Category: DHRRA News

A Celebration of 50th Year: Empowered to Lead and Innovate!

AsiaDHRRA, with its partner DHRRAs, farmer organizations, development partners, and donors, celebrated its 50th Anniversary, recalling its milestone, priorities on family farming, farmers forum, and new programming cycle in 2025, in Ha Noi, Vietnam, on 22 to 25 December 2024. The first day of celebration reflected on recognizing the founding leaders (including posthumously) who sustained […]

Project ACRE launched

AsiaDHRRA launched its recent initiative on “Strengthening the Agency of CSOs in Developing Policy Framework for Equitable Rural Development and an Enhanced Contribution of Family Farmers Towards the Achievement of the SDGs (ACRE)” at Surabaya, Indonesia on 29 August 2024.  The project works toward promoting rural development and agricultural policies to achieve economic growth and […]

Round Table Consultation on the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF), Cambodia

AsiaDHRRA and the Cambodian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (CamboDHRRA) jointly organized a round table discussion on the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) on July 18, 2024, at Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh.  The event assessed the country’s implementation status in the context of the UNDFF Global Action Plan […]

Celebrating 40th anniversary through partnerships and Agroecology advocacy

The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA) celebrated its 40th anniversary by organizing a Tree Planting activity with the Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development – Pilipinas (CARRD), Tuy Natural Farming Association, supported by the Tuy Municipal Police and AsiaDHRRA.  The significant event was held at Sitio Maligtong, […]

CSO meeting in preparation of forest resources management in Lao PDR

AsiaDHRRA’s partner organization, Lao Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Asia (Lao DHRRA), participated in a meeting on forest resources management organized by the Lao Civil Society Organization Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (Lao CSO FLEGT) on 2-3 July 2024 at Vientiane Plaza Hotel, Lao PDR.  The event was a preparatory […]

Enhancing communication in the network through monthly information dissemination

The Cambodian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (CamboDHRRA) recently updated the network through its monthly production and dissemination of e-Newsletter, which is posted on the website and official Facebook page.  The knowledge product serves as a documented compilation of the organization’s latest news on projects, partnerships, and future engagement, including […]

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 […]

SEEDS Project Orientation to select farmers organization in Cambodia

From 27 to 29 May 2024, the Cambodhrra project management team visited and oriented seven farming communities in three selected provinces targeted for implementing the Smallholder Economic Empowerment through Digital Solutions (SEEDS) project. The team assessed seven agricultural cooperatives (AC) in three select provinces, as their partner farmer organizations suggested, including the FNN, FWN, FAEC, […]

National Consultation to promote Agroecology in the context of ASEAN, the Philippines

The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA), in collaboration with AsiaDHRRA, organized a National Consultation to promote Agroecology in the context of ASEAN on 30 April 2024.  The assembly served as a platform to discuss relevant ASEAN frameworks and national agroecological policies and programs from stakeholders representing family farmers organizations, civil […]

National Consultation to promote Agroecology in the context of ASEAN, Cambodia

The Cambodian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (CamboDHRRA) organized the National Consultation to promote Agroecology in the context of ASEAN on 8 April 2024, in Phnom Peng Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  The workshop was in coordination with CamboDHRRA’s various stakeholders, namely, the Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring partnerships to scale-up efforts on sustainable food systems in the region

A team led by Ms. Amy Melissa Chua, Head of Partnerships at GrowAsia and Country Director at the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA), visited the AsiaDHRRA secretariat to discuss and explore possible cooperation between the organizations. PPSA is a multi-stakeholder partnership platform initiated by Grow Asia, a regional platform for inclusive and sustainable agriculture […]

PhilDHRRA General Assembly “PhilDHRRA @39: Adapt, Innovate, and Diversify”

AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager Ms. Luchie Blanco attended Phildhrra‘s Sustainability and Innovation Summit and General Assembly and presented a study on Digital Agriculture during the breakout session under “Innovate.” She also discussed AsiaDHRRA’s Strategic Plan and its contribution to accomplishing PhilDHRRA’s objectives in the ongoing General Assembly. The General Assembly themed “PhilDHRRA @39: Adapt, Innovate, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.). […]

Project Philmart: Linking farmers from rural areas to urban communities for food security

The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (Phildhrra) launched its recent initiative, “Project PhilMart,” on 28 February 2023 at the PhilDHRRA Compound, Quezon City. Project PhilMart is a component of Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML), a project implemented by a consortium led by GlowCorp and funded by USAID. The consortium consists […]

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 […]

Shaping and Framing Rural Digitalization – DVEA Validation Workshop in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam

AsiaDHRRA’s partner DHRRAs in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam conducted a validation workshop on Digital Village Ecosystem Assessment (DVEA), a component step of the Digital Village Initiative (DVI) programme to analyze and understand the current status of digitalization and readiness of selected villages.  The workshop aims to validate the DVEA results by generating feedback on […]

Women and Youth farmer organizations realizing their roles at the RAI National Validation events

CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA organized a 1-day National Validation event to finalize the draft strategy paper formulated from the Dialogue Event on empowering women and youth in Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines. It was participated by the women and youth organizations from the National Training (Learning program) on October […]

The Launching of Rural-Urban Market Link Project: People’s Business Center – an initiative to benefit marginalized communities and attain food security

The Public Launch of the People’s Business Center (PBC) Rural-Urban Market Link: Establishing a Mechanism to Promote Inclusive Livelihood for the Marginalized Poor was held on 16 December 2022 at the Institute of Social Order (ISO) in Ateneo de Manila University. The Consortium Project is led by the Global Organic and Wellness Corporation (GlowCorp) in […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA organized the Digital Village Ecosystem Analysis (DVEA) results and planning workshop

AsiaDHRRA and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized the presentation of Digital Village Ecosystem Analysis (DVEA) results and Planning Workshop Activity of the Rural Transformation and Digital Village Development in select ASEAN countries on 1 December 2022 via zoom.  The workshop responds to the plans with the villages anticipating bringing new digital development opportunities […]

AsiaDHRRA convened Sub-regional meetings with DHRRA member partners in the region

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized three sub-regional cluster meetings of its DHRRA members from the sub-region Mekong (Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam), Southeast (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines), and Northeast (Korea, Taiwan) on 14, 15, and 17 November 2022, respectively, via zoom.   The objectives of the series of […]

The ASEAN Master Plan on Rural Development 2022 to 2026 is now published!

16 November 2022 – The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit adopted the 1st Master Plan on Rural Development 2022 to 2026. The Master Plan presents common strategic directions for the community pillars with differentiated priorities and actions for the AMS encompassing aspects such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, resilience to shocks, and improving rural livelihoods, which […]

AsiaDHRRA and CamboDHRRA co-organized a side-event on Digital Agriculture

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA), through its partner member/partner CamboDHRRA, co-organized a side event on “Agricultural Digitalization: Implications on Economic Justice, Digital Justice & Food Sovereignty in Southeast Asia.” The workshop was coordinated with the ETCgroup and Climate Watch Thailand during the ASEAN Civil Society Conference / […]

AsiaDHRRA organized a series of MEAL workshop to farmers’ organizations

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized a series of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) workshop for its partner DHRRAs and farmers’ organization (FO) in the region on 24, 28, and 31 of October 2022 via zoom conference.  The session’s objective is to review and orient the […]

RAI Learning Program on Empowering Women and Youth conducted in Cambodia, Lao-PDR, and the Philippines

AsiaDHRRA’s member and partner DHRRAs in the region, namely, CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA, organized the Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) Learning Program on Empowering Women and Youth in their respective countries on 4-15 October 2022.  The activities are follow-ups from the Learning Program Dry Run organized by AsiaDHRRA capacitating Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Cambodia, Lao […]

Digital Village Ecosystem Assessment analysis on select ASEAN countries

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized a series of Digital Village Ecosystem (DVEA) analyses in four select countries, namely, the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, on 28 September and on 3, 4, and 10 October 2022, respectively, via Zoom.  The event was joined by members and partners […]

Presentation of Asia-Pacific’s past three years’ achievements of the UNDFF implementation

Mr. Pan Sopheap, AsiaDHRRA Vice-Chairperson, and CamboDHRRA Chairperson presented the achievements on behalf of Asia-Pacific of the past three years of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) implementation and key messages from the preparatory regional dialogue at the First Global Forum of the UNDFF 2019-2028.   He highlighted the promotion and awareness of UNDFF […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts advisory mission in Vietnam

31 August 2021–AsiaDHRRA organized a ten-day field mission visit to its farmers’ organization partners and convened meetings with its members in Vietnam. Secretary-General Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Finance Manager Ms. Lorna David, and Senior Program Managers Mr. Florante Villas and Mr. Cezar Belangel were accompanied by Ms. Nguyen Thi Viet Hà, Vice-Director of External Affairs & […]

AsiaDHRRA organized a forum on Digital Agriculture

AsiaDHRRA organized a virtual Regional Forum on “Rural Transformation: Harnessing Digital Agriculture towards Strengthening Small-farmers’ Resilience” on 9 August 2022. It was actively participated by 57 delegates from AsiaDHRRA partner Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Rural Peoples’ Organizations (RPO) in Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam; and […]

AsiaDHRRA presents CSOs’ initiative on Promoting Responsible Investment in Agriculture

9 June 2022 —  Ms. Mags Catindig, AsiaDHRRA’s Assistant Secretary General presented the network’s advocacy and capacity-building initiatives on youth and women’s access to Responsible Agricultural Investments (RAI) during the Regional Forum on implementing ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (ASEAN-RAI): Advancing Responsible Investments to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), […]

AsiaDHRRA organizes first thematic learning session on Rural Youth

AsiaDHRRA organizes its first Thematic Learning Session focusing on Rural Youth, with the theme “Youth as Frontrunners for Sustainable Rural Development”, on 27 May 2022 via Zoom online. Implementing the new AsiaDHRRA Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021 – 2025 is anchored on cross-cutting concerns as fundamental building blocks of the network’s programs and projects at different levels. […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the ASEAN 18th SOC-COM Conference

AsiaDHRRA, with priorities on deliverables of the ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan (RDMP), participates in the eighteenth Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (18th SOC-COM) with the theme “Promoting and Implementing the Care Economy in ASEAN”, on 27 May 2022, via online. The ASEAN Secretariat organised the 18th Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary-General Ms. Marlene Ramirez participating in Side Event 18 – Strategies to address child labour in artisanal fisheries and aquaculture, of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. The 5th Global Conference convened with only three years left to achieve the goal of the elimination of all child labour by 2025, […]

AsiaDHRRA x Grow Asia Quarterly Catch Up – 23 March 2022

The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) participated in a quarterly bilateral meeting organized by Grow Asia to provide progress updates and seek opportunities for future collaboration. AsiaDHRRA presented a brief update of its activities and results delivered related to the implementation of its initiative on ASEAN Guidelines on […]

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 launches projects with farmers’ organizations

21 March 2022 via Zoom – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized the launching of 11 projects under the EU-IFAD program, with support from AgriCord, entitled: Strengthening Farmers Organizations for Asia (FO4A). The 11 Farmers Organization partners of FO4A project are: 1) Coalition of Municipal Fishers Associations […]

AsiaDHRRA organizes Digital Village Initiative inception workshop

15 march 2022 via Zoom – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) organized the Digital Village Initiative (DVI) Output 2 Inception Workshop. The event was joined by 31 participants, with representation from management/operation of four (4) implementing country DHRRA partners, namely: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, six National […]

AsiaDHRRA, FAO coordination meeting on RAI

JUST IN!!! 2 March 2022 – AsiaDHRRA and FAO coordination meeting via Zoom for the updating and feedbacking on the implementataion and outputs of #RAI. For the next steps, the meeting initially opened a wndow for future opportunities for cooperation of AsiaDHRRA and FAO building on the results, especially on the women and youth mapping […]

AsiaDHRRA presents in Bangladesh CSO consultation

HAPPENING NOW!!! 2 March 2022 – AsiaDHRRA presents its paper “Scaling up Inclusive Digitalization in Agriculture Value Chains” during the National CSO Consultation in Dhaka, Bangladesh in a hybrid modality. The consultation in Bangladesh is the last preparatory event for the 36th FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) happening on 3 to […]

AsiaDHRRA joins in the 36th APRC consultation in the Philippines

22 February 2022 – AsiaDHRRA joins the 36th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) Country Consultation in the Philippines, as one of the reactors during the panel discussion. The 36th APRC will be conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 8 to 11 March 2022 which will tackle the priorities for FAO in the region under […]

AsiaDHRRA’s work in ASEAN magazine

We are delighted to share The ASEAN magazine’s latest issue on rural development, spotlighting the importance of pursuing transformative rural development to ensure the region’s economic, social, and environmental viability. AsiaDHRRA’s contribution is featured in the Inside View Section. Preceeded by articles from ASEC and member state expounding on the importance of rural development and […]

PhilDHRRA organizes LNA workshop on women and youth in RAI

16 – 17 February 2022 – PhilDHRRA in partnership with AsiaDHRRA and FAO organized a Learning Needs Assessment Workshop on “Empowering women and youth in responsible investments in agriculture and food systems”, on 16 to 17 February 2022 via Zoom. The workshop gathered some 27 representatives from civil society organizations, non-government organizations, farmers organizations, cooperatives, […]

AsiaDHRRA meets with the new head of ASEAN Poverty Eradication and Gender Division

15 February 2022 – AsiaDHRRA program management team meets with Dr. Chusana Han, the new Assistant Director of the Poverty Eradication and Gender Division at the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Department (ASCC Department), on 15 February 2022 via Zoom. The meeting evolved around the cooperation of AsiaDHRRA and PEGD from the previous years and how it could further […]

LaoDHRRA participates in VGGT, ASEAN RAI, CFS RAI workshop

15 February 2022 via online – LaoDHRRA participated in the Virtual South-South Exchange: “Lesson learned and experiences sharing workshop of the three provinces on awareness raising and the use of the VGGT, ASEAN RAI and CFS-RAI in the land and forest sectors”, conducted on February 2022 via Zoom. The event was organized jointly by the Food […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the Force For Good kickoff of JP Morgan

14 February 2022 (via online) – AsiaDHRRA joins the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Force for Good team during the program kickoff held online on 14 February 2022. The Force for Good builds on the earlier collaboration of AsiaDHRRA with JPMC  in the Code for Good program which aims to find digital solutions and/or applications that […]

AsiaDHRRA meets with FAO-RAP to discuss Gender Mainstreaming agenda

9 February 2022 (via online) – AsiaDHRRA meets with FAO-RAP to discuss further cooperation and initiatives building on to the progress of “ASEAN scoping study for gender mainstreaming in rural development and poverty eradication”, an initiative  between AsiaDHRRA and FAO that is currently being embedded in the Responsible Agricultural Investments (RAI) project. AsiaDHRRA opened the […]

AsiaDHRRA, PhilDHRRA co-organize rural development master plan consultation in Ph

AsiaDHRRA together with its country partner, Philippine Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA), co-organized the National Consultation on Rural Development Master Plan in the Philippines, on 4 February 2022, via Zoom. The national consultation aims to enrich the continued development of the draft ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan for regional consultation with other ASEAN Community […]

CamboDHRRA organizes LNA for women and youth in RAI

25 – 26 January 2022 – CamboDHRRA Association/CamboDHRRA in collaboration with AsiaDHRRA, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Fisheries organized a 2-day leaning needs assessment workshop held on 25 to 26 January 2022, at Divit Hotel Kara Divit, Phnom Penh. The workshop on “Empowering women and […]

AsiaDHRRA, FAO discuss Digital Village Initiative tool

13 January  2022 – FAO meets AsiaDHRRA Digital Village Iniatiative (DVI) regional team with the external consultants/experts, and the DHRRA national facilitators from Yayasan Bina Desa, Cambo Dhrra, Phildhrra Natsec, and Việt DHRRA to discuss about the DVI Assessment online survey. The cooperation with FAO on “Rural Transformation and Digital Village Development in selected ASEAN […]

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AsiaDHRRA, FAO kick-off meeting on Child Labour and Youth project

JUST IN! AsiaDHRRA and FAO kick-off meeting on a new LoA, “Empowering Youth through Capacity Training to Increase Decent Employment Opportunities and Reduce Child Labour Risks in Sustainable Agriculture”. This collaboration is building on the results from the regional study “Child Labour in Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chains in Asia and its linkages to migration […]

AsiaDHRRA orients the network on Digital Agriculture project

6 January 2022 – The first meeting of the network for the year 2022 is an orientation with the DHRRAs – Cambo Dhrra, Phildhrra Natsec, Việt DHRRA on the new project on Digital Agriculture. This cooperation of FAO and AsiaDHRRA aims to empower and enhance the capacity of farmer organizations, women and youth associations and […]

ThaiDHRRA organizes national consultation on ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan

22 December 2021 – National Consultation on Rural Development Master Plan in Thailand, via a hybrid modality. Following the mandate given by the SOMRDPE, the ASEAN Secretariat and AsiaDHRRA have been working closely to mobilise resources towards developing the draft master plan, which aims to provide a cohesive guiding framework for ASEAN’s rural development and […]

LaoDHRRA organizes national consultation on ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan

21 December 2021 – National Consultation on Rural Development Master Plan in Lao PDR, via a hybrid modality. During the 16th SOMRDPE Meeting held in November 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, the concept note on the master plan was adopted by the meeting. The development of an ASEAN Master Plan on Rural Development aims […]

CamboDHRRA organizes ASEAN Rural Development Master Plan consultation

15 December 2021 – National Consultation on Rural Development Master Plan in Cambodia, via a hybrid modality. During the 16th SOMRDPE Meeting held in November 2019 in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, the concept note on the master plan was adopted by the meeting. Subsequently, the concept note was endorsed by SOMRDPE, and was noted by […]

AsiaDHRRA is panel speaker in the regional agrobiodiversity event in ASEA region

14 December 2021 – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Florante Noy Villas, Senior Program Manager, was a panel speaker in the “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity for Sustainable Food System in the ASEAN Region”, a regional event organized by Mekong Institute in partnership with Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Pha Khao Lao (NAFRI). The overall objective of the 2-day (Dec14-15) workshop and […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts RTD on gender mainstreaming study result in support of ASEAN RDPE

  13 December 2021 – AsiaDHRRA conducted a round table discussion on the result of the gender mainstreaming strategy in ASEAN in support of rural development and poverty eradication, via Zoom. The study was developed by the AsiaDHRRA, together with the ASEAN Secretariat, with mandates from the Senior Officer Ministries of the Rural Development and Poverty […]

