Category: AsiaDHRRA Programs

Updating and revisiting the monitoring and evaluation tools for Farmers’ Organization for Asia programme

An in-person workshop for the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) programme was organized on 26-28 June 2024 and participated by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) consultants, AgriCord, Asian Farmers Organization (AFA), and Agri-Agency staff.  The meeting updated and revisited the programme’s Theory of Change (ToC) and Logical Framework (LF) and hosted by AsiaDHRRA […]

Celebrating commitments to End Child Labour

AsiaDHRRA participates in celebrating World Day Against Child Labour (WADCL) with the theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, at Kasaysayan para sa Batang Malaya” on 26 June 2024 at Campo Uno Barangay Elizalde and on 27 June 2024 at Campo Dos, Barangay Malamodao, Maco, Davao de Oro. The gathering was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment […]

SEEDS Project Orientation to select farmers’ organization in the Philippines

AsiaDHRRA and PhilDHRRA jointly conducted a series of project orientations to farmers’ organizations (FO), namely Batu Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BAFAMCO) and Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations (COMFAS) in Zamboanga, Sibugay, and Kabangasan-Mapua-Dahilig Arc Cooperative (KAMADA Arc Coop) in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental on 2-5 June 2024. The visits provided comprehensive orientation for FO/Coop and stakeholders regarding […]

Training on Enumerators for RISE-UP Project

AsiaDHRRA, with its partner consortium, conducted a training on enumerators of the RISE-UP Project on 18-20 April 2024 at Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The workshop was led by PhilDHRRA, implemented face-to-face, and utilized various approaches such as learning exercises, lectures, and other training instruments. It was the 1st community level training to generate community […]

Project launch against child labor in agriculture sector in the Philippines

AsiaDHRRA, in collaboration with the Community Organizers Multiversity – CO Multiversity, Kaanib Foundation, Inc., and Phildhrra-Mindanao, launched the RISE-UP (Resilience Inclusion Sustainability Empowerment Unity Progress) project on 17 April 2024 at Barangay Mankila, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.  The event was attended by farmers’ organisations from Bukidnon and Maguindano (young youth, rural women, farmers), local […]

The VIII Global Conference Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet

AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General, Ms Marlene Ramirez, participated in World Rural Forum’s (WRF) 8th Global Conference Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet, held at Europa Palace, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, on 19-21 March 2024.  Ms Ramirez spoke at a special event on the Economic Sustainability of Family Farming, Value Chains, and Associativism and shared the experience of Matulatula Agrarian […]

AsiaDHRRA’s landmark initiative on digital agriculture in partnership with the DHRRA and Cambodian Government

AsiaDHRRA and CamboDHRRA organized a dinner meeting with H.E. Dr. Chivoan Sao, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Rural Development of Cambodia, on 26 February 2024.  The Ministry pilots a landmark initiative to develop 50 model villages in 25 provinces in Cambodia, with two per province to follow a set of criteria that includes […]

Signing ceremony between AsiaDHRRA and CamboDHRRA in the implementation of SEEDS project

AsiaDHRRA and CamboDHRRA recently signed a partnership to implement the Smallholder Economic Empowerment through Digital Solutions (SEEDS) project at Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 26 February 2024.   The ceremony was joined by CamboDHRRA’s Chairperson Neth Sovann, AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General Marlene Ramirez,  CamboDHRRA’s Executive Director Him Noeun, and SEED’s Regional Project Manager Carlo Angelo Cordero. CamboDHRRA will partner […]

Pilot launch of Biyayang Lokal expansion leveraging small businesses and communities

The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) project has reached a significant milestone with the pilot launch of Biyayang Lokal expansion in Caloocan City.  Productive meetings and fruitful collaboration between RUML and KCOOP through PhilSSA have led to this groundbreaking initiative aiming to streamline ordering and distributing rice as an identified pilot product.  Additionally, KCOOP will consolidate […]

Setting the green lights to eliminate child labor through building capacities, multi-stakeholder partnerships and agri-entrepreneurship

The formal signing of AsiaDHRRA’s latest project on “Harnessing CSO Capacities for Eliminating Child Labor (ECL) Action through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Agri-entrepreneurship” took place at the Partnership Center, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on 23 January 2024.  The ceremony was attended by AsiaDHRRA’s project management and financial team, focal program officers from COM, Kaanib, and PhilDHRRA-Mindanao, […]

Creating mechanisms on farm planning and production benefitting the farmers

The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team organized an orientation on farm production and planning for suppliers to Buklod Agrarian Reform Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBARC-MPC) at Buenavista, Quezon Province, on 25 January 2024.  BBARC-MPC is a 2,200-member cooperative under NATCCO and is engaged in planting lowland vegetables.  The insightful gathering was attended by 18 participants, 13 […]

Understanding the business models and operations of community small-business enterprises

The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team visited and interviewed selected lead store, carinderia (eatery), and sari-sari (variety) owners on {specific dates} at {place).  The activity collaborates with the Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PhilSSA) and Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit and Savings Cooperative (KCOOP) under the Biyayang Lokal initiative, which aims to understand […]

Operational Planning to Eliminate Child Labor in the Philippine agriculture

AsiaDHRRA organized operational planning for its latest project on “Harnessing CSO Capacities for Eliminating Child Labor (ECL) Action through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Agri-entrepreneurship” on January 19-20 and 22, 2024.  The program seeks to catalyze a multi-stakeholder partnership mechanism to establish rural youth organizations at a local level, create livelihood opportunities, support agri-enterprises for affected families […]

AsiaDHRRA’s participation at the The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)

The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) organized the 2nd Regional Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Declaration on the Prevention and Elimination of Child Labour in Vientiane, Lao PDR on 29-30 November 2023.  The gathering was hosted by Thailand’s Children’s Rights and represented by […]

Handcrafted products from farmers and fisherfolks – an RUML holiday season’s theme

The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA) attended a two-day bazaar at the Ateneo De Manila University (Katipunan Campus) on November 13-14, 2023, organized by the Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) – Ateneo de Manila University. The event featured a pleasant array of handcrafted products by rural farmers and fisherfolks across the […]

A series of meetings updating FO4A project with partner DHRRA and member Farmers’ Organizations in Indonesia

AsiaDHRRA organized a series of meetings with its DHRRA partner, Yayasan Bina Desa, and Farmers’ Organization (FO) members in Indonesia on 6-13 November 2023.  The mission’s first leg was with Bina Desa on 6-7 November 2023 in Jakarta, discussing providing technical support and coaching services to its farmers’ organization members.  A visit was followed by […]

A vision that unites – the launch of PhilDHRRA’s weekend market

The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA), through its social enterprise Project Philmart, has taken a significant move to bridging the gap between rural and urban markets at the launching of their weekend market in Vista Valley Subdivision in Marikina City on 5 November 2023. The weekend market was […]

Nutri-package for a positive impact – an RUML commitment

AgriCOOPh Federation continues its deliveries of essential commodities to the Marikina School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), reaching 6,071 students receiving nutrient-rich food packages in 17 schools. The program runs for 24 weeks and is in collaboration with CamSur MPC and the local government of Marikina. AgriCOOPh is a consortium member of the USAID – US Agency […]

