to assess the accomplished work versus the targets, respond to gaps, and define strategies contributing to the realization of SAP. Focusing on the most […]
Strengthening agricultural innovation systems – The DeSIRA CONNECT Days Asia & Pacific
From January 14 to 16, 2025, stakeholders from diverse groups and backgrounds gathered in Hanoi, Vietnam, to foster collaboration, share insights, and create policies at the DeSIRA CONNECT Days Asia & the Pacific. The event served as a venue to unite various actors to strengthen agricultural innovation systems and promote sustainable practices in the region. […]