AsiaDHRRA joins as panelist in the Regional Consultation Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation

8 December 2021 – AsiaDHRRA joins as panelist in the Regional Consultation Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation during and post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia, via online. AsiaDHRRA Program Manager, Mr. Noy Villas, is one of the panelists in the discussion “what would be needed to […]

AsiaDHRA conducts RAI TOT module with the course on basics of adult learning

8 December 2021 – AsiaDHRA conducts RAI TOT Module 5 with the course on Basics of Adult Learning, via Zoom. Today’s sessions focus on designing a training module specifically for the RAI TOT re-echo at the national level. The discussion highlightights the areas in designing training progam, as well as the steps in doing training […]

AsiaDHRRA presents in the 6th ASEAN-China-UNDP symposium

7 December 2021 – AsiaDHRRA presents in the 6th ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium: Reducing Inequality in the Decade of Action to Achieve the SDGs and Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic, via video conference. AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, will present in the breakout session on “Minimising Negative Impacts of COVID-19 on Inequality”, alongside Mr. Subhendu PRATIHARI, Regional […]

AsiaDHRRA commences the week with capacity building training

6 December 2021 – AsiaDHRRA commences the week with the last module of the regional trainers training on Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI), via Zoom. The Basic Capacity Development module will provide the participants knowledge and practical skills in designing and implementing their RAI Re-echo session. It will run on 6, 8, and 10 December 2021, […]

Regional RAI training concludes policy advocacy through constructive engagement session

2 December 2021 – Participants shared their understanding of Policy Advocacy through a collage, in the last session of RAI TOT Module 4 on Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement, on 2 December, via Zoom. The concluding session was lead by Dr. Angelita Gregorio-Medel, which centers on constructive engagement for policy advocacy in advancing RAI at […]

AsiaDHRRA opens the week with third session on policy advocacy and constructive engagement

29 November 2021 – Third of four synchronous sessions of Responsible Agricultural Investments (RAI) Regional Training of Trainers (TOT), Module 4 with focus on Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement, online via Zoom. This afternoon’s session underline the differences of Policy Agenda to Policy Advocacy, and, Public Participation and Citizen Engagement to Constructive Engagement, with the […]

AsiaDHRRA gathers DHRRAs to reflect on ReCoERDO gains, define ways forward of new SAP

29 November 2021 –  AsiaDHRRA conducts reflection session on ReCoERDO-Asia to bring together the network members in defining ways forward for Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025, online via Zoom. The previous ReCoERDO-Asia programming of the AsiaDHRRA network has impacted on the improved awareness on the important roles not only of rural development organizations but also of rural […]

AsiaDHRRA presents to the 10th ASEAN PPPP Forum

25 November 2021  – Agri Cooph, FFP/FOA partner of AsiaDHRRA, represented by Mr. Cresente Paez (CEO), shares their experience in the region on sustainable recovery, in the first session of the 10th ASEAN People-Public-Private Partnership Forum on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication, via Zoom. AsiaDHRRA secretraiat, together with DHRRA representataives, are also present in the […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts synchronous session on policy advocacy through constructive engagement

25 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA conducted the second synchronous session of Responsible Agricultural Investments (RAI) Regional Training of Trainers (TOT), Module 4 with the theme Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement, online via Zoom. The focus of the session is on Policy Gaps to Policy Agenda, highlighting the connection and importance of Policy, Development, and Governance, […]

Ngudi Mulyo presents in the WRF Global Conference for Family Farming

24 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA member farmer organization, Ngudi Mulyo from Indonesia (supported by Yayasan Bina Desa) presents on the second day of the WRF Global Conference: Family Farming at the core of Sustainable Food Systems, Panel 2 “Promoting inclusive value chains and access to markets for family farmers”, on 24 November 2021. Ms. Dyah […]

AsiaDHRRA facilitates 2nd day of WRF Global Conference

24 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Destreza Ramirez facilitates the WRF Global Conference: Family Farming at the core of Sustainable Food Systems, Panel 2 “Promoting inclusive value chains and access to markets for family farmers”, on 24 November 2021. The Global Conference is high-level platform to enhance the relevance of Family Farming […]

We are inviting you to the 2021 KLMPE

The #COVID19 pandemic posed additional challenges to smallholder farmers and fishers in the Philippines. The process of rebuilding towards development has become more challenging. This year’s Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement (KLMPE) will focus on knowledge exchange and discussions of best practices and innovations during the pandemic as well as policy issues moving towards […]

AsiaDHRRA reports to the 18th SOMRDPE open session

AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Marlene Ramirez, reported to the open session of the 18th Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE). Annually, AsiaDHRRA is invited to share the highlights of its work on RDPE and propose priority agenda in the context of its partnership agreement. This year, Marlene highlighted the completion of its […]

AsiaDHRRA opens the week with a session on Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement

AsiaDHRRA opens the week with the first segment of RAI TOT Module 4: Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement, via Zoom. In this segment, participants are expected to: (a) Gain a shared understanding about public policy, policy making, and their link to development, politics and governance; (b) Identify relevant country level policy issues from the RAI […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the ASEAN Conference on Policy and Governance for Climate-Smart Land Use

AsiaDHRRA joins the ASEAN Conference on Policy and Governance for Climate-Smart Land Use on 16-18 November 2021. AsiaDHRRA hosted the Session on Territorial Development Approach to Climate-Smart Land Use. The general objective of the session is to increase awareness and knowledge on governance frameworks and models for climate-smart land use. Marlene Destreza Ramirez (Secretary General) […]

AsiaDHRRA trains on Strategic Positioning

12 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA concludes the Responsible Agricultural Investment Regional Training of Trainers (RAI – TOT) Module 3: Introduction to Collective Economic Forms and Strategies to Build Farmers Market Bargaining Power (Part 3), in a session on Strategic Positioning. The last session aims to see a tool leading to market empowerment that can be used […]

AsiaDHRRA, FAO kick-off RAI youth & gender initiative

11 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA Responsible Agricultural Investments (RAI) Team, FAO RAI focals, and National Coordinators of  CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA kickoff meeting with youth and gender subject matter experts, via Zoom. For the first phase of the project, the SMEs shall input to the mapping results of the key youth organizations and women’s organizations […]

AsiaDHRRA speaks during the regional virtual workshop on Agroecological and Safe Food Systems

9 November 2021 via online- AsiaDHRRA speaks during the regional virtual workshop on Agroecological and Safe Food Systems transition for green, resilient and inclusive recovery in the ASEAN Region, organized through the ASSET project by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]

AsiaDHRRA sits on the panel for ICC’s ‘Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business’ forum parallel to COP 26

9 November 2021 AsiaDHRRA Assistant Secretary General, Ms. Mags Catindig sit as one of the panels at the International Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Make Climate Action Everyone’s Business’ Forum, via online. Ms. Catindig shared in the session titled ‘Women in Agriculture: Champions of Climate-Positive Action’, what AsiaDHRRA has worked, especially in supporting farmers organizations, and what […]

AsiaDHRRA opens RAI regional training on Collective Economic Forms

8 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA kicks-off the 3rd module of Responsible Agricultural Investment Regional Training of Trainers (RAI – TOT), the 3rd of 5 modules focuses on the Introduction to Collective Economic Forms and Strategies to Build Farmers Market Bargaining Power, it is facilitated by AsiaDHRRA Program Manager/ Subject Matter Expert, Mr. Florante Villas. Specifically, the […]

AsiaDHRRA presents RDPE Framework Plan 2021-2025 in the first PH-PPPP

5 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, presented the ASEAN Rural Development and Poverty Eradication Framework Action Plan 2021-2025 (RDPE FAP 2021-2025) and updated on the key elements of the upcoming Rural Development Master Plan in the Private Sector Round Table Discussion for the 1st National Public-Private-People Partnership (PPPP) Forum on Rural Development […]

AsiaDHRRA opens regional Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) training

AsiaDHRRA in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations opened the second module of the Regional Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) Training of Trainers (TOT) on Collective Economic Forms in Agriculture and Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement. Module 2 is focused on the CFS-RAI and AGRAI: History, Relevance, Challenges, and detailed discussion of […]

COMFAS experience included in a joint FAO & AgriCord publication

The experience of COMFAS is featured in the joint #FAO–#AgriCord publication: “Forest and farm producer organizations building resilience – strength in numbers and landscapes.” The Coalition of Municipal Fishers of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) is a federation of 34 municipal fishers’ associations in the province. Its Chairperson, Ka Dodoy Robert Ballon, is among the recent 63rd […]

AsiaDHRRA commences its first ever virtual regional training

18 October 2021 – AsiaDHRRA in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United nations launched the first ever online Regional Training of Trainers on Collective Economic Forms in Agriculture and Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement. The online training will run for 2-months with synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Thirty-one (31) participants from […]

AsiaDHRRA shares during the international FO exchanges on COP26

15 October 2021 – AsiaDHRRA shares during the International RTD for Farmers’ Organizations Exchanges on COP26 Messages, conducted via Zoom. #AsiaDHRRA‘s Program Officer, Affan Firmansyah, sharing Asiadhrra‘s call to #COP26 for supporting adaptive and transformative resilience of family farmers beyond the business-as-usual resilient initiatives. Central to this is providing family farmers with access to diverse […]

AsiaDHRRA joins JPMorgan’s code for good

8-9 October 2021 – AsiaDHRRA joins JPMorgan Chase & Co. global hackathon. AsiaDHRRA collaborates with JPMC in the area of INNOVATION through their Tech for Social Good program, which aims to lift up communities around the world through the power of people and technology. For the first part of the innovative engagement, AsiaDHRRA Challenge Statement […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on SDG

20 September 2021 via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA participates in the “ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on Accelerating Actions to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”, which intends to gather the ministers in charge of the national development planning agencies in each ASEAN Member States. The Dialogue aims to provide a venue for the ministers to share views and […]

FAO and AsiaDHRRA kicks-off LoA for 2021-2022

13 September 2021 via Zoom – Representatives from FAO RAP and HQ, AsiaDHRRA RAI Team, and DHRRA RAI coordinators opened the week with the new LoA kick-off meeting. This new cooperation builds upon the results of the Responsible Agricultural Investment initiative of FAO and AsiaDHRRA. Specifically, the new LoA will contribute to the implementation of […]

COMFAS chairperson is 63rd Ramon Magsaysay Awardee

Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations (COMFAS) Chairperson, was the awardee in the 63rd Ramon Magsaysay from the Philippines, alongside great transformative leaders in Asia. COMFAS is one of the Rural Peoples; Organizations being supported by AsiaDHRRA in the Philippines. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing causes financial losses and decline in fish […]

AgriCord launches Farmer Organization for Asia program

19 August 2021 via Zoom – Agricord together with agri-agencies: AFDI, AsiaDHRRA, FFD, CSA, TRIAS, UPADi, and WeEffect launched the Farmer Organizations for Asia (FO4A) program. The FO4A is part of the global Farmers’ Fighting Poverty Programme of Agricord. It’s counterpart in the other continents is the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific (FO4ACP) […]

ARDKPP launches UN Decade of Family Farming National Plan for the Philippines

21 July 2021 via Zoom – The United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) national plan for the Philippines, known as the Philippine Action Plan for Family Farming or PAP4FF, was launched on July 21, 2021 by the Agriculture and Rural Development Knowledge and Policy Platform (ARDKKP) network. The PAP4FF is the national framework and implementation […]

AsiaDHRRA details its SAP on innovation with ASHOKA

AsiaDHRRA just concluded its two sessions on Innovation Ideation with ASHOKA Philippines, the first session on 1 July and the second session on 5 July 2021, online via Zoom. AsiaDHRRA is in the midst of detailing its Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021-2025, in particular Goal 3, which is about Innovation and Sustainability, realized the need […]

AsiaDHRRA network tests new web databank

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA network including the secretariat, and national DHRRAs: CamboDHRRA, DHRRA Malaysia, Indonesia, LaoDHRRA, MyanDHRRA, PhilDHRRA, ThaiDHRRA, and VietDHRRA convened for the AsiaDHRRA Web Databank User Acceptance Testing and Training on 8 June 2021 via Zoom. Some thirty-four (34) participants (with which 50% are youth) joined the testing-training activity together with the […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the UNDFF 2019-2020 Technical Meeting

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA joins the United Nations Decade of Family Farming: Leveraging on successful results to scale-up implementation towards sustainable fo systems technical meeting on the UNDFF reporting 2019-2020, which will run virtually on 27-28 May 2021. The 2-day meeting aims to: 1. to complement information collected during the data collection exercise for […]

MARCCO speaks at the Department of Trade and Industry radio

Online via radio program – Matulatula Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (MARCCO) was the special guest at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-DZRH radio program called “Negosyo at iba pa”, on  May 26, 2021. MARCCO General Manager Christie Marasigan shared their experience about their “calamansi processing” business in Mindoro. MARCCO is one of the cooperatives […]

AsiaDHRRA speaks at the HLPF EGM

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA speaks during the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) Experts Group Meeting (EGM) on 18-20 May 2021. The theme of the 2021 HLPF is “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective path for the achievement […]

AsiaDHRRA speaks during the ASEAN-CNR Independent Regional Food Systems dialogue

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA speakes during the ASEAN-CNR Independent (Regional Southeast Asia) Food Systems Dialogue on 19 May 2021. The theme of the dilogue is “Innovation to Boost Climate-Smart Nature-Positive Food Production in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Region”. The vent aimed to provide a multi-stakeholder platform for stakeholders to explore various existing […]

AsiaDHRRA speaks during the MTCP2 wrap-up event

AsiaDHRRA Secretary General Ms. Marlene Ramirez, on behalf of AgriCord, speaks to the virtual event Celebrating the Achievements of IFAD’s Medium-term Cooperation Programme with Farmers’ Organizations Phase Two (MTCP2) on 27 April 2021. The event showcased some of the highlights of what the project has accomplished in the five years of implementation in the ASEAN […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the WCC meeting for UNDFF

AsiaDHRRA joins in the World CSOs Coordination Committee (WCC) meeting for the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF), led by the World Rural Forum (WRF) on 27 April 2021, via Zoom. The online meeting discussed the (a) Current situation of implementation of the UNDFF and next steps in the regional and global levels where […]

AgriCord releases FFP ASEAN Impact Stories

AgriCord launches FFP ASEAN Impact Stories covering 2015 to 2020 with the theme “Stories of hope, resilience, and business acumen”, the publication features nine stories illustrating what farmers and their organizations are capable of when they receive support in the form of technical assistance and funds to set up and strengthen their services. “They produce, […]

AsiaDHRRA explores collaboration with JP Morgan & Chase Co.

AsiaDHRRA meets with JPMorgan Chase & Co. Code  –  Tech for Social Good and Force for Good focal points (Anggana and Ankita) on the upcoming prospect for collaboration via Zoom on 14 April 2021. The exploratory meeting looked into the Tech for Social Good – a volunteer program of JPMorgan where AsiaDHRRA aims to collaborate […]

AsiaDHRRA launches Lunch and Learn

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA, headed by the Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD) lead Ms. Arlynn Contearas launched its first Lunch and Learn session via Zoom, on 7 April 2021. The Lunch and Learn initiative sprang from the need to further capacitate the regional secretariat by conducting short but meaningful brown bag discussions on […]

AsiaDHRRA attends to the WRF GA

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA attends the virtual General Assembly of World Rural Forum (WRF) held on 30 March 2021 via Zoom. AsiaDHRRA strategically works with WRF on the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) agenda, as CSO representative in the regional seat. The UNDFF is one of the core campaigns of AsiDHRRA that […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes 8th APFSD Side Event

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA, Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), ASEAN Secretariat, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and  Asian Partnership for Sustainable Development (APSD), co-organized the 8th Asia Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) side event, on 22 March 2021. The side event theme “Multi-stakeholder Partnerships: Antidote to Covid19 and Booster to SDG […]

DHRRA Malaysia organizes National Consultation cum Validation workshop for the ASEAN RDPE Workplan 2021-2025

Malaysia – DHRRA Malaysia organized a briefing and deliberation on the outcome of Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (RDPE) Workplan 2021-2025 National Consultation cum Validation to Ministry of Rural Development conducted on 22 March 2021 in Malaysia. The meeting was chaired YBhg. Datuk Che Murad Sayang RamjanDeputy Secretary-General (Policy) Ministry of Rural Development in Malaysia.