Production expansion and community hub for multi-purpose cooperative and indigenous farmer’s group – An inclusive RUML initiative

The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) and the Partnership for the Developmental Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP) hosted a meeting with Care Filipinos Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) and Pamana Matarek Inc. on 10 October 2023.  The meeting collectively identified priorities for establishing a lemongrass nursery to expand production to address the increasing demand for juice, oil, capsules, […]

Monitoring and Evaluation of the RAI Learning Programme

CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA currently organize a focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII) surveys with the trainees and stakeholders of the Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) Learning Program conducted in 2022. The RAI Training has provided the trainees with the knowledge and developed skills to support women and youth better to voice their […]

Regional training on Agroecology, Policy Advocacy and Constructive Engagement

AsiaDHRRA organized a six-day Regional Training on Agroecology (AE) and Policy Advocacy (AE) and Constructive Engagement (CE) on 25 September – 6 October 2023 live via Zoom conference.  The Farmer Organizations’ Leading Research and Innovation of Agroecology for Sustainable Food Systems (FORI) is a global project in partnership with AgriCord and funded by the European […]

Rural-Urban Market Link updates on partner collaborations

Mr. Ryan Washburn, Mission Director, Mr. Jeffrey Goebel, Director for Economic Development and Governance, and Mr. Jay De Quiroz, Economic Development Specialist of the USAID, visited the GlowCorp office in Cabuyao, Laguna, for a project meeting with the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team on 28 September 2023. The discussion highlighted the latest project accomplishment with […]

Case studies on partnership against hunger programs in the Philippines presented in a global forum

The World Rural Forum (WRF), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organized a series of Global Webinars: Towards Innovative Policies to Enhance the Transformative Role of Family Farmers on 11 and 13 July 2023. Ms. Katlea Zairra Itong, National Coordinator, PhilDHRRA, presented an in-country case study on Partnership […]

Partnership updates and planning to support the marginalized poor and farmers organisation

AsiaDHRRA and the People’s Business Center (PBC) visited the AgriCOOPh Federation and the Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (Phildhrra) on 22 June 2023. The team involved AsiaDHRRA’s Mr. Cezar Belangel and Mr. Edmond Carpeso, and PBC’s Vicky Serrato and Wilma Guinto came to discuss the latest Rural-Urban Market Link […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A forum advancing agroecology transitions through increased partnership development and cooperation

AsiaDHRRA participated in a side event on “Harnessing agroecology through partnerships to transform food systems” organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Centre for International Cooperation and Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD) on 29 March 2023 in […]

Capitalization Workshop: A review and refinement of the RAI Learning Programme

AsiaDHRRA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) jointly organized a Capitalization Workshop in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from 22-24 March 2023. The meeting gathered the subject matter experts (SMEs) from CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA to capture the lessons learned from the RAI Learning Program (RAI-LP) conducted in 2022 in their respective […]

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 […]

A dialogue of priority outputs to enhance business operations of honeybee producers

AsiaDHRRA and the Phuc Thanh Beekeeping Cooperative (PTBC) organized a meeting to discuss the cooperative’s general direction and primary concerns. Mr. Cezar Belangel, AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager, was met by Dr. Buiquang Toan and the VietDHRRA volunteer staff, Ms. Ly Khanh and Ms. Ngoc Ho, on 24 February 2023 at Phuc Thanh, a Thai Nguyen Province […]

Supporting palm sugar FOs in Vietnam advancing to a full-fledged cooperative

AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, convened a meeting with the An Giang Farmers Union (AGFU) project management committee on 20 February 2022. He was accompanied by Ms. Nguyen Viet Ha, Vice Director of International Cooperation of Vietnam Farmers Union (VNFU), and received by AGFU’s project management committee Director, Mr. Le Hung Cuong. AGFU […]

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, […]

Counting numbers and synergizing partnerships through coaching to Farmers’ Organization partners

AsiaDHRRA has provided a series of coaching and mentoring with its partner farmers’ organization (FO) finance in November – December 2022 online via Zoom.  The practice is part of AsiaDHRRA’s continuing project orientation on accountability requirements per FOs of its Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program and aligned with its Strategic Action Plan (SAP).  The […]

A collaboration to learn and innovate, AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa’s advisory visit to Ngudi Mulyo and Galih

AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa (InDHRRA) visited Ngudi Mulyo (NM) and Galih farmers’ group in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, on 7-9 December 2022 to provide advisory services and discuss updates and progress under the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program. Recently, Ngudi Mulyo mobilized support from several government agencies through machinery, tools, and production building to upgrade their […]

The RAI National Dialogue: A platform for Women and Youth farmers’ organizations to advance and lead

AsiaDHRRA’s member DHRRAs, namely CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA, organized a multi-stakeholder National Dialogue event on Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI). The forum was attended by the same participants from the National Training event (Learning Programme) held on October 2022, representing the government agencies, private sectors, NGOs, academe, cooperatives, and women and youth organizations (farmer organizations). Participants […]

IFAD Supervision and Implementation Support (SIS) Mission in the Philippines

7 September 2022 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Country Director Mr. Hubert Boirard and consultants Mr. Alok Kumar and Tamara Lampe, convened a meeting with AgriCord member agri-agencies implementing the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) as part of the regular IFAD SIS mission in the Philippines at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat […]

AsiaDHRRA program launch “Business Expansion of ISLACO Philippines” with ISLACO

20 – 21 July 2022 –AsiaDHRRA’s Project Officer Ms. Luchie Almagro-Blanco, visited Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Philippines, for the official launch of the Farmers’ for Asia (FO4A) cooperation with the Island of Samar and Leyte Agriculture and Cooperative (ISLACO) on 20-21 July 2022. FO4A is providing capacity-building assistance to ISLACO, supported by AsiaDHRRA in cooperation with […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes Regional Dialogue on Family Farming in Asia and the Pacific

29 June 2022 – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), La Via Campesina, and the Pacific Island Farmers Organisation Network (PIFON), co-organized the […]

Pre-Inception meeting on Child and Youth Labor in Agriculture (CYLA)

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA), and the Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA) conducted the Child and Youth Labor in Agriculture (CYLA) pre-inception meeting on 22 March 2022 via Zoom, with participation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United […]

AsiaDHRRA convenes ReCoERDO-Asia 6th Regional Project Coordinators (RPC) and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting

Quezon City – AsiaDHRRA convened ReCoERDo-Asia’s Regional Project Coordinators (RPC) and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Members in the 6th Joint RPC and PAC Meeting on 27-28 July 2020 via Zoom. Some 40 participants attended the meeting including the AsiaDHRRA ExeCom and secretariat members, and National Project Management team members from CamboDHRRA, InDHRRA/Bina Desa, DHRRA Malaysia, LaoDHRRA, […]

AsiaDHRRA showcases impact stories of Farmers Organizations in FFP-Asean virtual workshop

Brussels (via GoTo) – AsiaDHRRA shares the success stories of FOs supported under the Ffp Asean Afosp on 22-23 July 2020 in the “FFP-Asean Impact Story Virtual Workshop” via Go To Meeting. AsiaDHRRA shared the stories of impact of 6 FOs and 10 individuals/families,  specifically, Akphivat Srok Yeung Agricultural Cooperative in Cambodia, Islaco Cooperative in […]