Invitation to the 8th APFSD Side Event on 22 March 2021

We are inviting you to the 8th Asia Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) Side Event “Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Antidote to COVID-19 and Booster to SDG Action” where regional organizations from CSOs, governments, UN agency, will come together to showcase initiatives on Covid19 recovery and the SDGs under review, and update participants on regional frameworks and […]

LaoDHRRA presents Laos VNR during the Asia Pacific Peoples’ Forum 2021

Online via Zoom – LaoDHRRA representative (and SAEDA Executive Director) Mr. Thongdam Phingphichith presented during the plenary session on Monitoring and Accountability at the national level – VNR and Shadow Report for Laos, in the Asia Pacific Peoples’ Forum 2021 “Beyond Agenda 2030: Asia and the Pacific for Transformative and genuine Change”, held on 18 […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the Asia Pacific Peoples’ Forum 2021

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA joined the Asia Pacific Peoples’ Forum 2021 “Beyond Agenda 2030: Asia and the Pacific for Transformative and genuine Change”, which will run from 17 to 22 March 2021 virtually. As one policy engagement platform that discusses the Agenda 2030, the Asia Pacific Regional CSO Engagement Mechanism (APRCEM) kicked-off a very […]

AsiaDHRRA MEAL team joins the 2021 APFSD Youth Forum

Via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA youth representatives joined the 2021 Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) Youth Forum with some 400 participants from all over Asia Pacific representing various agencies, groups, organizations, etc. working on diverse sustainable development issues. “The Youth Forum is a space dedicated for young people from across the Asia-Pacific region, working on […]

LaoDHRRA organizes the National Consultation cum Validation for the ASEAN RDPE Workplan 2021-2025

Vientiane, Laos –  LaoDHRRAorganize the National Consultation cum Validation Workshop for the ASEAN RDPE Workplan 2021-2025.  Laos is only the first of the 7 in-country processes (in person, virtual, blended) which are expected to take place this week. The results of this national consultation-validation will be consolidated for the regional discussion during the upcoming Senior […]

AsiaDHRRA secretariat meet with the Chairperson to wrap up org ARP

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA secretariat meets with Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hong, Chairperson, as a tradition in wrapping up the organization’s Annual Review and Planning (ARP), held on 26 February 2021. The Chair joined the last days of the ARP to listen to reports, to reflect and bond with the secretariat, and give the support […]

AsiaDHRRA presents to the SOMRDPE for the FAP 2021-2025

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA joined the workshop with ASEAN’s Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE), on 25 February 2021. The workshop aimed to discuss and share inputs on the draft Framework Action PLan 2021-2025,  which is AsiaDHRRA’s engagement with ASEAN on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication. AsiaDHRRA consultant, Dr. Nerlie […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the first meeting of Program Commission of AgriCord

Online via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA joined the first meeting of the newly created Programme Commission of AgriCord on 19 February 2021. The Programme Commission was created with a mandate to work on an impact-oriented joint program’s implementation and stimulate and deepen synergies between member agri-agencies to report on results. The commission is expected to advise […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the Philippine Action Plan for UNDFF

Quezon City (via Zoom) – AsiaDHRRA participates in the “Presentation of the Draft Philippine Action Plan for the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2020” on 11 February 2021. Key decision-makers from the government agencies were convened to provide comments and insights for the enhancement of the National Action Plan (NAP) together with the various multi-stakeholders […]

AsiaDHRRA plans the future directions of RAI programming with FAO

  Quezon City (via Zoom) – AsiaDHRRA Responsible Agricultural Investment Team meet with FAO (Rome) Team to discuss the future directions of RAI programming in the region, via Zoom meeting on 5 February 2021. The on-going cooperation on RAI, with focus on youth and gender, is being implemented in six (6) South East Asian Countries […]

AsiaDHRRA presents during the EU FPA Mid-Term Evaluation

Quezon City (via online) – AsiaDHRRA joined the “Restitution of the Mid-term Evaluation of the Framework Partnership Agreements (FPAs) and their corresponding specific grant agreement” on 29 January 2021. The event was a global and public presentation of the mid-term evaluation of the EU instrument called Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) done online (Cisco Webex Meetings). […]

AsiaDHRRA starts the year with the theme of Resilience and Hope

Quezon City (via Online) – AsiaDHRRA conducted its first-ever Operational Review and Planning, with the theme” “Enduring 2020 with resilience, uplifting 2021 with hope”, last 18 to 22 January 2021, via Zoom. The 5-day 2020 Operational Review, Part 1: Assessment and Reflection session, brought about deeper relationships among the secretariat members by understanding its core […]

CamboDHRRA promotes Youth in Agriculture

Cambodia – CamboDHRRA shares their RAI study promoting youth in agriculture in their publication, announced on 12 January 2021. CamboDHRRA is one of the implementers of the Responsible Agricultural Investment initiative of AsiaDHRRA and FAO. “This document is a major compilation, as a result of action practiced together in promoting youth participation in agriculture, including […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the first APSD meeting

Quezon City (via Online) – AsiaDHRRA joined the first Steering Committee of the APSD meeting on 13 January 2021, via Zoom. The meeting covered discussion on action plans for 2021 as well as the approval of APSD six (6) new members: Asia Center, ADRF, ARGO, IMCS Asia Pacific, TF-AMW, and YMCA Asia-Pacific. For the years […]

Asiadhrra holds virtual 12th General Assembly

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AsiaDHRRA is holding its 12th Generaly Assembly today. Originally planned to be conducted in Vietnam, the GA is being held virtually due to the Covid19 pandemic. VietDHRRA is hosting the event, with support from the Board and the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat.

This year’s GA takes stock of the milestones of the 2016-2020 Strategic Action Plan and will approve the 2021-25 Strategic Plan of AsiaDHRRA. It will also be a venue for AsiaDHRRA to reflect on the implications of the Covid19 pandemic on its rural development and poverty eradication programming in the region.

UN’s FAO strengthens partnership with leading civil society organization in Asia-Pacific to achieve food security, improved livelihoods and sustainable transformation of agriculture

23/09/2020 Bangkok/Quezon City – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today formalized its partnership with one of Asia’s leading civil society organizations working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote transformative, sustainable agriculture. The CSO, Asian Partnership for the Development of Human […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the 5th International Conference on Climate Change

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Cebu City (Via Zoom) – AsiaDHRRA participates in the 5th International Conference on Climate Change held last 24-25 September 2020 via Zoom, with a focus on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. The conference provided a venue to share and discuss various issues regarding climate change, as […]

AsiaDHRRA represents CSOs in the 35th FAO APRC

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 AsiaDHRRA represented the Civil Society Organizations during the 2nd day of the 35th FAO Asia Pacific Regional Conference (FAO-APRC) hosted by Bhutan via Zoom, on 2 September 2020. The 35th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – APRC aims to “discuss the current country and regional priorities and pressing issues in the region such […]

MARCCO inaugurates new processing plant

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Oriental Mindoro – The Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO)  inaugurates its processing plant for citrus fruits (calamansi and dalandan) at Pola, Oriental Mindoro on 7 August 2020. The building will house the set of necessary machinery for cleaning, juice extraction, cooking and bottling. This processing plant was made possible through the funding assistance from […]

DHRRA Malaysia organizes Successor Generation workshop

Petaling Jaya – DHRRA Malaysia conducted its Successor Generation Workshop on 11-13 August 2020 with one of the Council of Elders of the network, Mr. Marimuthu. AsiaDHRRA Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez also joined thru virtual participation, and shared about the DHRRA philosophy – “musyawarah”, and also highlighted key points on sustaining organizations. This activity allowed […]

FNN, CamboDHRRA conduct capacity assessment of Aphiwat Srokyeung Agricultural Cooperative in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh – In collaboration with FNN, CamboDHRRA conducted the capacity assessment of Aphiwat Srokyeung Agricultural Cooperative (ASAC), Kampong Cham province by using FO/RPO Growth Monitoring Tool, held on 12 August 2020. The participants of the assessment composed of representatives from AC’s Board, management, staff, and members. The objectives of this assessment include: – To […]

CamboDHRRA organizes Successor Generation planning, launches COME

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Phnom Penh (via Zoom) – CamboDHRRA organized “Successor Generation Planning” to members, facilitated by Ms. Arlynn Contreras, Organizational Development and Human Resource Management (OD&HRM) Consultant of AsiaDHRRA, conducted on 7 August 2020 via Zoom. The workshop is the inaugural activity of CamboDHRRA Online Meeting and E-Learning (COME). A total of seventeen (17) participants attended the […]

DHRRA Malaysia conducts workshop on Crisis Response Efforts in light of COVID-19 pandemic

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Petaling Jaya – DHRRA Malaysia conducted a “Community Reliance and Response Efforts in Handling Crisis” workshop on Tuesday, 28 July 2020, Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Generally, the workshop aimed to strengthen services to rural peoples’ organizations, and, specifically,  bring together and facilitate learning and sharing between resource persons and grassroot/ rural people organizations (RPOs) […]

Family farmer´s challenges and solutions to cope with COVID-19 in ASEAN countries

The webinar “ASEAN family farmers and COVID-19: impacts, innovations, investments” provided an opportunity to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in the agricultural sector of the ASEAN countries, examine challenges to food systems, and identify measures and opportunities to build more resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems in the recovery phase. The COVID-19 pandemic is […]

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

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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 […]

CamboDHRRA conducts Successor Generation workshop

Phnom Penh – CamboDHRRA conducted a Successor Generation workshop with the participation of representatives from FNN, Fcfd Cambodia, Faec Cambodia, FWN, KOC, AMRU RICE, NGO Forum, Iirr Cambodia, Heifer, OREDA, KADRA and CamboDHRRA secretariat team, some 16 females were present in the said activity. It was held on 21-22 July 2020 at Kohdach View Resort, Phnom Penh, […]

AsiaDHRRA invites you to ALERT Episode #2, “Asean Family Farmers and COVID-19: Impacts, Innovations, Investments”

AsiaDHRRA invites you to: “Asean Family Farmers and COVID-19: Impacts, Innovations, Investments” This second episode of ALERT (AsiaDHRRA e-Learning Exchanges on Rural Development and Transitions) is co-organized withAsian Farmers’ Association, PAKISAMA, and FAO. Date: 21 July 2020 Time: 3:00 – 4:45 P.M. PST Panelists: Mr. Jumer Marcaida, Young Farmer Representative, AFA and PAKISAMA Dr. Glenn […]

Declaration from the World CSO Coordinating Committee of the UNDFF

This declaration is originally published by WRF In the framework of the crisis generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, we, Family Farmers’ Organizations and other CSOs committed for decades in the different regions of the world to strengthening and promoting Family Farming and Sustainable Food Systems would like to make this urgent appeal to governments, United […]

AFOSP Impact Story

“With an immense spirit to develop the farming industry in ASEAN countries, farmers who are coming from 10 member states of ASEAN are driven together for the betterment of the farming industry in ASEAN. These farmers require as much support as possible from ASEAN and its partner, the EU.” “We are sharing these impact stories […]

Fast-tracking the SDGs: Driving Asia-Pacific transformations

“Fast-tracking the SDGs: Driving Asia-Pacific transformations is the theme report of the Asia-Pacific SDG partnership for 2020 (with technical updates to country classification). Reflecting on the theme of the 7th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, it informs regional and global dialogue on sustainable development as well as national and regional implementation of the 2030 Agenda […]

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 […]

DHRRA Malaysia responds to COVID-19 thru #covidcaremy

DHRRA malaysia launched the #covidcaremy initiative in mid-March, to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially after receiving calls for financial support from underprivileged and vulnerable households which depend on a daily wage. COVIDCAREMY aims to support marginalized and vulnerable communities who are excluded from national COVID-19 response measures, and hopefully alleviate hardships experienced as […]

AsiaDHRRA, PhilDHRRA, Christian Aid, share results of the Post-Mangkhut Agricultural and Livelihood Assessment

Quezon City – AsiaDHRRA, in partnership with PhilDHRRA, with support from Christian Aid, conducts a “Presentation/Sharing of Scoping Results with Multi-stakeholder Groups” at Microtel by Wyndham, UP Technohub, Quezon City. The activity presented the result from the 6-month scoping study entitled “Agriculture and Livelihood Assessment in Mangkhut-affected Areas” conducted in May 2019, which aimed at […]

AsiaDHRRA, ThaiDHRRA co-organize CSO consultation for the 35th FAO APRC

Bangkok, Thailand – Key actors from different constituencies and countries gather in Bangkok on 29-30 January 2020, for the biennial Civil Society Consultation, in preparation for the 35th FAO Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) to be held in Bhutan on 17-20 February 2020. The consultation was organized to: (1) strengthen partnership and engagement between and among […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes the 8th ASEAN PPP forum on RDPE in Nay Pyi Taw

Nay Pyi taw, Myanmar – AsiaDHRRA, co-organized with ASEAN Secretariat the “8th ASEAN Public-Private-People (PPP) Forum on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication” with the theme “Shaping Resilient Rural Communities Towards the Attainment of SDGs”, and, contributed in other relevant events during the AMRDPE held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 4-8, 2019. The back-to-back […]

AsiaDHRRA attends in the 46th CFS meeting in Rome

Rome, Italy – AsiaDHRRA joins civil society organization from all over the continents in the annual World Committee for Food Security (CFS) on 15 October 2019. The World CSO Coordinating Committee for the UNDFF (WCC) met to discuss current priorities to properly design actions of the United Nations Decade for Family Farming (UNDFF) 201-2028. The […]

AsiaDHRRA Participates in the PFD – Asia Regional Meeting in Nepal

Katmandu, Nepal – AsiaDHRRA participated in the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) – Asia Regional Meeting together with other stakeholders from all over Asia in Kathmandu, Nepal from 24 – 26 September to discuss development policies. Ms. Mags T. Catindig, AsiaDHRRA Program Manager, moderated the regional progress toward the global development agenda: how are we […]

AsiaDHRRA Business Planning workshop in Indonesia (with Bina Desa), and, Climate Change mitigation action in Myanmar (with MyanDHRRA) featured in the first bi-yearly EU-ASEAN Newsletter of 2019.

AsiaDHRRA Business Planning workshop in Indonesia (with Bina Desa), and, Climate Change mitigation action in Myanmar (with MyanDHRRA) featured in the first bi-yearly EU-ASEAN Newsletter of 2019. Read the full copy here: https://mailchi.mp/ffdd32d82155/eu-asean-newsletter-jan-june-2019?fbclid=IwAR1GHAKznqbwGNDLwklWrlplXULkmt2kiSWp9BLo6Y05CtRl6BCBaIBafr8

AsiaDHRRA partner farmer organization, Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) featured in ESCAP publication for July 2019 on “Environmental Change Through Participation”.

AsiaDHRRA partner farmer organization, Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) featured in ESCAP publication for July 2019 on “Environmental Change Through Participation”. “The objectives of this report are to identify the factors that lead to impactful engagement of vulnerable groups around environmental issues, to highlight some successful cases of engaging these groups from […]

AsiaDHRRA network members gather for a Successor Generation Workshop

Tagaytay City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA gathered 51 participants representing members of regional secretariat, and, DHRRA Board members, executives, and, secondliners, for a 3-day Workshop on Successor Generation Program for AsiaDHRRA Network on 22-24 July 2019 at Canyon Woods Resort Club, Tagaytay City, Philippines. Members of AsiaDHRRA Council of Elders/Leaders, including Dwi Astuti, Christina Liamzon, Paul […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts training-workshop on gender and development

Tagaytay City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA conducted a training-workshop on Gender and Development (GAD),with a theme: “Generating Collective Understanding and Developing Gender Integration Strategies and Plans,” on 25-26 July 2019 at Canyon Woods Resort Club, Tagaytay City, Philippines. Some 18 females and 13 males participated in the training representing the management and project operations team of […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes Youth and CFS RAI sub-regional consultation-workshop

Hanoi, Vietnam – FAO HQ, FAO-RAP, and, AsiaDHRRA, together with VietDHRRA, co-organized the Strengthening capacities of youth to carry out and benefit from responsible agricultural investments in Southeast Asia: Capacity Identification Workshop on 19-21 June 2019 at Hanoi, Vietnam. Some 44 participants from the private sector, government sector, civil society organization, private sector, and, farmers’ […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the 14th ASEAN SOC-COM

Bangkok, Thailand – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Program Manager, Mags Catindig, participated in the 14th Coordinating Conference in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOC-COM) at Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand on 14 May 2019. In this year’s SOC-COM, the focuses were youth employment, a proposed disaster responsive social protection framework, and, suggested environmental safeguards agenda for […]

AsiaDHRRA attends Europe Day in PH

Makati, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by Secretary General, Marlene Ramirez, celebrated with European Union in the Philippines during the Europe Day on May 9, 2019 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Mayuree A Ballroom, Ayala Center, Makati. Every May 9th of the year is a celebration of peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes back-to-back Sub-Regional Business Planning Workshops in Jakarta and Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Cambodia – AsiaDHRRA co-organized the second sub-regional business planning workshop at Khemara Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia on 2-7 May 2019 with participants from Mekong region: Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Vietnam. The national partner, CamboDHRRA, hosted the event. Around 49 farmer organizations’ core leaders and staff, together with their business advisors, participated in […]

DHRRA Malaysia hosts global summit: The Rise Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — DHRRA Malaysia hosted a global summit, The Rise Malaysia, held in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 May 2019 Guided with the theme, “empower, connect and grow”, the event aimed at: (1) empowering Tamil-speaking entrepreneurs and professionals with the required skills, knowledge and expertise to emerge as the leader in their respective field; […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes FAO PH-CSO consultation in PH

Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA and FAO-PH, with support from FAO-RAP, co-organized the first FAO-CSO national consultation-workshop in the Philippines on 29 April 2019, with the theme Strengthening Engagement and Convergence. The consultation aimed at promoting and mobilizing broad-based support for short a long term development agenda between FAO and CSO stakeholders in the country. […]

AsiaDHRRA conducts Workshop on Farm Designing and Planning for Indonesian FOs

Jogjakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA in partnership with Bina Desa, organized a Farm Designing and Planning Workshop on March 13-15, 2019 in -GAIA Cosmo Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Participants in the 3-day workshop were partner-farmers’ organizations in Indonesia, namely: API, KPA, KSPS, KSP Sangurara, Ngudi Makmur, Ngudi Mulyo, and Sida Makmur. During the workshop, the participants were […]

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, […]

AsiaDHRRA Co-organizes a Learning Session in the 51ST ADB Governor's Meeting in PH

Manila, Philippines (May 3-5, 2018) — AsiaDHRRA co-organized the learning session on “The Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Helping Reduce Poverty in Asia and the Pacific”,  in the 51st Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors held in Manila, Philippines  from 3 to 5 May 2018. The discussion of the meeting centered on Strategy […]

AsiaDHRRA Joins in the 4th ASEAN Climate Resilience Network Meeting in Bali

Bali, Indonesia (April 25, 2018) —AsiaDHRRA participated in the 4th ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (CRN) Meeting that was concluded on 25 April 2018 in Bali, Indonesia. Through the collaborative work of representatives from the ASEAN member states (AMS) and development partners present, agreement on concrete regional strategies to continue advancing climate change related joint responses […]

AsiaDHRRA Participates in the 34TH FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific

Nadi, Fiji—AsiaDHRRA together with other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) participated in the 34th session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific convened in Nadi, Fiji on April 9-13 2018. The event is a biennial gathering of some (46) FAO member countries from across the region. Though the APRC is a Technical and Ministerial […]

AsiaDHRRA Holds Back-to-Back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visits in the Philippines (a summary)

Quezon City, Philippines — One of the core strategies that AsiaDHRRA advocates and implements is the “people-to-people” approach which is a proven Asian way of building solidarity, linkages, and relationships. With this perspective, AsiaDHRRA designed Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) and Farmer’s Organization-to-Farmer’s Organization (FO-FO) exchange visits. The learning exposure aims to enrich farmer leaders’ knowledge in production, […]

AsiaDHRRA Holds its 30th ExeCom Meeting

Hanoi, Vietnam — AsiaDHRRA Executive Committee convened on February 27 – March 2, 2018 for the 30th ExeCom Meeting at Hanoi, Vietnam. The 2017 accomplishment reports, financial reports, and operations report including: ReCoERDO, Post Disasters Program, and Farmers’ Fighting Poverty, were reviewed during the meeting. The AsiaDHRRA Quality Approaches Initiative (EFQM) focused on EFQM journey […]

AsiaDHRRA Attends the 10th IFAD ACPoR for the Philippines

Bukidnon, Philippines — AsiaDHRRA attended the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s 10th Annual Country Programme Review (ACPoR) for the Philippines on 30 January to 2 February 2018 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines. This year’s ACPoR with the theme Investments and Partnerships under the Approved IFAD Country Strategy, focused on: sharing of experiences and innovations; extracting […]

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 Co-organizes FinMa and MEAL Training Workshops in Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam —AsiaDHRRA, together with the International Cooperation Division (ICD) of the Vietnam National Farmers Union (VNFU), and VietDHRRA, co-organized training workshops on Financial Management (FinMa) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) simultaneously, in Hanoi, Vietnam last December 11-13, 2017. The Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD) of the Belgian government supported the training, under […]

AsiaDHRRA Co-organizes Constructive Engagement and Policy Advocacy Training Workshop in Vietnam

Lam Dong, Vietnam — AsiaDHRRA, together with the Vietnam Farmers Union (VNFU) and VietDHRRA co-organized the follow-up workshop on Constructive Engagement and Policy Advocacy: Facilitation, Managing Policy Dialogue, and Public Consultation Skills Training Workshop on December 6-8, 2017 at Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam. It was designed to enhance the capacities of the members of the […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes the 6th ASEAN Cooperative Business Forum

Quezon City, Philippines – With the theme “Enhancing ASEAN Economic Collaboration through Cooperatives”, 6th ASEAN Cooperative Business Forum was held last 29 and 30November 2016 at Novotel Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines. It was a coming together of around 135 participants from Cooperative Development, Co-op and Farmer leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Regional and International Development […]

ASEAN to localise its vision in rural areas

(from ASEAN.org)     VIENTIANE, 26 October 2016 – “The fruits of ASEAN regional integration have to be shared and enjoyed by all, including the rural poor, the vulnerable and underprivileged,” stated Dr AKP Mochtan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs. He emphasised this in his keynote address at the 10th General Assembly […]

Training of Trainers on the BBL Program held

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – With the objective of strengthening the capacity of DHRRA network members, FO leaders, and their respective second liners on basic competence and attitude towards participatory processes, the Training of Trainers on the Building a Better Life (BBL) Program was held last 15 – 17 September 2016 in Nay Pyi Taw, […]

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 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 sits in the 11th ASEAN SOC-COM

Jakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, joined in the 11th Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (11th SOC-COM) on 29-30 March 2016 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The 11th SOC-COM was participated by heads of ASEAN Sectoral bodies under ASEAN Socio-Cultural Committee (ASSC), other relevant bodies […]

AsiaDHRRA, DHRRA Malaysia Co-Organize CSO Consultation Pre-33rd FAO APRC

Sengalor, Malaysia –  The CSO AdHoc Committee for FAO Engagement (AHC), International Planning Committee (IPC), together with local CSO hosts: DHRRA Malaysia (member of AsiaDHRRA) and PANGGAU (member of La Via Campecina), with support from FAO Regional Office, organized the CSO Consultation in conjunction with the 33rd FAO Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) on 5-6 […]

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 train FO and NGO leaders on market bargaining power

Yangon, Myanmar – AsiaDHRRA and MyanDHRRA organized a training-workshop, entitled: “Strategies on Building Small Farmers’ Market Bargaining Power”, which gathered around 32 representatives from national and local farmers organizations, local and international NGOs, research institutions, and, faith-based groups working with small farmers. It was held on 21-23 January 2016 at Myanmar Sports Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA Continues its Support to IYFF+10 Campaign

Quezon City, Philippines – Following the success of last year’s national celebration of International Year of Family Farming Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement (IYFF KLMPE), the national Technical Working Group on IYFF—composed of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the International Fund for Agriculture and Organization (IFAD),  AsiaDHRRA, PhilDHRRA, […]

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 launches 2 new projects in Indonesia

  Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA inked two partnership agreements with Kelompok Tani Ngudi Mulyo for the project entitled “Improving Production, Product Quality and Marketing of Cacao Products” in Yogyakarta, Indoseia; and, with Kooperasi Serba Usaha (KSU) Ngudi Makmur for the project entitled “Building Collective Marketing of Himpunan Tani Ngudi Makmur” in Central Java, Indonesia.  The said […]

PAKISAMA organizes RTD on enhancing PO participation in post-disaster public programs

Tacloban City, Philippines – PAKISAMA, with support from AsiaDHRRA, conducted a round table discussion on “Enhancing Participation of People’s Organizations in Building Back Better Public Programmes” on 11-12 May 2015.  The discussion aims to understand the various programs of the government related to the rehabilitation of communities affected by the Super Typhoon Yolanda and how […]

AsiaDHRRA supports FO Participation in GAFSP in Lao PDR

Vientiane, Lao PDR – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, IFAD, World Food Programme, Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), and Lao Farmer Network, with support from AsiaDHRRA organized the National Consultation on Farmers Engagement and Participation in the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) on 6 May 2015. AsiaDHRRA likewise met […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA presents CSO perspective during SOM-RDPE Special Meeting

Pasig City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, and Program Manager, Mr. Nonoy Villas, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Devleopment and Poverty Reduction (SOMRDPE) Special Meeting to Develop the Framework Action Plan on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (2016-2020) on 16-17 April 2015 at Crowne Plaza […]

AsiaDHRRA in the ASEAN Assessment Workshop on the MDG Achievements

Pasig City, Philippines –  AsiaDHRRA, represented by Ms. Mags Catindig, Program Officer, had the opportunity to join the ASEAN Regional Assessment Workshop on the Millennium Development Goals Achievement and Post-2015 Development Priorities on 14-15 April 2015 at Crowne Plaza, in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The workshop was attended by official delegates of the member states […]

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 […]

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 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 two training manuals on Collective Marketing and Constructive Engagement

AsiaDHRRA is pleased to announce the publication (print and digital) of the following books:  1. Trainers’ Training Manual on Policy Advocacy 2. Supporting the Development of Collective Economic Forms in Agriculture: A training Manual The books are available in print and in PDF for immediate download (click on the link to view or download). For print […]

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.

AsiaDHRRA participates in FAO-ILO Consultation on Social Protection

BANGKOK, THAILAND — AsiaDHRRA, represented by its Secretary General–Ms. Marlene Ramirez, has been invited to participate in the Regional Consultative Meeting on “Social Protection, Rural Employment and Food Securtiy” from 8-9 October 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.   The consultation aims at “sharing country experiences and enhancing understanding and knowledge of the role of social protection […]

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 […]

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 […]

Vietdhrra conducts capacity development trainings in Quang Ninh Province

Vietdhrra continues to provide capacity development trainings to rural communities in Vietnam in line with its goal of accelerating rural development. From April 20-27 2014, under the guidance of Mr. Thang Tai of Vietdhrra, trainings on goat raising techniques and establishing interest groups were successfully conducted in 4 different communes in Binh Lieu district, Quang […]

Fondation de France Post-Yolanda Reconstruction Guide for Philippines

Benjamin Bellegy, International Aid Program Manager of Fondation de France, is sharing their Reconstruction Guide. It “aims at guiding NGOs in the elaboration and implementation of their building reconstruction/rehabilitation projects. This guide can be used in order to help FO’s that plan some rebuilding activities to (build back better) and to have a clearer vision […]

Asiadhrra breaks ground for new opportunities for rural development cooperation in Myanmmar

In October 2013, hosted by ECE of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Myanmar (CBCM), Asiadhrra  leaders  engaged in a partnership dialogue with MyanDHRRA leaders. This is in light of the new opportunities to strengthen cooperation focused on supporting  farmers’ organizations and building learning models of rural farming communities. The stakeholders’ capabilities are also expected to […]

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 […]

ASEAN share ASCC MTR Report

The ASEAN has published the ASCC MTR Report. This can be accessed at the following links: (Page link)  http://www.asean2013.gov.bn/index.php/asean-socio-cultural-community (Direct link to report) http://www.asean2013.gov.bn/images%5CASCC%20Documents%5CReport%20of%20the%20Mid-Term%20Review%20ASCC%20Blueprint_FINAL.rar Asiadhrra was tapped to conduct the Medium Term Review of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint. About the ASCC MTR (excerpted from the report) The Cha-Am Hua Hin Declaration on ASEAN […]

Asiadhrra joins in launching AgriCord Philippine Network

Asiadhrra together with fellow Agri-agencies will launch the AgriCord Philippine Network during the workshop entitled  “Social Solidarity Economy: How family farmers benefit from it” which takes takes on October 16, 2013 at the University of the Philippines College of Social Work and Community Development (UP- CSWCD) Room 301 and 302. The workshop will showcase family […]

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 tapped to draft the report on ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint

Delegation members at the meeting discussed the draft report prepared by the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Asia (AsiaDHRRA), providing feedback and suggestions, aiming to consolidate recommendations for the Senior Officials Committee of the ASCC (SOCA) and ASCC consideration at scheduled meetings from September 24 to 26. The Permanent Secretary […]

Vietdhrra hosts exchange visit of Philippine Agri Teachers

CAEV-Vietdhrra hosted an an exchange visit by teachers and professors from the Nueva Vizcaya State University of the Philippines where they learned how CAEV-Vietdhrra utilizes participatory approach in promoting agricultural extension services and gender-responsive activities in the rural communities of Vietnam.            

DHRRA Malaysia to celebrate a decade of achievements

DHRRA Malaysia is set to celebrate a decade of meaningful service to malaysian people. The event, to be held on Sept. 07, 2013 from 07:30 pm onwards at the Crystal Crown Hotel, Petaling Jaya will showcase success stories, presentations and a sumptuous dinner. Our very best wishes to DHRRA Malaysia on this momentous occasion! As […]

CAEV Newsletter on ToT on Poultry Raising

CAEV-VietDHRRA is sharing their latest newsletter with this issue highlighting the recently conducted ToT Training on Poultry Raising Techniques. Download the newsletter in PDF here..

Vietdhrra honored with ASEAN RDPE Award

            CAEV -VIETDHRRA  was among the inaugural recipients of the ASEAN Leadership Award on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication presented by ASEAN Secretariat during the ASEAN Forum on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on 4-5 July 2013. The awards stemmed from the 7th AMRDPE held in […]

CAEV-VietDHRRA conducts ToT Training

CAEV conducted a successful T0T training for agricultural extension workers of different districts in Thai Nguyen province. The training was conducted by Mr. Thang Tai, CAEV-VietDHRRA Training Officer.    

Bina Swadaya 45 Years

The present Bina Swadaya was actually named Yayasan Sosial Tani Membangun (YSTM) when it was founded in Jakarta on 24 May 1967 by Ikatan Petani Pancasila (IPP) or the Pancasila Farmers Union. Bina Swadaya is intended to function as a legal body in charge of managing projects commissioned by IPP. In 1969, when ‘Trubus’ farming […]

Asiadhrra participates in the SEA CSM rai Consultation in Jakarta

Asiadhrra, represented by Ms.Marlene Ramirez, is set to participate in the upcoming Southeast Asia CSM Sub-regional Consultation focusing on “Development of Principles for Agricultural Investment, VG on Land, and other Priority Issues of CFS”. The consultation will be held on May 23-25, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Updates on the consultation can be accessed at the […]

Asiadhrra to participate in the 46th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of ADB

Asiadhrra, represented by its Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez, is set to participate together with more than 4,500 participants, including heads of state, finance ministers, central bank governors, and representatives from the private sector, academe, media, and civil society in the 46th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank to […]

AsiaDHRRA organizes project mission in Myanmar

On April 7 to 13, 2013, AsiaDHRRA organized a project mission to Myanmar. The Asiadhrra Mission Team was composed of Marlene D. Ramirez, Asiadhrra Secretary General,  Florante Villas, Asiadhrra Market Access Manager,  Rev. Kya Moo and Lucrecia Naw Kyu Khin, focal points of Myandhrra in Yangon. The political and economic transformation are taking place in […]

First VNFU Policy Advocacy Training Workshop held

The first training workshop of the project “Building VNFU staff and leaders’ Capacity in Policy Advocacy” was organized and held in Hai Duong Province in Vietnam. A total of 34 participants from Provincial Farmers Union in the northern part of Vietnam came to participate. Ms. Pham Thi Thu Binh, chairwoman of Hai Duong Farmers Union […]

Farewell and Godspeed Ismail…

  The consumer movement has just lost a hardcore consumer activist, that Ismail Abdul Aziz, who died on March 27, 2013 due to heart disease. Ismail Abdul Aziz, 52, is Chairman of the Association of Consumers and Social Petaling District, which is a member of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA). Ismail Abdul Aziz […]

AsiaDHRRA participated in the start-up workshop of the project “Building VNFU staff’s capacity of using right tools in supporting the development of collective economic forms in agriculture

AsiaDHRRA joined the Start-up workshop for project “Building VNFU staff’s capacity of using right tools in supporting the development of collective economic forms in agriculture.” The workshop was held last February 25-27, 2013 at the VNFU Headquarter in Hanoi, Vietnam. The project entitled “Building VNFU staff’s capacity of using right tools in supporting the development […]

VNFU and Asiadhrra co-organize Advocacy Capacity Workshop for Vietnam Farmer’s Union staff

Link to VNFU News Page AsiaDHRRA is supporting VNFU’s project entitled “Building Policy Advocacy Capacity for Vietnam Farmer’s Union staffs” with financing from DGD Belgium through Agricord. The project aims to, among others, equip VNFU leaders and staff with some fundamental knowledge, skills and competence in policy advocacy. Last February 28 to March 1, VNFU […]

Asiadhrra participates in 2nd SATNET Meeting

Asiadhrra, a SATNET Associate Partner, participated in the Second Meeting of the SATNET Asia Network held in Bogor, Indonesia on 12 February 2012. The yearly meeting organized by CAPSA “is  an important opportunity to discuss the analytical work being conducted by the project, share the progress being made in the implementation of activities and agree […]

Asiadhrra participates in the WCC-IYFF coordination meeting in Rome

Asiadhrra, represented by Ms. Marlene Ramirez, participated in the meeting of the World Consultative Committee of the International Year of Family Farming 2014- IYFF-2014 held on January 29th to 31rst, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The meeting, organized by the WRF, took place in connection with the second meeting of the FAO IYFF-2014 Informal International Steering […]

Asiadhrra to participate in the High-Level Consultation Meeting on Integrating Nutrition into ASEAN Integrated Food Security Framework and its Strategic Plan of Action for Food Security

Asiadhrra, represented by Mr. Florante Villas, Program Manager, is participating in the High-Level Consultation Meeting on Integrating Nutrition into ASEAN Integrated Food Security Framework and its Strategic Plan of Action for Food Security to be held on Jan 21-Feb. 1, 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and FAO […]

Asiadhrra participates in international agri seminar on FO participation

Asiadhrra was invited to present on  the involvement of farmers’ organizations in public programs during the International Agricultural Seminar entitled “How to Better Involve Farmers’ Organizations in Agricultural Public Programs? “ held on November 28th-29th2012, at the Auditorium International,  International Trade Union House Boulevard du Roi Albert II, No. 5 / 2 B-1210 Brussels.  The […]

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) in Asia Knowledge Management Workshop

Nov 9-11, 2012 Phnom Penh, Cambodia A knowledge sharing and learning session among implementors of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) in Asia which include national farmers organizations in Nepal (All Nepal Peasant Federation Association for Nepal or ANPFa), Bangladesh (Action Aid Bangladesh for Kendrio Krishok Moitree or AA-B-KKM), Cambodia (Farmers and Nature […]

Agricord-member agri-agencies working in the Philippines and Southeast Asia met for learning exchanges

A learning exchange meeting among Agricord-member agri-agencies, namely: Trias, Agriterra, Swedish Cooperative Center (SCC), Collectif Stratégies Alimentaires (CSA) and AsiaDHRRA, all working in the Philippines and Southeast Asia was held last 5-6 November 2012 at Fersal Place Hotel in Quezon City, Philippines. The learning exchange meeting was an opportunity for Agricord members to interact instructive of their […]

Asiadhrra and Agricord to jointly organize Session on Capacity Building in Practice during the Civil Society Policy Forum at the 2012 WB-IMF Annual Meetings

Asiadhrra is set to participate in the  Civil Society Policy Forum at the 2012 World Bank-International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Tokyo to be held on October 10, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. In partnership with Agricord, a network of agri-agencies in Europe, Africa and Asia, Asiadhrra is co-organizing the Session on Capacity Building in Practice: […]

Summary of CSO Inputs – 2nd AMAF-Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security

Summary of CSO Inputs (Cross-cutting) 2nd AMAF-Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security September 27, 2012 Vientiane, Lao PDR Your excellencies from the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF), once again, on behalf of the CSO delegation, please accept our sincere appreciation for this opportunity to dialogue with you. Our strong presence here indicates our […]

First Day Summary of Proceedings of the Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security

The Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF Private Sector Dialogue (PPD) on Food Security began  with 26 participants representing farmers organizations, cooperatives, and civil society organizations from the national and regional levels. Representatives from the FAO and national governments also joined to observe. The Preparatory Workshop was organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in collaboration with […]

Asiadhrra participates in 5th Human Rights Defenders Forum

Florante “Nonoy” Villas, represented Asiadhrra in  Forum Asia’s 5th Human Rights Defenders Forum last 3-5 September 2012 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum  with its theme “Defending Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in A Consolidated Asian Regional Human Rights Movement” focused on the issues and challenges facing defenders working on economic, […]

Asiadhrra and AgriCord co-organize FGD on Impact Indicators and Tools of Measurements

Asiadhrra in cooperation with AgriCord is set to hold a workshop and FGD on the Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) impact indicators and tools of measurements on September 8-9, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Focused Group Discussion (FGD) aims to, among others, register and analyze the views and perceptions of selected leaders and staff of farmers’ […]

Phildhrra holds 21st General Assembly

PhilDHRRA held their 21st GA from August 15-17, 2012 at the Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases. Bo. Obrero,  Davao City.  The theme for this this year’s GA, ““LOOKING BACK, STRENGTHENING SYNERGY AND ACHIEVING GREATER IMPACT IN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT” builds on previous results of PhilDHRRA’s GA and 25th Anniversary. The objectives for the GA were: […]

Asiadhrra welcomes Taiwanese interns

Asiadhrra is hosting two interns from the National Pintung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) in Taiwan. Ms. Ya-hui and Ms.Fang-chi are both graduate students taking up Masters in Agribusiness. They are both student of Dr. Wen-chi Huang who is also the Asiadhrra Chairperson. They will be staying with Asiadhrra for one month (July 27-August […]

1st GO-NGO Forum RDPE affirms continued dialogue between Governments and CSOs

The First ASEAN GO-NGO Forum on RDPE was held on 12 June 2012 in Da Nang City, Viet Nam. The theme of “Achieving Poverty Eradication and Rural Development through Improved Food Security, Livelihood and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in ASEAN” brought together representatives of SOM-RDPE and SOM-AMAF, national and regional CSO representatives, and invited speakers […]

Asiadhrra presents CSO Perspectives during SOM-AMAF and SOMRDPE Meeting June 2012

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Asiadhrra SecGen, presented civil society perspectives during the Consultation Meeting of Senior Officials Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (SOM-AMAF) and Senior Official Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE) entitled “Achieving Poverty Eradication and Rural Development through Improved Food Security, Livelihood and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in ASEAN” […]

Asiadhrra participates in The Pilot ASEAN Rice Trade Forum

Asiadhrra, represented by Mr. Nonoy Villas has been invited to participate in the ASEAN Rice Trade Forum to be held in Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 19-20 June 2012. The Forum’s objectives are share and analyze rice market information identify areas of cooperation and policy coordination to mitigate or – […]

Asiadhrra to Co-organize CSO Preparatory Meeting for the 1st GO-NGO Forum RDPE

Asiadhrra in partnership with AFA, VietDHRRA and VNFU will co-organize the CSO Preparatory Meeting for the 1st GO-NGO Forum on RDPE to be held on 12 June 2012 in Da Nang City, Viet Nam. The Forum’s theme will be “Achieving Poverty Eradication and Rural Development through Improved Food Security, Livelihood and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies […]

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 to participate in the the 2012 ADB annual Meeting

Asiadhrra was invited to participate in the Forty-Fifth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank to be held from Wednesday, 2 May 2012 to Saturday, 5 May 2012 in Manila,Philippines. More info on the Annual Meeting here…      

Asiadhrra presents at first CSO 101 Brown Bag Session in ASEAN HQ

AsiaDHRRA, together with the Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia (NTFP-EP),  ASEAN Social Forestry Network (ASFN), Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and SDC  co-organized the first CSO 101 Brown Bag Event for the Civil Society Organizations & the Agriculture and Forestry Sector in the ASEAN Region held […]

Smallholder agriculture calls in the ACSC-APF 2012!