Ngudi Mulyo in partnership with InDHRRA conducts e-training on natural farming

Yogyakarta,Indonesia – Ngudi Mulyo in partnership with Yayasan Bina Desa /InDHRRA conducted an online “Training on Development of Natural Agriculture and Aquaculture Planning” on 29-30 June 2020, via Zoom. The training was attended by 26 participants representing seven (7) farmer groups in Patuk and Karangmojo Districts. Ngudi Mulyo is one of the farmers organizations supported by FFP-AFOSP program of Agri […]

AsiaDHRRA, DHRRAs, FO Partners Gather to Discuss Improvement of Service Delivery

Bali, Indonesia — AsiaDHRRA convened its partners farmers organizations (FOs) in a Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) FO Partners Forum (FOPF) with the theme, “Refinements of services of DHRRAs to Farmers Organizations and Farmers Organizations to their Members,” on 16-17 October 2018 at Prime Plaza Hotel, Sanur-Bali, Indonesia. Some 50 farmers leaders, DHRRA leaders, and, AgriCord […]

AsiaDHRRA holds 11th General Assembly

Bali, Indonesia — AsiaDHRRA convened a regional forum cum 11th General Assembly in Prime Plaza Hotel, Sanur-Bali, Indonesia on 13-15 October 2018, hosted by Bina Desa. With the theme, “Advancing Rural Community Resiliency to Achieve SDG2030: The Role of Rural Development and Peoples’ Organizations”, DHRRA members together with strategic partner-peoples’ organizations, agri-agencies, council of leaders, […]

DHRRA Networks and Partners discuss SDG Localization in Rural Areas

Bali, Indonesia –AsiaDHRRA gathered some 51 participants from DHRRA networks, strategic partner-peoples’ organizations (PO), and, intergovernmental bodies in a Training-Workshop on SDG Localization held on October 12, 2018 at Prime Plaza, Sanur-Bali, Indonesia. With the aim to popularize SDG and ASEAN Vision localization in rural context, discussions focused on, among others, the importance of people’s […]

AsiaDHRRA holds back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visits

Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA convened back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Livestock and Rice Production, and Honey Products social enterprises. The visits were held on 26 – 02 December 2017 in Batangas, Metro Manila, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Cebu, and, Cavite. This learning visit was participated by over 30 farmer leaders, and, DHRRA representatives from […]

AsiaDHRRA joins Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association Project Launching

Eastern Samar, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager Cezar Belangel participated as a guest speaker in the project launching of the Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association held on 19 November 2017 in the Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar.  Other guests include Lawaan Mayor Florencio Almeda, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture of the Sanguniang Bayan, farmer leaders […]

AsiaDHRRA joins on the 10th National Coffee Summit

Davao City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program Manager Florante Jesus Villas, joined the 10th National Coffee Summit with the theme: “Bridging the Gap to Quality.” Held on 24 – 25 October 2017 at SMX Convention Center Davao, the event was attended by various coffee producers and farmers, civil society organizations, farmers’ organizations, and […]

AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange on Dairy Research and Enterprises in PH

Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Carabao Research and Support Institutions, and Related Enterprises held on 23 – 29 October 2017 in Laguna and Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Six farmer leaders from Lao Cai Farmers Union of Vietnam (LCFU) participated in the learning visit. The participants visited the DVF Dairy […]

AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visit on Coco Sugar

Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange: Learning Visit on Coco-Sugar Social Enterprises for select farmer leaders from An Giang Farmers Union (AGFU) of Vietnam. It was conducted on 24 – 30 September 2017 in the Philippines. The participants visited various coco sugar cooperatives and enterprises including Healthy Sweets Mindanao Corporation in Panabo […]

AsiaDHRRA, Bina Desa host South-South Learning Exchange Visit

Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia –AsiaDHHRA in partnership with Bina Desa (InDHRRA) conducted aSouth-South Learning Exchange (SSLE) Visit, with a theme: “Empowering Rural People’s Organizations through Social Enterprise” on 23-29 August 2017 in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. A total of 46 leaders of rural people’s organizations and representatives of national DHRRAs in 8 Asean Countries participated […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the Forum on Strengthening Partnerships for Smallholder Agriculture and Rural Development

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Marlene D. Ramirez and Mags Catindig, participated in the Forum on Strengthening Partnerships for Smallholder Agriculture and Rural Development in Cambodia held on 10 August 2017.  The forum was co-organized by DHRRA Working Partners in Cambodia: FliFly and FNN; and, attended by representatives of local NGOs, farmers’ organizations, […]

MARCCO organize the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress

Oriental Mindoro, Philippines – Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO) convened the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress on 28 July 2017 in Oriental Mindoro. It was attended by representatives from government agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, and local farmers’ organizations. The event was made possible with support by AsiaDHRRA. The congress served as venue […]

AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA participate in the AFOSP-MTCP2 Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA Secretary General Marlene D. Ramirez and AgriCord Program Manager Noël Monteyne joined the representatives from people’s organizations that convened in Yogyakarta for the ASEAN Farmers’ Organizations Support Program (AFOSP)-Medium Term Cooperation Programme phase II (MTCP2) Southeast Asia + China Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting on 23-26 July 2017. The 5-day event served […]

Agri-agencies in PH conduct Planning–Workshop

Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted the AgriCord PH Synergy Planning-Workshop on 13-14 July 2017 at AsiaDHRRA Headquarters. It was attended by representatives of agri-agencies in the Philippines including, Agriterra, CSA, Trias, and, We Effect. PhilDHRRA, as national agri-agency member of AsiaDHRRA also participated in the activity. The planning-workshop aimed to craft the medium-term action […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the ASEAN 2017 MSME Development Summit

Pasay City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program Manager Cezar Belangel, participated in the ASEAN 2017 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Summit held on 14 July 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center. The event brought together MSMEs owners, government agencies, civil society groups, and, other stakeholders from ASEAN Member States. The […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the EU Partnership Forum 2017

Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General Marlene Ramirez and Program Manager Mags Catindig, together with Mr. Pan Sopheap, Executive Director of Farmers and Nature Net, joined the European Union (EU) Partnership Forum 2017 held on 6-7 July in Brussels. Over 500 civil society organizations, local authorities, development, and, human rights groups, as well as representatives […]

AsiaDHRRA gives input to the IFAD PH’s COSOP 2017-2022

Pasig City, Philippines – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Philippines conducted Stakeholders Consultation for Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2017-2022 at the Astoria Plaza, Pasig City, on 06 June 2017. It was attended by representatives from civil society organizations, research institutions, UN bodies, government agencies, and, private sectors. AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program […]

AsiaDHRRA at the 12th ASEAN SOC-COM

Jakarta, Indonesia— AsiaDHRRA, represented by Ms. Mags Catindig, attended the 12th Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOC-COM) held on 15-16 May 2017 at the ASEAN Headquarters. The annual conference gathered the members of ASEAN Committee of Permanent Representatives, Chairs/Vice Chairs of various ASEAN Sectoral Bodies under the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar, representatives […]