The CSO event statement highlights the adverse impact of the “loss of forest and agricultural land to monoculture plantations” to the  biodiversity, food security and human rights in the region and proposes to the ASEAN members states several measures to mitigate these effects. The agriculture and environment CSO stakeholders recommend that ASEAN and/or its member […]

JaDHRRA Intern in Asiadhrra

Mr. Makino Atsushi, a senior student of Kobe University in Japan taking up Economics, is currently on a six month internship (February-August 2012) in the Philippines hosted by Asiadhrra and Phildhrra. Maki, as he prefers to be called will focus his internship on studying Philippine NGO Programs and Activities. He began his internship with a […]

Atenean volunteer in Asiadhrra

Ms. Soc Orlina, a junior AB Communication student at the Ateneo de Manila University has joined Asiadhrra as a summer volunteer for the period April-May 2002. She will produce a video brochure for Asiadhrra.

Asiadhrra becomes the newest member of Agricord!

Asiadhrra in October 2011 joined AgriCord  as its newest member.  It hopes to promote the “Farmers’ Fighting Poverty” program of the network along its agenda of building partnerships to empower farmers in the Asian region. On a related note, Asiadhrra Execom met with AgriCord Managing Director Mr. Ignace Coussement, in Hanoi in March 2012 where […]

Up and running again

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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 […]

Asiadhrra invited to the 31st APRC (2012)

A five-member Asiadhrra delegation spearheaded by Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Asiadhrra Secretary General and Mr. Yoshikuni Yatani, Asiadhrra Execom member and Dr. Bui Quang Toan, Vietdhrra Chairperson, has been invited to participate in the 31st session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific which will be held in Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Viet […]

Asiadhrra co-organizes 31st APRC Civil Society Consultation

Asiadhrra is co-organizing with fellow regional CSOs and the Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VNFU) the “CSO Meeting: Consolidating Efforts for Effective Engagement on Food and Agriculture Governance”  in conjunction with the 31st FAO-Asia Pacific Regional Conference. It will be held at the Khan Quang Do Hotel in Hanoi, Viet Nam on March 10-11, 2012. The CSO […]

Congratulations to AFA on their 10th Anniversary!

Our warmest congratulations to the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) who celebrates their 10th Anniversary today as they hold the event entitled “AFA@10: Celebrating Successes, Taking On More Challenges: AFA Regional Consultations and 5th AFA General Assembly” on March 7-9, 2012 in Hanoi, Vietnam. AFA came into fruition after a series farmer exchanges […]

Asiadhrra participates in the 4th Farmers Forum

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, representing the Asiadhrra network, joined the Fourth Meeting of the Farmers Forum (FAFO)  held on Feburary 20-21, 2012 at the IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Farmers’ Forum “is an on-going, bottom-up process of consultation and dialogue between small farmers’ and rural producers’ organizations (FOs), IFAD and governments, focused on agricultural and […]

DHRRA Malaysia assists poor Malaysians get MyKads

RAWANG, Feb 2 (Bernama) — Forty-two people received their identification documents, namely Mykad, Citizenship and birth certificate today. Among them were a 49-year-old barber M. Soundrarajan from Rasah, Negeri Sembilan and Hartini Abd Rani, 33 from Hulu Bernam. During the event organised by The Development of Human Resources in Rural Area (DHRRA Malaysia), its President […]

UN Declares 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming!!!

Here’s great news straight from  José A. Osaba and our good friends at WRF. Thanks to all partners and friends and the Asiadhrra Network for actively participating in the IYFF campaign! “We have got finally the good news that many of our organizations have been waiting for. Today, December 22nd 2011, at 4.55 pm, New […]

AsiaDHRRA shares its linking small farmers to market experiences in China Forum

AsiaDHRRA joined two Seminars organized by the International Poverty Reduction Center of China (IPRCC). The first seminar on “Policies and Practices of Rural Poverty Reduction in China and ASEAN countries” was held in Wuhan City, Hubei Province last October 12-18, 2011. Twenty five (25) participants from 9 ASEAN countries and China. The second seminar on  […]

Asiadhrra participates in the FAO RAP Forum on Food Security

Asiadhrra is set to participate in a forum on food security sponsored by FAO RAP. The Forum entitled, “Nutrition-Sensitive Food Production Systems for Sustainable Food Security” will take place on December 7-8, 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand, at Conference Hall of the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Asiadhrra will be joined by participants […]

IYFF Final Declaration: Feeding the Word, Caring for the Earth

FINAL DECLARATION Family Farming World Conference: Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth October 5-7, 2011 / Bilbao, Spain   We, 200 women and men, leaders of national, regional and international farmers’ organizations, civil society groups and social movements, and key academic and research institutions, from four continents of the world –Africa, Americas, Asia and […]

Vietdhrra hosts RDPE National Consultation in Vietnam

“On 20th.July 2011 the RDPE National Consultation  for Viet Nam was held at the meeting room of the Center of Agricultural Extension Volunteers (CAEV), 4th.Floor, A1 Building, Phuong Mai, 102 Truong Chinh, Ha Noi which is also Executive Office of the Vietnam Partnership of Human Resource Development for Rural Areas (VietDHRRA).” Read the details of […]

Asiadhrra highlights need for support to small holder agriculture in RDPE Workshop

AsiaDHRRA together with its members and partners participated in the recently concluded Workshop On The Framework Action Plan On Rural Development And Poverty Eradication held at the ASEAN Secretariat last Sept.29-30, 2011. Dr. Toan of VietDHRRA, in his talk during the information sharing, highlighted the centrality of small-holder farmers,fishers and indigenous peoples both men and […]

Asiadhrra participates in IYFF-WCC activities in 37th FAO Conference

Asiadhrra, represented by Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General, is set to participate in two important meetings related to the campaign for an International Year of Family Farming (IYFF). As a member of World Consultative Committee of the IYFF, Asiadhrra will participate in the first meeting of the committee to be held in Rome on 30 […]

Asiadhrra anchors ASEAN 2011-2015 RDPE Framework drafting process

AsiaDHRRA has been tapped by the ASEAN Secretariat to anchor the drafting process of the ASEAN Rural Development and Poverty Eradication Framework Action Plan (RDPE FAP) for 2011-2015.  We are facilitating, together with our national CSO partners and in coordination with the national ASEAN SOMRDPE Focal Points, a series of national consultations this month of […]

Asiadhrra Chairperson Dr. Wenchi Huang meets with the secretariat

Dr. Wenchi Huang, the current Asiadhrra Chairperson had a fruitful discussion with the staff at the secretariat office in the Philippines on current concerns, updates on activities and projects  and strategic objectives. This was the first time she met with the full staff after being selected as the chairperson of the network last year and […]

Food Price Volatility and Food Reserves in ASEAN Plenary Report

We are happy to share to the plenary the highlights of our ACSC/APF workshop held on May 5, 2011 at Ciputra, Jakarta and attended by more than 50 CSO participants from the  ASEAN region representing different sectors and organizations. The important workshop was co-organized by AFA and AsiaDHRRA, API and Binadesa/InDHRRA. Our speakers came from […]

Join our workshops at ACSC/APF 2011!

You are most welcome to participate in the three wonderful workshops we are holding today (May 04, 2011) in partnership with various Asian NGOs at the ACSC/APF 2011. The three workshops will be held from  09:00AM – 6:30PM at the Hotel Ciputra, Jakarta, Indonesia. The 3 workshops are: Agriculture and the Peasantry in ASEAN: Challenges […]

ACSC/APF 2011: Workshop on Food Price Volatility and Food Reserves in ASEAN

The second workshop on Food Price Volatility and Food Reserves in ASEAN (co-organized with API, Bina Desa, AFA and AAI) will converse on the causes and effects of food price volatility particularly on small scale producers. It will also take a closer look at the ASEAN Rice Reserve Scheme especially on making it more benificial […]

ACSC/APF 2011: Workshop on CSO Engagement with the ASEAN

The workshop on CSO Engagement with the ASEAN and its member states (co-organized by AsiaDHRRA with CODE-NGO, Demos, HRWG, INCITEGov, ROA, SRD, Star Kampuchea, VUSTA, WMD, YAPPIKA) hope to bring the voices and perspectives on the status of CSO engagement at different levels and varying degrees of democratic spaces available. The workshop will feature concrete […]

ACSC/APF 2011: Agriculture and the Peasantry in ASEAN: Challenges and Way Forward

The workshop on Agriculture and the Peasantry in ASEAN: Challenges and Way Forward (co-organized by Asiadhrra with API, SPI, SP, BINA DESA, AFA, APNFS, LRAN) will discuss the challenges facing agriculture and peasantry in the ASEAN Region in the context of food sovereignty and land reform. Download the Agriculture in ASEAN workshop program here…

DHRRA Malaysia conducts Entrepreneurship Training

A seminar on entrepreneurship was organized by DHRRA Malaysia in collaboration with Puchong Indian Women Welfare Society. Around 80 entrepreneurs participated in this program. 40 of the participants took part in the sewing class while the rest attended the session on grooming (persolekan). Read more about exciting empowering activities that DHRRA Malaysia is conducting…

Mr. Youqiong Wang, IFAD Philippines' new Programme Manager visits Asiadhrra

IFAD Philippines’ new Country Programme Manager Mr. Youqiong Wang dropped by Asiadhrra office for a quick visit. He was accompanied by Mr. Sana Jatta, IFAD Country Manager for Asia and the Pacific  and Mr. Yolando C. Arban, CPO- IFAD Philippines Country Office. Asiadhrra expressed appreciation for IFAD’s continued engagement with various Asian CSOs and reiterated […]

Remembering Dr. Tony Ledesma

Today is the birthday of  our dear departed founder Dok Tony. Our heartfelt prayers for his peaceful rest and our deep appreciation also for his hard work, vision and advocacy for the rural poor as manifested today in the development work that the DHRRAs undertake in various partnerships with the rural peoples of Asia. The […]

WRF visits AsiaDHRRA

Ms. Miren Larrea, WRF Program Officer had a short visit at the AsiaDHRRA office on March 21, 2011 to update the secretariat on the recent activities  and news about the IYFF campaign. AFA secretariat and Pakisama also joined the lively sharing. Visit the IYFF website at www.familyfarmingcampaign.net for the latest news on the campaign

Asiadhrra participates in EU ARD platform dev workshop

Ms. Marlene Ramirez has been invited to participate in the 2 day regional workshop on “Supporting Southern-European alliances/platforms on ARD” under the Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP) of the European Union.  The workshop is is being held from Wednesday 16th March to Thursday 17th March and is hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), […]

Asiadhrra participates in the Joint FAO/Civil Society planning-cum-team building meeting

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Asiadhrra Secretary General is participating in the Joint FAO/Civil Society Planning-cum-Team Building Meeting being held on 11 and 12 March at the Royal Princess Hotel, Larn Luang, Larn Luang Road 269, Watsommanut, Bangkok, Thailand The proposed CSO-FAO Joint Planning meeting is expected to allow the core members (or Team members) of the […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the FAO consultation on high food prices in Asia

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Asiadhrra Secretary-General is participating in the Regional Consultation on Policy and Programmatic Actions to Address High Food Prices in Asia and the Pacific Region being held at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, Thailand from 9 to 10 March 2011. “High level agriculture, trade and finance representatives from 20 Asia […]

MyanDHRRA visits AsiaDHRRA

Mr. Zaw Zaw Han, Chairman of Ever Green Group – Social Enterprise Partnership for Development, a member of MyanDHRRA dropped by our office for a visit after attending the CSO Forum on AFCC held in Manila on March 1, 2011. Mr. Han and Asiadhrra staff had a fruitful discussion as they discussed the activities of […]

Bina Desa presents Asiadhrra proposal on ASEAN Peoples' Field School on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change

Ms. Dwi Astuti, Binadesa Executive Director and AsiaDHRRA Vice-Chairperson for Southeast Asia sub-region, participated in the CSO Forum on AFCC held in Manila on March 1, 2011. She presented AsiaDHRRA’s proposal for the establishment of ASEAN Peoples’ Field School on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change, a small-scale producer focused regional knowledge management mechanism. Ms. Dwi […]

Maligaya Flatbed Dryer Inquiries

To our readers who have been requesting for assistance in purchasing the maligaya flatbed dryer, here’s the updated contact details of the program manager in charge of the machines. Apologies for the bad links in our posts on maligaya flat bed dryer, it seems like PhilRice Online revamped their website and put in new permalinks […]

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 […]

Support for the IYFF Campaign continues to grow

Support for the International Year of Family Farming continues to grow worldwide. Among the latest endorsers are the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines and the Pan-African Farmers Association. We need your support dear readers, to encourage your states and governments to endorse this very noble campaign! Kindly visit the IYFF website for more information […]

To feed the world, governments break new ground with civil society

An excerpt from the IPS interview with the AsiaDHRRA SecGen Ms. Marlene Ramirez… In an unprecedented nod toward civil society organisations, this year’s annual FAO event to shape global food security policy rolled out the welcome mat to some 150 activists who took part in the just-finished meeting – on equal footing with government delegates. […]

CSO Statement on the 30th FAO-APRC: Our Food, Our Future, Our Urgent Calls

We, seventy ( 70)  representatives of organizations of small farmers, fisherfolk, indigenous peoples, rural women, pastoralists, youth, cooperatives, and NGOs from Asian Civil Society met from September 27-28 for the CSO parallel consultation to the 30th FAO-Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Gyeongju, Korea. We discussed  the critical issues affecting global food security namely: climate change […]

Day 2 Presentations of CSO Parallel Meeting to 30th FAO-APRC

The following presentations given during the second day (Sept. 28) of the CSO Parallel Meeting to the 30th FAO-APRC held in Gyeongju, Korea are now available for download over at the event website http://csomtgfaoaprckorea.blogspot.com/ Plenary Session 4: The Global Food and Financial Crisis: Lessons and the Way Forward Grassroots Strategies to address the crisis: An […]

Day 1 presentations of CSO Parallel Meeting to 30th FAO-APRC available now

The following presentations given during the first day (Sept. 27) of the CSO Parallel Meeting to the 30th FAO-APRC held in Gyeongju, Korea are now available for download over at the event website http://csomtgfaoaprckorea.blogspot.com/ Opening Session Opening Message by AHC Hunger for Justice and the Struggle of Peasants for Land and Reform by Danilo “Ka […]

AsiaDHRRA to participate in 30th FAO-APRC CSO Parallel Consultation in Korea

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the CSO Parallel Consultation held in conjunction with the 30th FAO-Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea on September 27-October 1, 2010. The consultation will bring together representatives of farmers, fisherfolk, Indigenous Peoples, rural women, rural youth, cooperatives, NGOs and other civil society organizations, to discuss the […]

Our big thanks to Taiwandhrra volunteers!

Big thanks to the tireless, diligent and always happy Taiwandhrra volunteers from the NPUST Agribusiness Grad School under Ms. Wenchi Huang.  Together with the TaiwanDHRRA team, the volunteers led by the indefatigable duo of Edgardo Calderon Reyes and Ya-Hui Huang made it possible for the event to flow seamlessly and with nary a hitch.  Nicest […]

AsiadDHRRA signs MOA of Cooperation with NPUST

AsiaDHRRA represented by its chairperson, Datuk Marimuthu Nadason and National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), represented by its President, Dr. Mike Guu, signed today a memorandum of agreement aimed at “furthering cooperation in both education and academic research” between the two organizations. Datuk Marimuthu, signing the MOA along with Dr. Mike Guu. Looking […]

AsiaDHRRA holds 8th General Assembly in Pingtung, Taiwan

AsiaDHRRA is holding its 8th General Assembly from September 15-17 in the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology located in the bucolic city of Pingtung, Taiwan. The theme of the GA is Responding to the Challenges of the Global Food and Financial Crisis and Climate Change. “The General Assembly will focus on defining our […]

DHRRA Malaysia gender program featured on national TV

Once again, for the second consecutive year, DHRRA Malaysia was invited to feature in a National Television programme aimed towards empowering women viewers at home. While in the previous season DHRRA demonstrated various income generating skills, in this season, the viewers were enlightened with knowledge and awareness on everyday-family-issues. The segment aired weekly as a […]

VietDHRRA staff visit AsiaDHRRA

Mr. Vu Dangquy, VietDHRRA staff, dropped by the secretariat office yesterday for a brief visit before returning to Vietnam. Quy has just finished his year-long stint with the AWCF exchange program “Capacity-Building for Gender and Co-operatives in Asia” Project funded by the “South-South Exchange Programme” of Fredskorpset (FK) Norway. With the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat staff Quy […]

Phildhrra Mindanao visits Asiadhrra

Phildhrra Mindanao Staff dropped by the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat Office today for a quick look see. They are currently here in Manila for an exposure/learning activity. Earlier in the day,  Ms. Lany Rebagay and Ms. Marlene of the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat presented to them an overview of the shared history and goals of the DHRRAs. Ms. Lany […]

Bina Desa visits Asiadhrra

AsiaDHRRA welcomed Yuyu Rahayu, Lily Noviani, Nanang Hari, Yasfin, Dwi Astuti of Binadesa who just came from a 7-day exposure visit in organic and agrarian reform communities in Bacolod, Negros Occidental in the Philippines. The visit held from July 19-26, 2010 was supported by Misereor and was arranged by the Paghidaet Foundation, a Misereor partner. […]

Day 1 Updates from the CSO Side Event Investment Forum for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

Civil society organizations convene today to deliberate on concrete proposals for the promotion of responsible investments in agriculture to address world hunger, by ensuring that the smallholders who are food producers do not themselves experience hunger and undernourishment by enabling them to become active, viable, empowered partners of governments, donors, international communities, and various other […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the CSO Side Event of the Investment Forum for Food Security

Its all systems go for the CSO Side Event entitled “Investment For Whom and for What?: Bringing in Asia Pacific Peoples’ Voices in the Investment Forum for Food Security” which will be held on July 5-6, 2010 at the Crowne Hotel,  Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The two-day preparatory CSO meeting aims to organize […]

Ms. Farrah Sierva completes OJT in AsiaDHRRA

Ms. Farrah Sierva, a incoming senior taking up foreign studies at Miriam College in the Philippines recently completed her one month OJT at the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat office where she performed coordination work and assisted in organizing our library. Our best wishes to Farrah as she continues her studies.

AsiaDHRRA to participate in July 2010 Investment Forum for Food Security

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the Investment Forum and Market Place for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific to be held in Manila, Philippines on 7-9 July 2010.  It also joins other CSOs in preparing for the official CSO Pre-forum meeting on July 6 and the CSO side meetings during the event. The […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA and PhilDHRRA hold Social Accountability Workshop

AsiaDHRRA in partnership with its member in the Philippines, PhilDHRRA, and with support from the Associated Network for Social Accountability in East Asia Pacific (ANSA-EAP) co-sponsored a regional forum entitled “Strengthening Social Accountability towards Food Security: A look at the Asian Development Bank”. The forum was participated by national and regional network in Asia and […]

Visit the website of the Asia Pacific Food Security Consultation

Have a look-see at the website of the FAO Civil Society Regional Consultation on Food Security in Asia and the Pacific Region. Available for download are the consultation proceedings, various documents and presentations during the activity. You can also view the activity photos. The overall objective of the regional Civil Society consultations was to agree […]

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 […]

WRF organizes IYFF Asia Continental Strategy Meeting in New Delhi

The WRF, together with AFA, AsiaDHRRA, and CIFA as the host partner, are organizing an IYFF Asia Continental strategy meeting, to be held in New Delhi, March 23-24, 2010. The participants will be Asian Farmers’ organisations supporting the IYFF Campaign as well as representatives of national and international policy makers. The aim of the Continental […]

Asiadhrra hosts DHRRA Pioneers Dialogue

Asiadhrra is hosting the DHRRA Pioneers Dialogue today, March 19, 2010 in Katipunan, Quezon City alongside the commemoration of the first year death anniversary of our beloved Dr. Tony Ledesma.  The open sharing will flow in remembrance of the life of Dr. Tony and his unwavering dedication and commitment to the empowerment of the grassroots […]

Genesis of the DHRRAs: The History of CENDHRRA by Antonio L. Ledesma

In remembrance of Dr. Tony Ledesma, whose first death anniversary we commemorate  and whose life we celebrate today, we are sharing this article he wrote about the origins and development of the DHRRAs. The Seed, the Spring, the Stone A mighty river starts from a trickling mountain spring. A massive tree starts from a tiny […]

The DHRRA Malaysia Community Centre welcomes the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

The DHRRA-ERA Community Centre was honoured to welcome delegation from Zimbabwe, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Honourable Thokozani Khupe to the Headquaters of the Community Centre Project, located in Petaling Jaya on 22nd of February, 2010. The delegation which comprises prominent individuals includes the Executive Director of ADI, Tashinga Mtindike and Embassy […]

AsiaDHRRA is NGO Host for FAO CSO Food Security Consultation in Asia and the Pacific

The FAO Civil Society Regional Consultation on Food Security in Asia and the Pacific Region of which AsiaDHRRA is the NGO host is currently underway at The Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas, Pasig City, Philippines from February 24-25, 2010. We will be posting hourly updates at the activity blog over at http://faocsofoodsecurityconsultasiapacific.blogspot.com/ The overall objective of […]

AsiaDHRRA joins national forum on climate change

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the national Forum entitled Mapping the Road for a Climate Change-Ready PhilDHRRA to be held on Nov. 25, 2009 (Wednesday), 9:00am – 5:00pm, at the Ugnayan Hall PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, #59 C. Salvador St. Loyola Heights, Quezon City*. Specific objectives of the forum are as follow: 1) to present […]

AsiaDHRRA invites you to ACFTA and ATIGA research validation workshop

The Trade Advocates’ Group of which AsiaDHRRA is a member invites you to participate in the Focus Group Discussion and Validation Workshop for all affected sectors, on the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) to be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, at the Studio87, […]

AsiaDHRRA to participate in ASEC Symposium on Stakeholder Involvement

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, AsiaDHRRA Secretary General,  is set to participate in the ASEAN Secretariat Symposium on Stakeholder Involvement to be held on 23 – 25 Nov 2009 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Brainstorming Symposium, organized by ASEAN Secretariat, in coordination with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) will involve leading representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), officials involved with […]

AsiaDHRRA to participate in Asian Forum on CSR (AFCSR)

Ms. Marlene Ramirez and Ms. Lorna David will participate in the AFCSR panel session, entitled “Companies and Communities:  Waging The War Against Poverty” to be held on November 20, 2009  at the  Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manila, Philppines During this session, AIM will introduce the project, Mainstreaming Poverty Alleviation Initiatives among ASEAN-member Countries.  This project, funded […]

AsiaDHRRA to participate in ADB Accountability Mechanism Orientation

Mr. Nonoy Villas, AsiaDHRRA LSFM Program Manager, will participate in the Orientation on ADB’s Accountability Mechanisms on Nov. 19, 9am – 1pm, at the Discovery Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. ADB conducts this orientation session to brief stakeholders on the Acccountability Mechanism and to familiarize them with the procedures for accessing OSPF and the […]

Philippine CSO consortium to hold sugar industry stakeholder forum

On November 18, 2009, a consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs), involving PhilDHRRA, PDAP, CARRD, NATCCO, NAGKASAMA Multi-purpose Cooperative, and MUSICO, with support from Agriterra and CODE-NGO, will hold a forum entitled: Sugar Industry Stakeholders Forum on 2010 Tariff Reduction in Quezon City, Philippnes. This forum aims to generate a consensus position and policy recommendations […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA joins CSOs' call for climate justice

Together with other CSOs, AsiaDHRRA joined the march to call for climate justice last October 5, 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand in line with the climate negotiations at the UNFCCC talks. AsiaDHRRA also joined the CSO strategy session on October 4, 2009 convened by Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) entitled “Agriculture in Global Climate […]

Rose Sharon Hartig concludes internship

Rose Sharon Hartig has completed her 2-month internship on project planning and management at AsiaDHRRA.  Apart from learning about the PME process, Sharon also attended seminars and joined an exposure trip to citrus farmers in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. She also drafted a concept note on the impact of climate change in sustainable agriculture. From her […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes regional workshop on the global financial crisis

AsiaDHRRA is co-organizing the Regional Conference on the Impact of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis to the Vulnerable Sectors in the Region: Civil Society Voices and ASEAN to be held on July 28-29, 2009 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The regional dialogue seeks to strengthen a constructive civil society interaction with ASEAN and policy makers in […]

Sharon Hartig starts 2 month internship

Rose Sharon Hartig, a student taking up Master of Arts in International Social Sciences at Friedensau Adventist University (Theologische Hochschule Friedensau) in Germany starts her two-month internship in AsiaDHRRA. Her learning objectives during the period will focus on project planning, management and evaluation. Ms. Hartig’s field of specialization is  planning, management and evaluation of sustainable […]

Yeo Joung Suh completes volunteer work

Ms. Yeo Joung Suh, KoDHRRA volunteer has concluded her 1 year internship at AsiaDHRRA during which time she was able to gain a deeper understanding of the NGO management process; developed skills on project development through a 1 month volunteer work in a women’s NGO in Khon Kaen, Thailand; enhanced research and documentation skills through […]

AFA Farmer Leader Assasinated

Renato Penas, Vice-President of PAKISAMA, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at 11:00 PM yesterday, on the way to his farm in Sumilao, Bukidnon. He was 51. His 2 companions are in the hospital nursing gunshot wounds. It was a high price to pay for selflessly dedicating himself to the agrarian reform movement. He is […]

Summary of CSO Statement – ASEAN-FAO Regional Conference on Food Security

ASEAN-FAO Regional Conference on Food Security Bangkok, 27 – 28 May 2009 Summary of CSO Statement The civil society participants in this gathering are committed to work with ASEAN and member states in addressing food security concern of the poor and marginalised, especially the vulnerable landless and resource-poor women and men farmers and fishers. Addressing […]

AsiaDHRRA to participate in the ASEAN-FAO Regional Conference on Food Security

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the ASEAN-FAO Regional Conference on Food Security 27-28 May 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand. “The aim of the ASEAN-FAO Regional Conference on Food Security is to provide a consultative platform for the ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and international organisations to address food security issues in the ASEAN region. To […]

Bringing CSD17 home… for the small producers

Here’s a nicely written and thoughtful article by our very own Ms. Marlene  Ramirez :-), about how the CSD17 process can be made truly relevant to the small producers. This was originally published in Outreach Issues – May 12 Issue. Ms. Marlene is currently participating in the CSD17 in New York. As a development advocate […]

LSFM to hold 3rd Regional Training Workshop in Philippines

LSFM is set to hold the 3rd Regional Training Workshop of the Linking Small Farmers to Market project towards end of June 2009 in Cagayan de Oro City, a city in the northern part of Mindanao island, the Philippines. This workshop will emphasize the importance of small farmers organized into commodity groups so that issues […]

AsiaDHRRA joins FAORAP Conference

AsiaDHRRA actively participated in the recently concluded 29th Regional Conference for Asia and The Pacific (FAORAP Conference) held last  March  26-31, in Bangkok, Thailand. The Rural Development Working Group composed of AsiaDHRRA  AFA, Action Aid, East Asia Working Group, Focus on the Global South, Pesticide Action Network in Asia and the Pacific (PAN AP), Philippine […]

LSFM Philippines conducts 2nd National training

LSFM-Philippines held its 2nd in-country training-workshop last March 17-18, 2009 at the Ugnayan Hall, Partnership Center. The training-workshop, with a theme: “Complying with Market Requirements on Product Quality and Food Safety,” focused on enhancing the knowledge and skills of small calamansi farmer leaders, LGU and NGO agricultural extension workers/community organizers on the importance of standardization […]

Bambang Ismawan honored with Sang Pemula Award

Good news was received in early December 2008. Chairman of trustee board of Bina Swadaya Foundation was given Sang Pemula Award from NewsEum, a non profit organization which was inspired by public figure Tirto Adhi Soerjo, one of Indonesian press figure. Visit the Bina Swadaya website for more news on micro-enterprise and microlending in Indonesia….

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes global videoconference on food sufficiency

The global videoconference entitled “Global Food Sufficiency: Towards Sustainable Food Production and Consumption” will simultaneously connect civil society and decision-makers from Asia (regional conference in Manila), Africa (regional conference in Dakar), Latin America (regional conference in Brasilia), and North America (regional conference in Washington DC) with a regional conference in the European Parliament in Brussels. […]

Using the ICA cooperative model in Vietnam

After the success of land reform in the North of our country, during the period from 1955 to 1957, the restoration and rebuilding National Economy started with a new manner of working together in rural areas. Having reallocated lands, Farmers self- organized thousands groups of “mutual help” and “work exchange” to cooperate and help each […]

Food Crisis, the Impact of Marginalization of Peasants and Farming

“Farmers, your destiny now: you are overestimated in the noble hope by the law makers, are restricted in the legislation of law, are tricked by big companies and are forced to plant certain variety of plants by the government”. This is exposed by a teacher in a lecture in a state’s university in Jakarta. Is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

DHRRA Malaysia redesigns website

DHRRA Malysia relaunched their website with a redesign aimed at presenting better information about their activites and  simplify web management. Do pay them a visit and learn about the groundbreaking work they are doing in advancing consumer rights and facilitating dialogues with the different sectors in Malaysia.

Dr. Wen-Chi Huang presents Taiwan country paper on Agro-tourism workshop

Dr. Wen-Chi Huang, TaiwanDHRRA President together with Ms. Li-Lan Liao presented the Taiwan Country paper on Agro-tourism Development for Creation of Rural Jobs and Diversified Income in Taiwan during the Workshop on Agro-tourism Development for Creation of Rural Jobs and Diversified Income held on 4-8 Nov 2008 in Bandung, Indonesia. The workshop was organized by […]

Workshop Summary: Ensuring Food Security in ASEAN Community

ASEAN is home to 540 million people . Substantial percentages of land resources in many countries in ASEAN are devoted to agricultural production. Agriculture is still an important source of income and livelihood in many ASEAN countries. Yet , the poorest people in ASEAN, or those who live below $1 or even $2 dollars a […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the APF/ACSC 4 in Bangkok

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the upcoming ASEAN Peoples’ Forum and ASEAN Civil Society Conference 4to be held in Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand on February 20-22, 2009. During the said event, AsiaDHRRA and AFA will jointly organize a Workshop on Ensuring Food Security for the ASEAN Community on February 21, 2009, 11:00 am – […]

LSFM launches two books on Value Chain and Market Mapping

The LSFM Program is pleased to announce the publication (print and digital) of the following books: 1. Value Chain Analysis Report: Cambodia, Philippines and Vietnam 2. Mapping of Marketing Initiatives by CSOs: Cambodia, Philippines and Vietnam The books are available in print and in PDF for immediate download (click on the link to view or […]

2nd LSFM Workshop to be held in Cambodia

AsiaDHRRA together with the  Cambodian Center for Study and Development of Agriculture (CEDAC) will hold the Second Regional Training Workshop entitled “Complying with Market Requirements on Food Safety and Product Quality” under the Linking Small Farmers Project (LSFM) supported by the ASEAN Foundation and the World Rural Forum on January 19-23, 2009 in Monoreach Angkor […]

Gil Cua, 1953-2008

A beloved friend and leader,  Gil P. Cua, 55,  succumbed to liver cancer on December 17, 2008.  A sudden departure for us. Though he had bouts of sickness the past months, he was diagnosed of cancer only last month.  The whole network and our DHRRA leaders mourn his death and extends prayers for his wife, […]

AFA Farmer Leader murdered in Philippines

We mourn the death of Ka Vic Paglinawan, a model farmer leader from Mindanao, who also touched our lives in the region for his active participation in the regional activities hosted by AFA and AsiaDHRRA in the past years. During those times, Ka Vic Paglinawan represented PAKISAMA as its National Chairperson. We fondly remember Ka […]

AsiaDHRRA joins Aid for Trade FGD

AsiaDHRRA joined 15 other participants from various civil society groups in a focus group discussion on Aid For Trade held on October 13, 2008 in Quezon City. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues surrounding the WTO and the Aid for Trade initiative as it applies in the Philippine context. The activity was […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in Nanotechnology forum

Ms. Lany Rebagay participated in the Seminar-Forum on NANOTECHNOLOGY AND SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY: Potential Impacts on Agriculture, Food and Livelihoods held at Balay-Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City on October 9, 2008. Pat Roy Mooney, Executive Director, ETC Group was the featured speaker of the seminar workshop, which was sponsored by SEARICE and TFFS.

AsiaDHRRA participates in the International Meeting of Experts on Agrarian and Rural Development

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, AsiaDHRRA SecGen, participated in the WRF sponsored International Meeting of Experts on Agrarian and Rural Development held in Valencia Region-Basque Country-Spain from 28th September-3rd October 2008. Ms. Ramirez shared a presentation on the Asian Food Crisis. The main objectives of the “Worldwide Meeting are the internal strengthening of the Network, better mutual […]

Young NorthDHRRAs share OJT experiences

North DHRRA OJTs – Yeo Joung Suh (KoDHRRA), Sung Wei Huang (TaiwanDHRRA), Ryoko Tsuboi (JaDHRRA) and Shui Tsai (TaiwanDHRRA) had a fruitful sharing session last September 12, 2008 about OJT life, their insights and its impact on their personal life. They also shared their reflection about their own DHRRAs and AsiaDHRRA. The session proved to […]

Ryoko visits AsiaDHRRA

Ryoko Tsuboi, formerly JaDHRRA OJT in AsiaDHRRA visited the secretariat last September 10, 2008 on her way to Bikol to accompany Ms. Chiaki Inoko who, as part of her research study, spent a one- week exposure visit in the Foundation of our Lady of Fatima Center (FACE), a PhilDHRRA member NGO in Camarines Sur, Philippines […]

AsiaDHRRA welcomes newest intern, Mr. Sung Wei Huang

AsiaDHRRA gladly welcomes Mr. Huang Sung Wei, its newest intern from Taiwan. Sung Wei will undergo a two-month intership program in the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat Office in Manila, Philippines. His learning objectives for the period include; Gaining a deep understanding of AsiaDHRRA and AFA operations Deepen understanding of the project“Linking Small Farmers to Market” Research about […]

AsiaDHRRA visits ADB

Ms. Marlene Ramirez, Executive Director, AsiaDHRRA, shared her views with ADB NGO/Civil Society Anchors on how ADB and CSOs can work together to support implementation of ADB’s new long-term strategic framework more news here…..

AsiaDHRRA statement of concern on the serious violation of Human Right in Korea.

AsiaDHRRA, a network of social development organization focusing on rural development in south east Asia, joins the international civil society organization in expressing our deep concern regarding the crackdown of protesters happening in South Korea . We are sad to note the government has not been sensitive to the voice of the people. The current […]

Suh, Yeo Joung starts one year OJT in AsiaDHRRA

AsiaDHRRA welcomes Ms. Yeo Jeong Suh, KoDHRRA Member as she starts her one year On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the AsiaDHRRA Secretariat Office in Quezon City Philippines. During her stay Ms. Suh plans to; Gain insight, deepen understanding and appreciation of the work of NGOs in Asia particularly in the Philippines Acquire basic knowledge on managing […]

VietDHRRA website is online!