LaoDHRRA conducts workshop on UN SDG, ASEAN Vision, and the role of civil society in eradicating poverty

Vientiane, Lao PDR – LaoDHRRA conducted a National Consultation-Workshop with representatives from the government, rural development organizations and people’s organizations. The workshop, held on May 2, 2017, aimed to present and validate LaoDHRRA’s policy study, define action points and areas for cooperation between and among the government and civil society to contribute in localizing the […]

AsiaDHRRA, CSA host North-South Learning Exchange Visit for its members and partners

Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA and Collectif Strategis Alimentaires (CSA) hosted the North-South Learning Exchange in Belgium and France on 2-10 May 2017. This exchange visit aims to look at various models of “territorial development” as EU’s approach for sustainable rural development. The event brought together the members of AsiaDHRRA and leaders of their respective partner […]

AsiaDHRRA meets with EU Development Cooperation to discuss agricultural development priorities in the ASEAN

Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA members and partners participated in a dialogue with the European Union’s (EU) Directorate General for Development Cooperation on 2-10 May 2017 to improve understanding about EU and discuss its rural and agricultural development priorities in the Asean region. The delegation was composed of leaders from AsiaDHRRA, the DHRRAs and their partner-farmers’ […]

AsiaDHRRA, CSA to hold North-South Learning Exchange Visit

AsiaDHRRA conducts regional training-workshop on financial sustainability for NGOs and RPOs

Cebu City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA organized the “2nd Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Financial Sustainability: Social Enterprise and Project Development” on 6-8 April 2017 at Montebello Villa Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines. The training-workshop aimed at providing venue for DHRRA leaders and staff, as well as their respective partner-rural people’s organizations’ (RPOs’) leaders, to appreciate […]

DHRRAs gather for 1st ReCoERDO-Asia Joint Project Advisors and Coordinators Meeting

Cebu City, Philippines – The Annual Regional Program Committee (RPC) assessment and planning of ReCoERDO-Asia was held last 3-4 April 2017 in Cebu City, Philippines. It was attended by members of Regional Project Management Team and National Project Coordinators from Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and, Thailand. The annual assessment and planning was […]

AsiaDHRRA, WRF host side event during the 2017 APFSD

Bankok, Thailand – The World Rural Forum and AsiaDHRRA organized a side event: “The Contribution of Family Farming in Achieving SDGs in Asia” on 31 March 2017at UN Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand. This was organized as part of the 2017 Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Forum (APFSD). In the said side event, Dr. Daniel […]

AsiaDHRRA holds PMEAL training for FOs

Hanoi, Vietnam – AsiaDHRRA, through VNFU, conducted a training-workshop on “Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (PIMEAL)” last 25-26 March 2017 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This training-workshop was organized in response to VNFU’s expressed need to enhance project management capacities of its provincial staff, as well as, officials of members and partner farmers’ organizations […]

AsiaDHRRA, VNFU conduct knowledge exchange workshop on cooperative

Hanoi, Vietnam – AsiaDHRRA, together with Collectif Stratégies Alimentaires (CSA), Vietnam Farmers Union, and the Asian Farmers Alliance for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), successfully co-organized the “Workshop on Knowledge and Experience of Agricultural Cooperatives in Vietnam and Delivery of Services to Accelerate their Growth and Development” on 27-29 March 2017 in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was […]

VietDHRRA conducts its 4th General Assembly

Hanoi, Vietnam – VietDHRRA, hosted by Center for Agricultural Extension Volunteers, organized its 4th General Assembly on 23-24 March 2017. It was participated by representatives of 17 member-organizations. The General Assembly agreed on the priority agenda of the network in the next three years and the action points for revitalizing the network, including mobilization of […]

AsiaDHRRA attends CSO workshop on national implementation of SDGs

Bangkok, Thailand – AsiaDHRRA participated in the “Regional Workshop on National Implementation of SDGs And Voluntary National Review (VNR) of UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF)” on 24-25 February 2017 at IBIS Riverside Hotel, Bangkok. The Asia Partnership of Civil Society on Sustainable Development (APSD) and Asia Development Alliance (ADA) jointly organized the workshop, which was […]

R8 Alliance meet with NATCCO and SIDC on Agri-Coop building

Quezon City, Philippines – Last November 19, 2016 around 20 representatives coming from Farmers’ Organizations of Region 8 or R8 Alliance, AsiaDHRRA, PhilDHRRA, and PAKISAMA met with key officials of the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) and Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC). The meeting objectives are the following: Explore the support of NATCCO and SIDC […]

AsiaDHRRA continues support to FAKZ and FASAP

Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR – Last October 30, 2016, Mr. Florante Villas, AsiaDHRRA Program Manager, met with farmer leaders of Farmer Association of Khangvieng Zone (FAKZ) and Farmers Association for Sustainable Agricultural Production (FASAP) to discuss with their leaders about the progress of the projects that AsiaDHRRA has supported. FAKZ project will soon progress from […]

DHRRA Members attend Regional Learning Session on MEAL

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – The Regional Learning Session on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) was held last September 18, 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The learning session was organized by MyanDHRRA and AsiaDHRRA, and attended by MEAL Focal persons from DHRRA Malaysia, PhilDHRRA, InDHRRA, ThaiDHRRA, CAEV-VietDHRRA, MyanDHRRA, Cambodia partners Farmer’s Life Improvement […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the Global Dialogue on FAO Regional Conferences and Evaluation Meeting

Rome, Italy – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General, and AFA–representing the CSO AdHoc Steering Committee for FAO Engagement (AHC)–and the members of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC) joined the global assessment of the FAO Regional CSO Consultations. The meeting was held last June 7-8, 2016 at the FAO Headquarters in […]

AsiaDHRRA at the ADB 2016 Food Security Forum

Mandaluyong City, Philippines – Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) and the Post-Yolanda (Haiyan) Fund for Local Initiatives, two of the major programs being implemented by AsiaDHRRA, were showcased in the recent Food Security Forum and Techno Show organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last 23-24 June 2016. The two programs implemented in partnership with farmers’ […]

AsiaDHRRA in the 2016 Grow Asia Forum

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General of AsiaDHRRA, discussed the importance and role of Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) during the session on Engaging Farmers’ Organizations at the 2016 Grow Asia Forum. The session focused on developing the Grow Asia Partnership stakeholders’ understanding of FOs and how they can be engaged to build scalable models […]

Local and National Farmers’ Organizations in Indonesia Exchange Experiences, Technologies, and, Learning

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa, together with CSA and Agriterra, organized a three-day farmers’ organizations (FOs) and partners exchange forum, with the theme: “Building Synergy and Cooperation among Partner FOs and Their Supporting Agri-Agencies in the Development and Growth of FOs.” The forum and synergy was held last 22-24 May 2016 at Sheraton […]

AsiaDHRRA launches its new program: ReCoERDO Asia

Jogjakarta, Indonesia — DHRRA representatives from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, with partners from regional and global development organizations, such as the ASEAN Secretariat, the ASEAN Foundation, Asian Farmers Association, Collectif Strategis Allimentaires, and, World Rural Forum, gathered last 18 May 2016 at Sheraton Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia for the launching of a new […]