Visit VietDHRRA’s newly launched website! The bilingual website features organizational information about VietDHRRA, and updates about their programs and projects

New Publication: A Study of Emergency Rice Reserve Schemes in Asia

We are re-issuing this research paper as a contribution to a more vigorous discussion on the need for Asian countries to implement Emergency Rice Reserve Schemes. This has never been more timely as Asian countries are now facing serious socio-political problems generated by the ongoing rice/food shortages. This research paper originally published in the book […]

AsiaDHRRA publishes case study on Alternative Regionalism

The case study aims to look at other models of regionalism that exist in other parts of the world that may help Southeast Asian civil society explore the potentials of regionalism in advancing the interests of the people, particularly the interests of the poor that comprise the overwhelming majority of region’s population. It aims to […]

AsiaDHRRA and Intel succesfully hold regional workshop on Community-Based ICT Integration

AsiaDHRRA, in partnership with Intel Technology, successfully concluded the three-day “Regional Workshop on Community-Based ICT Integration” last 14 March with thirty-one participants from six Asian countries attending. The workshop, held in Legend Hotel, Pasig City, aimed to have a full understanding of the past and current initiatives by civil society organizations in bridging the digital […]

Bina Swadaya celebrates Bapa Bambang's 70th

“Loyalty is the only [thing] I have and defend” The preceding sentence was pronounced by Bambang Ismawan when delivering his short message during celebration of his 70th birthday in front of hundreds of invitees and guests on Friday night (7/3). There are present in the event: Abdurrahman Wahid/Gusdur (former President), Meutia hatta (State Minister of […]

AsiaDHRRA and Intel conducts ICT workshop

AsiaDHRRA and Intel Philippines is set to conduct a 2-day Regional Workshop entitled “Community-based ICT Integration: Lessons and Possibilities” on March 13-14, 2008 at the Legend Villas, Mandaluyong City, Metro-Manila, Philippines. The workshop hopes to glean lessons and identify guideposts in the continuing effort to bridge the digital divide that hinders access to development opportunities […]

Click here to visit the workshop blog where you can download presentations and view pictures…

Visit the DHRRA Malaysia website

DHRRA Malaysia’s website is now up and running. Learn how their community training centers are proving to be effective in empowering Indian communities in Malaysia.

ASEAN Foundation visits AsiaDHRRA

Mr. Ajie Akhmad Wahidin, Program Officer and Ade Chayadi, Finance, Admin and Personnel Coordinator of ASEAN Foundation visited the AsiaDHRRA office today for a project monitoring meeting of the Linking Small Farmers to Market (LSFM) Project currently being implemented by AsiaDHRRA with the support of ASEAN Foundation. AsiaDHRRA staff Lany Rebagay-Program Officer, Lorna David, Finance […]

AsiaDHRRA launches new 2 year project on linking small farmers to market

AsiaDHRRA with funding support from ASEAN Foundation is gearing up for the full launch of the 2 year regional project “Linking Small Farmers to Market” (LSFM) in the three pilot countries namely, Philippines,Cambodia and Vietnam.  Mr. Nonoy Villas, filipino and a veteran manager of several national and regional NGO projects will serve as the project […]

Nonoy Villas joins AsiaDHRRA as LSFM PC

Mr. Florante “Nonoy” Villas has joined AsiaDHRRA as the Coordinator of the “Linking Small Farmers to Market” Project. Nonoy brings with him over (25) years of experience in rural and social development work, with over eighteen (18) consecutive years focused on the management and supervision of program operations for environment, health and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, […]

AsiaDHRRA Job Opening: Project Coordinator

AsiaDHRRA is hiring a Regional Project Coordinator to handle a 2-year Regional Project on Linking Small Farmers to Markets. We hope to fill-up the position by mid-January. Please find attached the Job TOR. Please pass to people you think might be interested. Deadline of application is December 30, 2007. Click here to download the Job […]

AsiaDHRRA to attend Asia Pacific Regional Implementation Meeting for the CSD-16

AsiaDHRRA will attend the Regional Implementation Meeting (RIM) for Asia and the Pacific for the 16th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-16) on 26-27 November 2007 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The RIM objective is to articulate Asian and Pacific concerns at the 16th and 17th sessions of the Commission for Sustainable Development, by assessing […]

ERA Consumer Malaysia to present NCCC Annual Report 2006

NCCC is set to present the inaugural report on Malaysian consumer complaints for the year 2006. The Annual Report 2006 is the first consumer complaints report in Malaysian history. The report contains a review and analysis of all consumer complaints which were lodged with the NCCC throughout 2006. It is heartening to note that in […]

3rd ASEAN + Civil Society Conference

The 3rd ASEAN + Civil Society Conference or ACSC 3, under the theme “Moving Forward – Building an ASEAN+ People’s Agenda” , took place in Singapore in November 2-4. About 200 participants from civil society organizations and trade unions across Southeast Asia gathered to discuss issues of common concerns to people’s lives in the context […]

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 […]

6th ASEAN People's Assembly

AsiaDHRRA co-anchored a panel entitled “Towards Fair Trade In An Integrating ASEAN: Perspectives of Workers, Farmers and Informal Sector” during the 6th ASEAN People’s Assembly 2007 last October 25, 2007 in Manila. The panel which was well attended focused on the serious social ramifications on small men and women farmers, on workers and on the […]

Knowledge Network Meets in China

TaiwanDHRRA Chairperson Dr. Wen-Chi Huang represented AsiaDHRRA in a Knowledge Network Meeting organized by the Agribusiness Accountability Initiative (AAI) last August 10-12 in Beijing, China. This meeting was held around the Asian Rural Sociological Association (ARSA) Congress conducted last August 8-10. The Agribusiness Accountability Initiative (AAI) is a global platform for sharing research and analysis […]

VietDHRRA Study Tour in Taiwan

TaiwanDHRRA hosted a seven-day study tour (August 28-September 3,2007) of VietDHRRA aimed at providing Vietnamese farmer leaders with workable models of agricultural production and marketing. The group visited farms engaged in commodity-based production and marketing team particularly those specializing in papaya, sugar apple, wax apple and tea products. They were also able to visit the […]

ACSC3 Singapore Declaration

Third ASEAN+ Civil Society Conference (ACSC-III) 2-4 November 2007, Singapore Singapore Declaration (Final Version) 1. We, about 200 participants from civil society organizations and trade unions across Southeast Asia gathered at the Third ASEAN+ Civil Society Conference (ACSC-III) in Singapore on 2-4 November 2007 to discuss issues of common concerns to people’s lives in the […]

DHRRA Malaysia among "Voices from the Grassroots" presentors during ACSC-3

DHRRA Malaysia represented by the Dengkil Community Center will be among the people’s organizations chosen to present “Voices from the Grassroots” during the First Plenary of ACSC-3 entitled Regionalism for the People: Building a Social ASEAN to be held on Friday, 02 November 2007. Seetha Sinapan, DHRRA Malaysia, will present an overview of the various […]

AsiaDHRRA to co-organize ACSC3 panel on sustainable rural development in ASEAN

AsiaDHRRA, in partnership with the Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), Focus on the Global South & Third World Network (TWN) will hold a panel session entitled Roadmap Towards a Sustainable Rural Development in ASEAN during the The 3rd ASEAN Civil Society Conference (ACSC3) to be held on 2-4 November 2007, at the […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in ACSC 2007

AsiaDHRRA, represented by Secretary General, Ms. Marlene Ramirez is participating in the ongoing ASEAN Civil Society Conference (ACSC 2007) being held on October 26-28, 2007 in Singapore. The regional event is organized by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) The Civil Society Conference is organized by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs with support […]

AsiaDHRRA co-organizes APA panel on ASEAN Fair Trade

AsiaDHRRA will co-organize a panel entitled “Towards Fair Trade In An Integrating ASEAN: Perspectives of Workers, Farmers and Informal Sector” during the 6th ASEAN People’s Assembly 2007. It will be held on October 25, 2007 from 8:30-10:00AM at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. The featured panel speakers are Ms. Alice Chang, UNI-APRO (on […]

AFA goes autonomous!

The Executive Committee of AFA decided to put up its own secretariat office in Manila last July 23, 2007. The decision marked the end of a process of autonomy which began in 2002, facilitated by its NGO partner and catalyst, AsiaDHRRA. It signalled the readiness of AFA leaders to take on bigger responsibilities in organizational […]

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, […]

AsiaDHRRA set to participate in 3rd APHD Pan Asia Farmers’ Conference

AsiaDHRRA has been invited by APHD SA to participate in the 3rd APHD Pan Asia Farmers’ Conference to be held on October 17-25, 2007 in the Province of Bohol located in the central part of the Philippines. The event includes two days of field exposure and community immersion in the Diocese of Talibon; and four […]

JaDHRRA launches Japanese Youth Philippine Exposure 2007

Twelve (12) japanese college students from Otemon University and Kobe University, led by their teachers, Dr. Yoshikuni Yatani and Dr. Hiroyuki Fujioka are set to begin their exposure program in the Philippines. They will visit farming communities in Camarines Sur and Legazpi City in the Bikol region and an urban poor community in Quezon City […]

Round-table discussion on Alternative Framework on Trade: WTO and Beyond

August 28, 2007 | 1:30-5:00 pm Partnership Center, 59 C. salvador St. Loyola Hts. QC, Philippines Organized by: TAG, AsiaDHRRA, AFA with funding support from Agriterra and Oxfam Rationale: Since its inception 12 years ago, the World Trade Organization (WTO) (along with the current global trade system that it promotes) has miserably failed to deliver […]

VietDHRRA: continuing human resource development in the countryside

IN 2006, VietDHRRA completed the household surveys for 11 pilot villages at 10 different provinces throughout the country. Covered in the research were the existing situation of farmer production, community lives and potentials of human resource development for rural areas. The network also conducted 6 TOT courses for more than 150 participants coming from 19 […]

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 […]

Regional Consultation Workshop on Farmers' Situation

AsiaDHRRA, in cooperation with AFA, PAKISAMA and PhilDHRRA will assist in facilitating the “Regional Consultation Workshop on Farmers’ Situation: Responding to Major Difficulties Faced by Farmers in Asia” on June 12-15, 2007 at the SEAMEO INNOTECH Center in Commonwealth Avenue, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. The consultation-workshop aims to facilitate the (1) […]

AsiaDHRRA dialogues with Food and Fertilizer Technology Center

Visits to two major international agricultural research institutes based in Taiwan –AVRDC and FFTC was dovetailed to the AsiaDHRRA ExeCom meeting. AsiaDHRRA was warmly welcomed by FFTC’s leadership led by Director Sing-Hwa Hu. The Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) is a regional center who plays an unusual role among the world’s international agricultural centers. […]

AsiaDHRRA visits the World Vegetable Center

The ExeCom, with the AFA Chairperson, visited the World Vegetable Research and Development Center located in Shanhua, Tainan, south of Taiwan. The mission of the center is to alleviate poverty in the developing world through increased production and consumption of safe vegetables. Similar with the AsiaDHRRA’s priority target group, AVRDC also focuses on improving the […]

DHRRA visits: Malaysia and Indonesia

Two members were visited within the first quarter of 2007 namely DHRRA Malaysia and InDHRRA. The main objective of the visit was, after the formal mandate from the assembly in 2006, to share the strategic plan to a broader stakeholder of each DHRRA (staff and Board) the AsiaDHRRA strategic plan and generate deeper understanding and […]

ASEAN Talks Business

AsiaDHRRA joined an ASEAN seminar primarily attended by members of the business sector in the region. The objectives of the seminar were to present features of the ASEAN Economic community and to highlight key developments and prospects in ASEAN for trade in good and services, standards and conformance, customs, investment, finance, infrastructure, intellectual property, dispute […]

G33- CSO in Jakarta

As part of the continuing advocacy of AsiaDHRRA towards promotion of fair agricultural trade, a delegation was sent, together with the AFA Chairperson, to actively participate in the CSO Strategy Meeting on G33 which ran parallel to the meeting of G33 officials in Jakarta from March 20-21. The CSO parallel meeting was organized by the […]

ASEAN Dialogues with Farmers

Alongside its aim of sustaining the orientation and demystification process of its partners about ASEAN, AsiaDHRRA, together with the Asian Farmers Association (AFA), helped arrange a dialogue between farmer leaders and their NGO partners with the ASEAN Secretary General H.E. Ong Keng Yong. The dialogue concluded the two-day regional workshop of AFA entitled: Firming up […]

AsiaDHRRA ExeCom holds 2nd Meeting in NPUST Taiwan

The 2nd ExeCom Meeting was hosted by Dr. Wen-chi Huang, TaiwanDHRRA President, in the vast campus of the National Pingtung University for Science and Technology, where she is a senior professor. Chaired by Marimuthu Nadason, the ExeCom discussed, among others, organizational matters including approval of discussion and concept papers in relation to the network’s rural […]

Bina Desa: Rebuilding the Village

Desperate fishermen, distraught farmers,… In the struck province of Aceh, there must have been several thousands. Millions of euros were collected and put at their disposal by governments to smooth out the consequences of the tsunami. However, the means are primarily allocated to repairing roads, bridges and government buildings. Naturally, this is not unjust. Vredeseilanden, […]

DHRRA Network Malaysia conducts Strategic Planning Workshop

DHRRA Network Malaysia conducted an orientation and strategic planning workshop entitled “Operationalizing DHRRA Malaysia and AsiaDHRRA Cooperation” on February 24-25, 2006 in Taiping,Malaysia. The two-day activity hopes to deepen stakeholdership, generate commitment and draw concrete plans in operationalizing the strategic plan of the network at the DHRRA level. Specifically, the activity hopes to: Enhance appreciation […]

Support for Jakarta flood victims

Jakarta is currently experiencing severe flooding. The area where Bina Desa office is located is also affected by the continuously rising floodwater. Bina Desa has marshalled relief efforts to assist the flooded communities. Bina Desa is now servicing as a relief and communication center delivering aid and information to affected communities. They have opened Posko […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the WRD08 Roundtable

AsiaDHRRA upon the invitation of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC, Canada), Rimisp – Latin American Center for Rural Development participated in the upcoming WRD08 Roundtable held in Toronto, Canada on 25-26 January 2007 The Civil Society Consultation drafted specific recommendations to the World Bank about key issues and positions that should be included in […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in ACSC2 in Cebu

AsiaDHRRA together with members of the Solidarity for Asian People’s Advocacy (SAPA) Working Group on ASEAN organized the 2nd ASEAN Civil Society conference (ACSC2) in Cebu City, Philippines on December 10-12 2006. The ACSC2 was attended by more than 300 participants from various community-based organizations, civil society groups, NGOs, social movements, people’s organizations and trade […]

AFA AsiaDHRRA launches book during ACSC panel

AFA and AsiaDHRRA’s new book, entitled “Initiatives on Pro Small Farmer Trade”, was launched during the panel session on ASEAN regional integration in agriculture. The book contains 5 case studies portraying actual initiatives in alternative agricultural trading: (1) the successful efforts of Green Net in Thailand to market organic products; (2) the initiative by the […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the Phil-Japan Friendship Year 50th Anniversary Festivities

AsiaDHRRA participated in the Philippine-Japan Symposium: “Empowering the Poor in the Philippine Society toward 2015: Partnership Building between Philippine and Japanese NGOs in Poverty Alleviation” held on 24- 25 November 2006 at the Market, Market! Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines. The year 2006 marks the 50th year of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the […]

On-Line Leadership Development Tool Up for Discussion

Lany Rebagay, Leadership Development Program Officer and Dr. Sung Lee, KoDHRRA President, are set to meet in February for the initial discussion of the proposed on-line leadership development tool for the network’s NGO leaders. Dr. Sung Lee, ExeCom member will anchor this program having developed a major on-line HR tool in Korea. They will try […]

AsiaDHRRA participates in the WSF 2007

AsiaDHRRA, represented by Ms. Esther Penunia participated in the Global Women Leaders’ Forum on Agriculture and Trade during the WSF. She also attended the seminar conducted by East African Farmers’ Federation on January 21, 2007, where she presented AFA’s experiences in regional integration. She also participated in a seminar on women farmers organized by KENFAP, […]

AsiaDHRRA to join the SAPA General Forum

AsiaDHRRA is set to participate in the First SAPA General Forum to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 5-6 Feb, 2007. It will be hosted by Forum Asia. It is the first meeting of all SAPA members and partners since its inception at its first regional consultation meeting in Bangkok on 3-4 February 2005. About […]

AsiaDHRRA ExeCom holds first Meeting

AsiaDHRRA ExeCom held its first meeting in scenic Bohol Bee Farm on December 17-18, 2006. Among the important agenda were a review of the 6th AsiaDHRRA GA Proceedings and Resolutions, an orientation of the new ExeCom on AsiaDHRRA Programs and Projects, Networking and Representation, and Organizational Administrative, Financial, and Operational Policies and Procedures. In the […]

AsiaDHRRA joins the 3rd WRF Congress in Basque Country

AsiaDHRRA joined the 3rd Congress of the World Rural Forum (WRF) with the theme “Towards Development and Solidarity-Challenge and Commitment”, last October 19-21, 2006 in Basque, Spain. It was attended by around 300 participants from 32 countries, from four continents – Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, mainly rural development organizations: agriculturists, cooperatives, civil society […]

AsiaDHRRA ExeCom and Secretariat in Leadership Development Seminar

The AsiaDHRRA ExeCom and Secretariat jointly underwent the 2006 Leadership Development Session (LDS) in Bohol on Dec. 15-16. The two-day leadership session, ably facilitated by management consultant Angge Medel, became a productive venue for the ExeCom and secretariat to understand their own as well as the others’ leadership approaches, identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses, […]

AFA-AsiaDHRRA holds Joint ExeCom Meeting

A joint meeting of the AFA and AsiaDHRRA ExeCom took place on Dec. 14, 2006 in Cebu City, Philippines to discuss the results of the external evaluation done by Ms. Dinky Soliman on the progress of AFA’s preparation towards full operational autonomy. A joint task force was created during the meeting to oversee the process […]

AsiaDHRRA explores development of Asia-EU Linkage

AsiaDHRRA, together with partners from PhilDHRRA, AFA, and InciteGov had a 3-day trip in Brussels in October 2006 which was kindly arranged and partly sponsored by the CSA (Collective Alternative Strategies). The main aim of the visit was to orient the group of the different development groups in Belgium (NGO, Foundation, Farmers Organizations, Belgian Technical […]

Code of Conduct of Asian NGO Leader

I am an Asian NGO Leader, I rose to the challenges of the times. I heed to the call and spirit of my generation for a just, free, empowered, sustainable, developed and happy rural Asia. I draw inspiration and courage from the community of rural people I serve and from the support of my family, […]

Trends And Patterns: The Emerging Asian NGO Leadership Framework

The Asian NGO Leader’s Dialogue (ALD) started in 2003 as an expression of NGO leaders’ shared commitment to sustainable rural development. Participants are NGO leaders representing diverse cultures, ideas, and experiences, as well as different generations. Since it started, the ALD has provided a venue for dialogue and exchange among NGO leaders on issues relating […]

Mirren Larrea, WRF completes Asian Exposure Program

Miren Larrea has recently concluded her two-month Exposure Program to Asian countries and has gone back to her beloved Basque country. Her exposure program is in line with WRF’s broad plan to establish parternships with farmers’ groups in Asia. Mirren’s major objectives, firstly, was to gain a deeper understanding of Asian rural realities and country […]

AsiaDHRRA Strategic Plan: 2005-2010

AsiaDHRRA remains committed to its vision of “Asian rural communities that are just, free, prosperous, living in peace and working in solidarity towards self-reliance.” To contribute to this long term vision, it aims to play the role of a promoter and catalyst of relationships with various partners through the people to people dialogue and exchange […]

Capacity.org features AsiaDHRRA Leadership Program

AsiaDHRRA Article entitled ‘Human Resources Development in Asia. Nurturing leaders from within’ has been published this month in the printed magazine capacity.org and on the website Capacity.org is a web magazine and web portal intended for practitioners and policy makers who work in or on capacity development in international cooperation in the South. The site […]

AsiaDHRRA secretariat meets with JaDHRRA

Members and officers of Japan Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (JaDHRRA) met with the secretary general and other staff of AsiaDHRRA at Osaka on July 10, 2006, The meeting is part of a possible strategic planning process for the local DHRRA. Defining the role of JaDHRRA in the context of […]

AsiaDHRRA 2005 Annual Report out now!