AsiaDHRRA to launch ReCoERDO-Asia

Yogyakarta, Indonesia — AsiaDHRRA will be formally launching its new program, entitled, Regional Cooperation to Empower Rural Development Organizations in Asia or ReCoERDO-Asia on 18 May 2016 in Sheraton Resort, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. AsiaDHRRA has recently signed a five-year Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission (EC). The FPA aims to: Develop the capacities of […]

AsiaDHRRA, EC sign 5-year Framework Partnership Agreement

Brussels, Belgium – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, signed the Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission (EC), represented by Mr. Neven Mimica, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development.  The FPA is a five-year development cooperation between the Commission and select global and regional umbrella civil society organizations. The […]

AsiaDHRRA Secretariat Gears up for 2016

Baguio City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA Secretariat held its 2015 Assessment and 2016 Annual Planning on 23-27 February 2016. The annual assessment cum planning workshop also served as preliminary operational planning as the network prepares for its new flagship program for 2016-2016: Regional Cooperation on Empowering Rural Development Organizations in Asia (ReCoERDO-Asia).  

AsiaDHRRA, MyanDHRRA to host workshop on market empowerment of small farmers

This training workshop aims to develop understanding of participants and enhance their skills in utilizing available strategies and tools to build small producers market bargaining power.  The participants’ insights and views will also serve as guide in succeeding capacity building activities. The participants include representatives from national and local farmers’ organizations, civil society/NGOs, and faith-based […]

FO Leaders from Yolanda Affected Areas Visit Successful Agri-Coops

Batangas, Philippines – Nine farmer leaders representing farmers associations in the provinces of Eastern Samar and Leyte (Region 8) and the province of Palawan went on learning visits to Soro-Soro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC) on 23 November 2015 and to Buklod Unlad Multi Purpose Cooperative on 28 November 2015. Both cooperatives are located in the […]

National and Local Groups of Farmers Discuss Strengthening of Agri-Coops in PH

Quezon City, Philippines – At least 80 representatives of local and national farmers’ associations and cooperatives gather during the National Forum on Agri-Cooperatives on 27 November 2015 at Institute of Social Order, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. It was led by PAKISAMA, with support from AsiaDHRRA, CSA, We Effect, Trias, Agriterra, NATCCO, FSSI, PhilDHRRA, […]

AsiaDHRRA supports Institutional Purchase Program for Family Farmers

Quezon City, Philippines – The Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISMA), in  partnership with Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), and with support from Collectif Strategies Alimentaires (CSA) and AsiaDHRRA, organized an “International Knowledge Sharing and Learning Workshop on Institutional Purchases” on 24 November 2015 at La Breza Hotel, Quezon City. It […]

AsiaDHRRA to host RTD on Challenges in Seaweeds Production and Marketing in Region 8

This RTD aims to share findings of several market studies conducted by BFAR, Oxfam and AsiaDHRRA on the seaweed industry in Region 8. It also aims to come-up with a shared action plan to develop the seaweed industry in the region and agree on a mechanism for its implementation. Provisionary program may be downloaded from […]

CSOs hold pre-AMAF Meeting

Makati City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, Asian Farmers Association, and Oxfam hosted Civil Society Organizations’ Forum on Engaging the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF), which aimed at developing and building consensus on common and priority issues that CSOs could focus on their AMAF policy engagements. It was held on 09 September 2015 at […]

AsiaDHRRA shares stories of family farmers' post-yolanda recovery

AsiaDHRRA is pleased to share its latest video highlighting some of the results of farmers organizations’ (FOs’) projects that are being supported through the Post-Yolanda Fund Facility for Local Initiatives (Year 1). The supported FO-managed projects have assisted them in coping during the early days after the disaster, renewed their livelihood and have prepared them to plan […]

CDEA, AsiaDHRRA launch Value Chain Study on Khao Kai Noy in Laos

Xiengkouan, Lao PDR – The Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and AsiaDHRRA are pleased to announce the publication of the Khao Kai Noy (Little Chicken Rice) Value Chain Study Report in eight villages in Pek District, Xiengkouan province in Laos PDR. This is related to the project cooperation with Farmers Association in Khanvieng Zone […]

AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA in ADB’s 48th Annual Meeting

Baku, Azerbaijan – AgriCord, represented by Mr. Noel Monteyne, Programs Coordinator  and, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Board Member and AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, attended the ADB’s 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on 2-5 May 2015 at Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mr. Monte served as resource person during civil society’s side panel discussion […]

Midterm evaluation of Post-Haiyan Fund Facility commenced

Quezon City, Philippines – From 9-15 April 2015, an interim external evaluation of AsiaDHRRA’s Post-Haiyan (Yolanda) Fund Facility for Local Initiatives was conducted to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement in the management, project strategies, implementation processes, relationship with partners in preparation for the second phase of the project beginning May 2014. The evaluation was […]

Karuna Pathein, AsiaDHRRA launch Rice Value Chain Study in Myanmar

Pathein, Myanmar – The  Karuna Myanmar Social Services Diocese of Pathein (Karuna Pathein) and AsiaDHRRA are pleased to announce the publication of the Rice Value Chain Study Report in Einme Township of Ayeyarwaddy Region. This study has been made possible with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and AgriCord. To request […]

NACF, ICAO, AsiaDHRRA discuss possible cooperation

Seoul, South Korea – AsiaDHRRA secretariat, together with its former Chairperson Dr. Wen-Chi Huang, met with Mr. Gwang-Seog Hong of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, and, Ms. Hyo-suk Park of the International Co-operative Agricultural Organisation (ICAO) on 27 February 2015 to discuss how NACF and ICAO could support the Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) of AgriCord, […]

GILL shares its Lifelong Learning Approach

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – Dr. Sung Lee, President of Gyeonggi-do Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning (GILL), and, AsiaDHRRA’s Vice Chairperson for North Asia, shared the Golden Triangle Project approach, which puts premium on creating sustainable job opportunity while building a “happiness learning community.” In this approach, GILL has developed a tool, dubbed as “Happiness Index,” […]

AsiaDHRRA gears up for its new 5-year strategic plan

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – Members of the Executive Committee and secretariat gathered for a 2-day planning-workshop on 24-25 February 2015 in Gyeonggi-do Provincial Institute for Lifelong Learning Institute Training Center, Suwon Si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The 2015-2020 strategic plan, with a theme: “Towards a vibrant rural people’s organizations and resilient agricultural communities,” affirms the DHRRA’s […]

KTLFA, PDCI farmer leaders exchange learning visits

Bula, Camarines Sur – AsiaDHRRA hosted the learning exchange visits of 2 farmers from Kyone Ta Loke Farmers Associations (KTLFA) in Pathein Myanmar, and, 2 farmers from Pecuaria Development Cooperative, Inc. (PDCI) on 18 – 28 February 2015. the KTLFA implements a cooperation on rice farming and marketing with financing from AsiaDHRRA through the Farmers’ […]

AsiaDHRRA shares community-based technology transfer approaches

Bogor, Indonesia – Ms. Mags Catindig, Program Officer, presented AsiaDHRRA’s learning experiences in empowering farmer organizations during the “3rd SATNET’s Policy Dialogue on the Role of Technology Transfer in Agriculture for Sustainable Development Outcomes” on 11 February 2015. Mags underscored the importance of group development model or participatory, community-based approaches as the DHRRA network’s good […]

AsiaDHRRA trains farmer leaders on community organizing, project and knowledge management

Tacloban City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, in partnership with PhilDHRRA and PAKISAMA, conducted a training-workshop with a theme: Basic Orientation on Community Organizing an Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation from 31 January to 2 February 2015.

AsiaDHRRA kicks off 2015 International Year of Soils with ISFM Training

28 January 2015, Ormoc City, Philippines — In celebration of the 2015 International Year of Soils, AsiaDHRRA conducted a training-workshop on Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) from 26th-28th January 2015. Participants were volunteer farmer agri-technicians from the farmers’ organizations being supported by the Post-Yolanda Fund for Local Initiatives.

AsiaDHRRA launches new project with coffee farmers in Indonesia

14 December 2014, Bengkulu, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA inked partnership agreement with Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) for the project, entitled: “Improving position of small coffee farmers in the value chain through cooperation in marketing of coffee for increased market benefit.” The project covers six sub-districts of Reja Lebong Regency and eight sub-districts of Kepahiang Regency in […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes IYFF Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement

25 November 2014, Quezon City, Philippines — AsiaDHRRA together with the Government of the Philippines (GoP)—through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)—the International Fund for Agriculture and Organization (IFAD), the Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO),PhilDHRRA, PAKISAMA, ANGOC, and, Philippines Agri-agency Synergy recently hosted the national celebration of the International […]

ADB, AsiaDHRRA host 2014 AgriCord General Assembly

26 November 2014, Pasig City, Philippines – The AgriCord held its Board Meeting and annual General Assembly on 26 and 28 November 2014, and was co-hosted by AsiaDHRRA and the ADB at its Headquarters in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. The Advisory Committee to the Farmers’ Fighting Poverty composed of regional (continental) Farmers’ Organizations  was […]

PH Agri-agencies host IYFF Partnership Night

24 November 2014, Quezon City, Philippines – The agri-agencies in the Philippines (PH Synergy)—Agriterra, AsiaDHRRA, CSA, Trias,  and We Effect, —hosted the IYFF Knowledge Learning Market-Policy Engagement (IYFF KLM-PE) Partnership Night, which aimed to introduce AgriCord and PH Synergy to the engaging government agencies, partner farmers organizations, and other civil society groups.

DHRRA celebrates 40th Anniversary

YANGON, MYANMAR – A simple gathering of some pioneers ,DHRRAs, and partners  marked the celebration of DHRRA 40th founding anniversary. The night was filled with sharing of stories, talents, and culture of DHRRAs.

AsiaDHRRA convenes 9th General Assembly

YANGON, MYANMAR — AsiaDHRRA successfully held its 9th General Assembly in Yangon, Myanmar on 2-4 October 2014, hosted by MyanDHRRA. In celebration of 2014 International Year of Family Farming, the GA’s theme is “Empowering Family Farmers and Building Resilient Communities in Rural Asia: The role of civil society organizations, government, and the donor community.”   […]

Asiadhrra to hold 9th General Assembly in Myanmar on October 2-4, 2014

Asiadhrra will hold its 9th General Assembly on October 2-4, 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar.  The event will also commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the DHRRA Network which was born in 1974 in Swanganiwas, Thailand ushering the birth of country DHRRAs accompanied by CENDHRRA until 1994, when AsiaDHRRA was evolved to focus on the regional DHRRA […]

Kyone Ta Loke Farmers Association starts implementing its project

A project launching and planning workshop was held recently in Kyone Ta Loke participated by officers, representatives from 6 villages and members of Kyone Ta Loke Farmers Association (KTLFA).  The launching and planning workshop is a start-up activity of KTLFA’s project entitled “Enhancing rice productivity and organizing for collective marketing” involving 3,500 farmers in Eimme […]

Asiadhrra facilitates Farm and Livelihood Rehabilitation Projects in Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas in the Philippines

By Cezar Belangel, Program Manager AsiaDHRRA joined hands with farmer-fisherfolk associations in the rehabilitation efforts in the Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) affected areas in the Visayas Region and in Palawan Province. Together with Fondation de France and AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA set up the Post Yolanda Fund  for Local Initiatives which initially channeled a total of 20 […]

FASAP successfully concludes Leadership and Organizational Strengthening Project

By Florante Villas Farmers Association for Sustainable Agriculture Production (FASAP) conducted an end-of-the-project evaluation last May 14-15 in FASAP Office and Training Center, Khoun District, Xingkhouang Province. The project entitled “strengthening of leadership and organization capacity of FASAP” is funded by AsiaDHRRA under the Farmers Fighting Poverty programming of AgriCord with support from the DGD […]

FAKZ gets a boost for organic rice production and marketing

By Florante Villas Farmers Association of Khangvieng Zone (FAKZ) and AsiaDHRRA held a joint planning workshop for a project “Enhancing capacities of 3,000 farmers in organic rice production and marketing.” Attended by officers and farmer-leaders from 9 villages in Khangvieng, the planning workshop facilitated a unity of understanding between and among members and leaders of […]

VNFU Training on Effective Policy Advocacy

Training activities related to the 2nd Phase of Asiadhrra cooperation with the Vietnam Farmers’ Union on Constructive Engagement for effective policy advocacy resulting to responsive services and programs to its members continue on with the latest  activity conducted on March 30 – April 6, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The knowledge exchange is being brought down […]

Asiadhrra funds development cooperation project with Laos Farmers

By Nonoy Villas, Regional Program Manager, Asiadhrra In another groundbreaking milestone, Asiadhrra launched its first development cooperation project in Laos. On the occasion of FASAP’s planning workshop held last January 16-17, 2014,  Asiadhrra and Farmers Association for Sustainable Agriculture Production (FASAP) in Khoun District, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR signed an agreement of cooperation to strengthen […]

Asiadhrra assists VNFU in the launching and conduct of start-up planning workshop

Last December 16-18, 2013, AsiaDHRRA participated in the launching and conduct of the start-up planning workshop held in VMQ Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam. This activity is part of the Phase 2 of the Project entitled Building VNFU staff’s capacity in using right tools to support the development of collective economic forms in agriculture.  This project is […]

VNFU launches Phase 2 of the Building capacity of VNFU leaders and staff in Policy Advocacy Project

AsiaDHRRA continues to support Viet Nam Farmers Union (VNFU) in building capacity of leaders and staff in policy advocacy by providing technical and program assistance in the launching of the Phase 2 of the project entitled “Building capacity of VNFU leaders and staff in Policy Advocacy, Phase 2” last December 11, 2013. The conference held […]

Asiadhrra gearing up for IYFF 2014

At the global level, both the official and CSO processes are rolling for the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) 2014. CSO and Official side events on the IYFF are taking place from Oct 3-11, 2013 in Rome in conjunction with the upcoming 40th Session of the Committee on World Food Security. Asiadhrra will be […]