Available for download is the 2005 AsiaDHRRA Annual Report in PDF format. A limited quantity of the printed copies are also available in our office. Click to download the 2005 AsiaDHRRA Annual Report

AsiaDHRRA General Assembly

The AsiaDHRRA network successfully held its 6th General Assembly in Taiping, Malaysia on June 20-22, 2006. Among the highlights of the event are the presentation of 4 case studies on the Models of PO-NGO Partnerships in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan); a levelling-off on the PO autonomy process especially as it relates to AFA and AsiaDHRRA […]

Secretariat conducts Midyear Assessment and Planning with the New Chairperson

The AsiaDHRRA Secretariat together with the new chairperson, Marimuthu Nadason conducted its regular midyear assessment and planning activity from July 18-21, 2006 in Manila, Philippines. Taking off from the clear mandates and action points identified during the recently concluded 6th General Assembly of the network, the secretariat together with its new chairperson discussed operational strategies […]

Initiatives on Linking Small Farmers to the Market

Lany V. Rebagay, AsiaDHRRA program officer presented a paper o­n “Empowering and Engaging Rural People with the Market” in a seminar workshop sponsored by FAO and hosted by VECO last May 8-12, 2006 in Bali, Indonesia. The seminar was attended by about 50 participants representing various NGOs, development groups, market players and actors, and support […]

Declaration Adopted During the International Seminar On WTO, Food Sovereignty and Alternatives to Globalization

The following is the Declaration adopted during the INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON WTO, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND ALTERNATIVES TO GLOBALIZATION organized by Asia Pacific Network for Food Sovereignty (APNFS), Asian Farmers Network for Sustainable Development (AFA), Asia Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Asia (AsiaDHRRA) and International South Group Network (ISGN) held at Boys […]

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, […]

Lao Cooperation Continuing

AsiaDHRRA visited the Lao Community Development Association (LCDA) last February 10-11, 2006. A dialogue with the leaders of LCDA and an exchange on the situation of the local NPOs in Lao took place. During the visit, preparations related to the conduct of a forum among local NPOs was discussed. It was agreed that a mapping […]

A rich and inspiring ALD3 in Cambodia

The 3rd Asian NGO Leaders’ Dialogue (ALD3) was held last February 6-10, 2006 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was participated by key NGO leaders from eleven countries in Asia and was the culmination of the first phase of AsiaDHRRA’s programming on leadership development. It was warmly and successfully co-hosted by CEDAC, SILAKA, and CamboDHRRA. The […]

15th AsiaDHRRA ExeCom Meeting

The AsiaDHRRA ExeCom met on February 5, 2005 in Siem Reap, Cambodia to discuss the highlights of the 2005 Evaluation and 2006 Planning conducted in January in Manila. The year end evaluation and planning was participated in by two ExeCom representatives. The highlights included major gains, accomplishments and issues met in the course of AsiaDHRRA’s […]

SEACA to hold BOT Meeting on March 28

The SEACA Board Meeting will be held in Manila on March 28-29 at the Innotech Center, SEAMEO, Quezon City. It will be attended by 16 representatives from the national and regional members of SEACA. The meeting shall consist of two parts namely a Leaders’ Forum on Transformative Leadership and the SEACA Board Meeting proper that […]

SAPA gathers momentum

AsiaDHRRA, together with 30 participants from Asia-based regional organizations held the SAPA (Asian Consultation on Strategic Action Planning on Advocacy at International Meetings 2006) last 3-4 February 2006 at the Windsor Suite Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The idea of conducting a SAPA meeting came about during an informal sharing and consultation among several regional NGOs present […]

Happy Women's Day!

Today, March 8, International Womens’ Day, we celebrate women’s power to make our world a better place to live in – as daughters, sisters, mothers, wives, friends, workers, activists and as ourselves – individuals. Our world is full of stories and living examples of women making a difference whatever, wherever they are – at home, […]

DHRRA Network Malaysia begins OJT in AsiaDHRRA

Mr. Ismail Abd Aziz, of DHRRA Network Malaysia began his 3 month re-orientation and skills enhancement internship at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat office in Manila, Philippines. Among his learning targets include skills in secretariat managment, advocacy and information technology and partnership building. You can view his progress by visiting his blog at ismaildhrra.blogspot.com

ALD3 to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia

The 3rd Asian NGO Leaders’ Dialogue will be held on February 6 – 10, 2006 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It hopes to provide venue for NGO leaders to reflect upon the actions, gains and challenges undertaken by civil society leaders on globalization issues particularly on the recently concluded WTO MC6 in Hongkong. Furthermore, the dialogue […]

AFA and AsiaDHRRA participates in IFAD Consultation

AFA and AsiaDHRRA participated in the Regional Consultation for Farmers’ Organizations in Asia, convened by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The consultation is part of IFAD’s global process to institutionalize a mechanism for exchange, dialogue and partnerships with small farmers and rural producers’ organizations at all levels of IFAD engagements. AFA partners Sor […]

Appeal to Release Anti WTO Protesters

Mr. Donald Tsang Chief Executive Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong People’s Republic of China Dear Mr Tsang , Happy New Year! We, leaders and members of the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Asia ( AsiaDHRRA), a network of twelve non-government organizations in eleven countries in Asia, and an accredited […]

14th AsiaDHRRA ExeCom Meeting and ERA/DHRRA Malaysia Visit

The ExeCom met in Taiping, Malaysia for its regular governance activity. It was warmly hosted by Marimuthu Nadason, of DHRRA Malaysia and Vice-Chairperson for Southeast DHRRA cluster. Key organizational decisions were taken especially with regards the 5-year strategic planning process, its resource development plans, and upcoming major network events. Alongside the organizational agenda was the […]

AsiaDHRRA in the SOMRDPE meeting in Manila

AsiaDHRRA had the opportunity to be part of the program during the 5th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE) meeting in Manila from 12-14 October 2005. AsiaDHRRA’s presentation which took place in an open session on October 13 at the The Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City was coordinated through the […]

AsiaDHRRA staff in CTA Training

In line with the staff development thrust of the network, AsiaDHRRA sends two of its senior staff as Chief Technical Advisors (CTA) for Agriterra in the CTA annual advisory meeting on November 13-21, 2005 in Arnhem, Netherlands. The meeting aims at improving advisory skills of CTA and liaison officers for the benefit of Rural-based Producers’ […]

PhilDHRRA convenes 19th General Assembly

PhilDHRRA successfully held its19th General Assembly with the theme “Reflecting and Reshaping the Network towards sustainable rural development” in November 8-9, 2005 in Cebu Grand Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines, hosted by PhilDHRRA-Visayas. The assembly approved PhilDHRRA’s financial sustainability plan which was an output of a serious consultation and planning with the 73 NGO members of […]

AsiaDHRRA provides assistance in RNIP Training

AsiaDHRRA was tapped by the Regional Network for Indigenous Peoples (RNIP) to organize and coordinate a week-long training in Pontianak, Kalimantan, Indonesia aimed at preparing community development facilitators and IP leaders to link community needs with available local resources and opportunities from NGOs, government institutions and other agencies. The workshop sessions focused on Community Organizing, […]

30 Years! For InDHRRA (Sekretariat Binadesa)

InDHRRA celebrated its 30th year anniversary in July 21-23, 2005. The anniversary was meaningfully as a community immersion activity in Lorejo Village, in Jogjakarta. True to the spirit of Musyawarah, series of dialogues took place focusing on the issues of agrarian reform, food security, women concerns, and other rural development issues, challenged by the anniversary […]

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 […]

Development and Happiness: reflections on my internship

By Ryoko Tsuboi Time passes so fast. Since I started this training program, a year and some months have passed and now I am looking back my stay here in AsiaDHRRA. Honestly, I don’t think I could get enough things that I need to run JaDHRRA as a secretariat staff. But still there were many […]

AsiaDHRRA holds Strategic Planning

The AsiaDHRRA ExeCom and Secretariat conducted a Strategic Planning in March 20-22 in Manila Philippines. The leadership defined the network’s strategic objectives and priority thrusts for the next five years (2005-2010). The key achievements of the network the past five years and the strength it has gained as an organization gave the leaders impetus to […]

JaDHRRA Study Tour

JaDHRRA in partnership with PhilDHRRA and AsiaDHRRA conducted a study tour last March 11-18, 2005. It was participated by sixteen (16) students and professors from two Japanese universities (Kobe and Otemon Gaukin University). Thematically, their interests were on health, education, and agrarian reform. The group visited various rural communities in Sorsogon, Albay, and Camarines Sur. […]

AsiaDHRRA AFA set to contribute to WTO campaign leading to Hongkong Ministerial meet

Hundreds of leaders from Civil society groups across the world came for the “International Consultation Meeting on Civil Society Actions towards WTO MC (Ministerial Conference in Dec 2005″ ) held last February 26-27, 2005, in Hongkong. The consultation was conducted to coordinate plans of all advocacy groups before and during the December ministerial in HK […]

AsiaDHRRA/AFA conducts dialogue with WTO Agri Trade negotiators

AsiaDHRRA and AFA jointly conducted the “Civil Society Government Dialogue: Possibilities of Working Together for Fairer Agricultural Trade” last March 1-2, 2005, at the Pinnacle Resort Hotel, Chonburi, Thailand. The dialogue was attended by 63 participants from 11 Asian countries –Leaders from farmers; organizations and non-government organizations working with the rural sector and representatives from […]

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.

Dialogue with WTO Negotiators

On March 1-2, 2005 Asian NGO leaders together with farmer leaders from the Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Development (AFA) will be exchanging views and opinions with some of the Asian Country Chief WTO negotiators. The dialogue will focus on identifying strategies for engaging government’s WTO agricultural trade negotiators.

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 […]

Shui Tsai to present case study at NPUST

Shui Tsai, TaiwanDHRRA volunteer at AsiaDHRRA will present a lecture on December 8, 2004, 10-12 a.m at the National Pingtung University of Science & Technology. The presentation entitled “A Case Study of Regional NGO Operation” showcases the experiences, learnings and achievements of AsiaDHRRA’s three decades of solidarity and partnership building and development work in rural […]

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 […]

A Successful 30th Anniversary

AsiaDHRRA’s 30th Anniversary DHRRAW conference was successfully concluded, attended by 130 development practioners from 12 Asian countries. The Opening Guest speakers were Secretaries Dinky Juliano- Soliman and Ging Quintos-Deles, representing the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Office of the Presidential Adviser to the Peace Process, respectively. It was a happy occasion to […]

The 5th AsiaDHRRA General Assembly

The 5-day event was capped by the business meeting of AsiaDHRRA’s 5th General Assembly. Updates on the resolutions passed in the 2002 GA in Kuala Lumpur were presented. The Chairperson recalled the network’s key accomplishments for the past two years as presented during the DHRRAW. The GA likewise accepted the DHRRAW outputs and the major […]

MyanDHRRA is newest member of the DHRRA Network

MyanDHRRA, as represented by the SEARSOLIN Alumni Association of Myanmar (SAAM) was ratified as the newest member of the DHRRA network. The members warmly welcomed the MyanDHRRA representatives who vowed to also develop their DHRRA in the coming years. After more than four years of inter-action with SAAM, it was already deemed timely to respond […]

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 […]

Support Solicited for the AsiaDHRRA Anniversary

Ushering on its three decades of nurturing partnerships, solidarity building and working with rural communities, AsiaDHRRA in a joint project with PhilDHRRA, has solicited the support of corporations, individuals and partners in development by being one of the sponsors/advertisers in the AsiaDHRRA 30th Anniversary Souvenir Program. The funds that will be solicited will be used […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA convenes regional caucus for SEACA, attends BOD Meeting

As a regional member organization of the Southeast Asia Committee on Advocacy (SEACA), AsiaDHRRA participated in the Board of Directors meeting held last May 7-8 in Hanoi, Vietnam. In preparation for the Board meeting, AsiaDHRRA convened a caucus of SEACA’s regional partners, among them Asian Women Cooperative Forum (AWCF), Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform […]

AsiaDHRRA Attends World Social Forum

Esther Penunia, AsiaDHRRA’s Program Officer for Regional Policy Advocacy and Movement Building,  participated in the World Social Forum (WSF) in Mumbai, India, last January 15-21, 2004 as o­ne of the representatives of Southeast Asia Committee o­n Advocacy (SEACA), a regional advocacy network. Ms. Penunia attended various conferences o­n globalization and peasant issues organized by various […]

AsiaDHHRA is now an ASEAN NGO Affiliate

The ASEAN Standing Committee, at its meeting held on 5-7 May in Jakarta, Indonesia, accorded AsiaDHRRA an ASEAN-affiliated NGO status. As such, it is expected that AsiaDHHRA can engage into the mainstream of ASEAN activities, be informed of the major policies, directives and decisions of ASEAN as well as having the privilege of participating in […]

DHRRAW 2004 to be held on August 9-13, 2004

The AsiaDHHRA 2004 Workshop celebrating AsiaDHRRA’s 30th anniversary will finally take place in August 9-13, 2004 at the Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Our member in the Philippines, PhilDHRRA, whose pioneers and leaders are in the forefront of pursuing a wide range of social development initiatives, is generously co-hosting […]

AsiaDHRRA joins APHD Planning for SA Program

AsiaDHRRA participated in a planning workshop conducted by Asian Partnership for Human Development (APHD) to formulate its five year plan for its Pan-Asian Sustainable Agriculture Program. The workshop was held in Bangkok last July 6-7. During this workshop, the APHD partners from ten countries in South and Southeast Asia saw AFA as a potential regional […]

AsiaDHRRA’s 5th General Assembly on August 14

The 5th general assembly will be held on August 14 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Blvd, Manila. Participants in the DHRRAW 2004 workshop are expected to attend. The theme of the assembly is “Enhancing Our Capacity for Effective Partnership With Rural People by Harnessing Organization Expertise and Nurturing Solidarity”

2nd Leadership Dev't Session to be held in May 2004

The key leaders the Asian partnership for the Development of Human resources in Rural Asia (AsiaDHRRA) will be having the second leadership development session on May 16-21, 2004 at Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Conference Center and Hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines. The Leadership Development session is part of the continuing effort of the network […]

Sharing on Good Practices for Poverty Reduction

AsiaDHRRA joined the CIIR’s round table discussion o­n Development NGO Good Practices in Poverty Reduction last February 27-28, 2004 at Sulu Hotel, Quezon City. The forum looked into a framework of documenting good practices that was used to capture key elements of good practices in three countries. Case studies featuring good practices in Indonesia, Philippines […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA ExeCom holds 11th Meeting

The 11th AsiaDHRRA ExeCom Meeting was held in Depok Indonesia last February 13-14, 2004. InDHRRA hosted the meeting. The main agenda included an assessment of 2003 accomplishments and the approval of 2004 priorities, plan, and budget. The network will sustain its thrust of developing leaders in the context of globalization, assist in the organizational development […]

Central Highlands Technical Cooperation in Vietnam

AsiaDHRRA concluded its 3-year Technical Cooperation with the National Institute for Agricultural Planning and Projection (NIAPP) on the Poverty Alleviation Project entitled: Organizing and Building People’s Capacity in the Central Highlands. Despite the constraints faced of a community development project framework used in the context of Vietnam, the local implementing partners in the provinces of […]

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 […]

AsiaDHRRA Assists in Evaluation of Agriterra-SKP Partnership

AsiaDHRRA cooperated with Agriterra, a development arm of five farmers’ unions in Netherlands, in the evaluation of the partnership between Sor Kor Por (SKP), ZLTO and Agriterra. SKP is a national farmers’ federation in Thailand and an AFA member; ZLTO is the union of farmers in the South of Netherlands. The main objectives of the […]

JaDHRRA volunteer on OJT as AsiaDHRRA Secretariat

AsiaDHRRA welcomes the October arrival of Ms.Ryoko Tsuboi, a JaDHRRA volunteer who will undergo a one- year on-the-job training (OJT) at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat office in Quezon City, Philippines. The OJT program was designed as part of the second liner development program of the network. It is hoped that after one-year OJT service, the volunteer […]

Asian NGO Leaders Dialogue on Globalization

Rural NGO leaders from various generations and culture from 10 Asian countries met in Cyberjaya last October 28-31, 2003 to reflect together and share ideas and experiences on rural NGO leadership amidst globalization. There was a dynamic exchange of stories and points of view on the personal and societal effect of WTO on the poor […]

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