Asiadhrra to present in the 2012 ASEAN Social Forestry Network Conference

Mr. Florante Villas, representing Asiadhrra will share a presentation on Asiadhrra’s experiences in engaging with ASEAN and other intergovernmental agencies during the ASEAN Social Forestry Network Civil Society Forum 2012 entitled, ‘ASEAN Civil Society Forum on Social Forestry and Climate Change’. The Forum will be held on June 2012 at the Angkor Paradise Hotel in […]

Asiadhrra holds Execom meeting in Hanoi

Asiadhrra will hold its first ExeCom Meeting for 2012 in Hanoi, Vietnam today. Dr. Toan will host the meeting at the Vietdhrra office. Among the matters to be discussed include a review of the network operations for the past 2 years, an overview of the opportunities and challenges and partnerships for the upcoming period and […]

ATIGA Unbound

We are releasing another downloadable ebook for your reading pleasure, this time about the Implications of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) on the livelihood and welfare of small stakeholders in Philippine agriculture and industry This research on ATIGA was anchored by AsiaDHRRA for the Trade Advocacy Group (TAG) and was undertaken by Ms. […]

Asiadhrra scoping study on Strengthening Social Accountability Mechanism for Food Security and Agricultural Development out now!

This study is part of an initiative to strengthen social accountability mechanisms for food security and agricultural development. Specifically, the program aims to strengthen the capacity of CSOs to monitor and analyze public expenditure processes of IFIs, in particular, the ADB, and the national agencies focusing on agriculture. This paper will: Provide background information on […]

LSFM wraps up Phase 1

AsiaDHRRA is currently finalizing the program evaluation of the Linking Small Farmers to Market program conducted by external consultants Dr. Nerlie Manalili and Mr. Jing Pacturan. The evaluation has generated several promising insights and possibilities that will ensure the continued success of the commodity marketing initiatives undertaken by the partners. LSFM is in exploratory talks […]

PhilDHRRA to hold social accountability forum on May 18

The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA)  will be conducting a forum on May 18, 9:00am to 2:30pm, at the Discovery Suites (Drake, 42nd floor) in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The forum is a culminating activity of the  study on Strengthening Social Accountability Mechanisms for Food Security and Agricultural […]

CRS Experience – Support to Agro-Enterprise Development in Nghe An Province (Vietnam)

Ms. Chu Thi Mai Anh, Agricultural & Rural Enterprise Development Project Officer, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) The CRS has partnered with the Province of Nghe An to promote a territory approach to agro-enterprise development. This means that the project needs to 1) be implemented through the Government administration structure; 2) improve the skills and knowledge […]

Mechanisms for Product Quality and Food Safety: Tips for Entry into the Supermarket

By Rene Guarin Executive Director, Upland Marketing Program Mr. Guarin introduced the Upland Marketing Program and related about its nearly twelve years of experience in selling directly to supermarkets. He said that direct selling to supermarkets is inevitable given the worldwide trend of increasing rate of grocery sales due to various factors, such as the […]

Overview of Challenges Experienced by Small Farmers in Engaging with Markets

Overview of Challenges Experienced by Small Farmers in Engaging with Markets, by Mr. Nonoy Villas, presented the rationale behind supporting small farmers’ commodity-based associations. He started with the definition of terms to illustrate that the small farmers have the weakest link in both the supply and the value chains. He added that small farmers are […]

Food Safety And Product Quality Issues And Problems

Country Presentations from Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia Philippines Mr. Luis Caballero Jr., Vice Chairperson of Zamboanga Sibugay High Value Marketing Crop, presented their community’s experience in maintaining food safety and quality standards for calamansi. In terms of maintaining product quality, this involved the processes before planting, the maintenance requirements during planting season, as well […]

Understanding Agricultural Chains towards Enhanced Market Access

By Dr. Nellie Manalili, Regional Adviser for Asia on Market Access, Vredeseilanden (VECO) Much of the problems in the agricultural sector exist because we do not understand what is going on. That is why we need to understand what are agricultural chains and how these are linked to the market. In a simple marketing system, […]

The Market Situation and the Challenges for Small Farmers: Agri-business and Competitive Agro-Industries

By Mr. David Hitchcock, Agribusiness and Infrastructure Officer, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Mr. Hitchcock’s presentation focused on the macro-side or larger picture of agribusiness, which is an important aspect to understand about agriculture. There are real differences between small holders (small farmers) and the agri-businessmen and recent sector trends and impacts […]

Financial Crisis Conference monograph out now!

We are very pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of the activity monograph of the Regional Conference on the Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on the Vulnerable Sectors in the Region: Civil Society Voices and ASEAN. The booklet is available in both digital and printed format. You can download […]

Third LSFM Regional Training and Workshop held in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Cagayan de Oro City, June 29 – Representatives from networks of rural NGOs and people’s organizations from nine countries in Southeast and East Asia gathered in Cagayan de Oro City from June 28 to July 2 to discuss how the small farmers and farmerholders can hurdle the extremely difficult challenges of entering and participating competitively […]

LSFM taking off!: Team visits the pilot countries

A Team composed of Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General of AsiaDHRRA, Ms. Ma. Elena Rebagay, Program Manager and Mr. Nonoy Villas, Project Coordinator of Linking Small Farmers to Markets visited and conducted an In-Country LSFM Project Orientation Meetings with anchor organizations in the Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam during the period January 18 to 27, 2008. […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts Altour Workshop

AsiaDHRRA and PhilDHRRA Luzon conducted an Altour workshop last November 7, 2007 at the PhilDHRRA Partnership Center in Quezon City. The workshop was participated by PhilDHRRA Luzon members who have altour interest and initiatives, namely Fundacion Santiago, Otradev Foundation, LIKAS, ICDAI, ASCODE Foundation, NORLUCEDEC & Batanes Development Foundation, Inc. The workshop resulted in an initial […]

Learning Circle For Rural Peoples In Asia

Inspired by the rich and dynamic exchanges and fellowship during the series of Asian Rural Leaders’ Dialogue (ALD), AsiaDHRRA was inspired to continue providing mechanisms for dialogue for life or musyawarah. In line with this, the network conducted series of round table discussions (RTDs) from April until July involving key pioneer leaders and groups engaged […]

AsiaDHRRA Altour Workshop

AsiaDHRRA participates in Philippines Altour Planning Workshop

Ms. Lorna David, AsiaDHRRA CBRMD Program officer, is set to participate in the Provincial Ecotourism Research Validation and Planning Workshop to be held on October 10-11, 2007, in the Irosin Sorsogon, Philippines. The workshop is being conducted by LIKAS, a Sorsogon-based NGO with the support of Peace and Equity Foundation, the Foundation for Sustainable Society, […]

Asian Leadership Development Growth Tool

This is a tool developed by AsiaDHRRA and currently implemented by our Leadership Development Program. download the tool here….

Empowering and Engaging Rural People with the Market: AsiaDHRRA Experience

As a regional network, the most significant contribution of AsiaDHRRA is the formation of a regional federation of farmers – the Asian Farmers’Association for Sustainable Rural Development or AFA, a regional alliance of farmer federations and organizations in ten Asian countries, representing 9 million farmers. Established in May 2002, its formation was a fruit of […]

AFA and AsiaDHRRA in First Farmers' Forum

AFA represented by Tri Heru Wardoyo, Esther Penunia and AsiaDHRRA represented by Marlene Ramirez participated in the recently concluded First Farmers’ Forum in conjunction with IFAD’s 29th General council Meeting held from 13-16 February 2006 at Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome, Italy. Around 55 representatives of farmers’ organizations from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, […]

AFA Strategic Planning and Second General Assembly moved to Cambodia

After the postponement of the original schedule last February, the AFA Strategic Planning and Second General Assembly will finally push through on April 6-12, 2006 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to be hosted by Farmer and Nature Net (FNN), an AFA associate member, with the assistance of its NGO partner, CEDAC (Cambodian Center for Study and […]

Nothing impossible: reflections on my internship

By Shui Tsai  My first contact with AsiaDHRRA was the Farmers’ Exchange Visit in Taiwan in 2003. At that time, I had the opportunity to meet people from different countries. During the FEV, I learned a lot from them because they shared information with me on how they contribute to help farmers in their respective […]

AFA conducts 11th AFA ExeCom meeting

AFA held its 11th Executive Committee (ExeCom) last March 9-10, in Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai province of Thailand, right after the Thailand FEV. The ExeCom decided to register AFA in the Philippines, and approved project concept papers on AFA’s WTO advocacy work for year 2005 sustaining the sustainable rice campaign through mainstreaming of the […]

AFA conducts 6th Farmers’ Exchange Visit in Thailand

Forty-four participants from ten Asian countries participated in the 6th Farmers’ Exchange Visit (FEV), conducted by AFA and AsiaDHRRA and hosted by SorKorPor (SKP) Thailand last February 28 to March 9, 2005. The first part of the FEV was the first celebration of AFA Day, held February 28, at a village in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand. […]

2nd Asian NGO Leader’s Dialogue held in Thailand

Thirty-three NGO leaders convened at the Pinnacle Resort Hotel in Chonburi, Thailand last March 1-5, 2005 for the Second Asian NGO Leaders’ Dialogue supported by the OSIDEV. The event was a follow-up to the Asian Leaders’ Dialogue held in October 2003 in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The first part provided the opportunity for the participants to deepen […]

AsiaDHRRA 2005-2010

AsiaDHRRA will conduct a strategic planning workshop on March 20-22, 2005 in the Philippines. The workshop is part of the strategic planning of the network. A preparatory activity which includes a simplified “social audit” of the network was undertaken early this year.

Field visit in Changmai

On March 3-6, 2005, AFA through SORKORPOR, its member in Thailand, will host a four day “Field Visit to Sustainable Agricultural Technology Sites in Chiang Mai”. Participants will have a chance to stay with foster farming families who practice sustainable agricultural technologies. After the field visit a capacity building session focusing on the “Review and […]

Leaders' Dialogue to be held in Thailand

The dialogue with trade negotiators will serve as the first part of the leaders’ Dialogue which runs until March 6, 2005 at Pinnacle Hotel, Sattahip, Thailand. The second part will focus on sharing and discussion on the responses to the Tsunami disaster. NGO leaders involved in relief and rehabilitation efforts will be sharing their efforts […]

2nd Asian Leaders' Dialogue to be held on February 2005

The Second Asian Rural NGO Leader’s Dialogue, themed “Defining and Nurturing Asian NGO Leadership Amidst Globalization” originally set to be held on November 15-20, 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand has been rescheduled sometime in the first quarter of 2005. What is ALD? The Asian Leaders’ Dialogue is a central component of a 3-year project under AsiaDHRRA’s […]

AFA conducts Asian Rice Forum

Thirty two farmers and NGO leaders from ten Asian countries belonging to AsiaDHRRA and AFA (Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Development) attended the “Asian Forum on Rice: Promoting Sustainable Rice, Upholding the Interests of Small Rice Farmers”, held from August 9-18. The event is part of AFA’s and AsiaDHRRA’s joint Sustainable Rice Campaign, in celebration […]

TaiwanDHRRA OJT

The second DHRRA On-the-Job Trainee arrived in August 02, 2004 from Taiwan. Ms. Shu Hui Tsai, a second liner of TaiwanDHRRA, has a master’s degree in Agribusiness Management from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. She will join the AsiaDHRRA secretariat for one year following an OJT program that was jointly developed by […]

2nd Leadership Development Session Held

Last May 17-21, 2004 key leaders and staff of AsiaDHRRA took a break from work and headed to Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in Tagaytay to energize their spirit and further hone their leadership capacity. The second leadership development session included a refresher session for the second liners to prepare them for the second […]

AFA Conducts 2nd Core Group Strengthening Workshop

The newly-composed Executive Committee (ExeCom) of AFA (Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development) held its 2nd Core Group Strengthening Workshop last June 1-6, in Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The workshop, with the theme, “Enhancing AFA to Promote the Asian Peasant Agenda”, was attended by 19 participants representing the regular members of AFA and […]

AsiaDHRRA and AFA participate in EARWG seminar

Tri Heru Wardoyo, AFA Chairperson, Vic Fabe, AFA ExeCom member, and Esther Penunia, AsiaDHRRA Advocacy Officer, participated in a three day rice seeds seminar with the theme: “Rights, Life and Culture, Stand Up for our Rice”, held in Devt. Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City, Philippines last March 29-April 2. The workshop was organized by […]

AsiaDHRRA shares AFA formation experience with SA Network

Farmer leaders of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SA Network), a national network of sustainable agriculture advocates and practitioners assisted by the Catholic-based National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA) in the Philippines, was pleased to know about how AFA was formed and the insights that AsiaDHRRA acquired in the five-year formation process. Esther Penunia shared the […]

AFA Launches 2004 Sustainable Rice Campaign

Year 2004 is International Year of Rice. Being a regional farmers’ organization in the largest rice-eating and rice-producing region in the world, AFA embarked o­n a Sustainable Rice Campaign this year. To launch this campaign, a rice forum and a rice festival were held last February 15, in Karawang, West Java, as part of the […]

1st SEARDA Project Advisory Group Meeting

The PAG, which serves as an advisory body to the Southeast Asia Rural Development Award (SEARDA), met for the first time in February 11, 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is composed of respected individuals from the NGO, academe, and the government sector. They discussed in detail the program design and the specific components of the […]

AFA Approves 8-point Asian Peasant Agenda

The Executive Committee (ExeCom) of AFA approved an 8-point Asian Peasant during its 6th meeting held last October 26 in the boardroom of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union in Hanoi. The Agenda was a synthesis of the results of the three sub-regional conferences AFA held the past two months. It was a response to problems they […]

AFA Conducts Mekong Sub Regional Conference on the Asian Peasant Agenda

The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) conducted the Mekong Sub regional conference on the Asian Peasant Agenda last 22-26 October in Hanoi. It was attended by 20 participants from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam . The participants pushed for the implementation of alternative trade, particularly farmer-to-farmer market exchanges. It also decided to […]