SalassaExpo 2024, a people’s festival advocating climate change and natural farming for a more dignified life
Komunitas Swabina Pedesaan Salassae (KSPS), AsiaDHRRA’s partner farmers’ organization (FO), will organize SalassaExpo 2024, a People’s Festival at the People’s Market in Salassae Village, Bulukumba District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia on 25-27 June 2024. The event will serve as a venue for the people of Bulukumba Regency to share knowledge through a series of activities relating […]
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, […]
Farmers’ Organization Stories – MarCCO, Philippines
A compilation of farmers’ organizations’ Stories of Change features Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MarCCO) from Pola, Mindoro Oriental, Philippines. AsiaDHRRA has supported MarCCO since 2016 in building the cooperative’s technical capacities for agribusiness, mainly producing its primary citrus juice, Mindoren C, under the programme Farmers Organization for Asia (FO4A). The programme is supported by […]
Project launch against child labor in agriculture sector in the Philippines
AsiaDHRRA, in collaboration with the Community Organizers Multiversity – CO Multiversity, Kaanib Foundation, Inc., and Phildhrra-Mindanao, launched the RISE-UP (Resilience Inclusion Sustainability Empowerment Unity Progress) project on 17 April 2024 at Barangay Mankila, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The event was attended by farmers’ organisations from Bukidnon and Maguindano (young youth, rural women, farmers), local […]
USAID Visited the RUML Biyayang Lokal Launching in Valenzuela City
USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen and Mission Director Ryan Washburn joined the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team for the launch of Biyayang Lokal in Valenzuela City on 21 March 2024. Biyayang Lokal, a subprogram under RUML, aims to promote and link farmers’ products to the urban markets and deliver affordable, fresh, and nutritious food via […]
The VIII Global Conference Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet
AsiaDHRRA’s Secretary General, Ms Marlene Ramirez, participated in World Rural Forum’s (WRF) 8th Global Conference Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet, held at Europa Palace, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, on 19-21 March 2024. Ms Ramirez spoke at a special event on the Economic Sustainability of Family Farming, Value Chains, and Associativism and shared the experience of Matulatula Agrarian […]
One Commune One Product Certification to farmers’ organisation partner in Vietnam
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, met the key leaders of Phuc Thanh Beekeepers Cooperative (PTBC), a farmers’ organisation (FO) located in a small village in Thai Nguyen province in the northeastern part of Vietnam, on 29 February 2024. The FO’s leadership was delighted to receive their “One Commune One Product (OCOP)” certificate, which […]
RUML responding to impact of climate- with farmers and fisherfolks
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) team recently organized an orientation with the Mansalay Farmers and Fisherfolks Development Cooperative (MAFFDECO) to discuss the challenges of climate change. MAFFDECO is a farmers’ organization (FO) from Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental, engaged in farming and fishing, with 3,385 members predominantly women and nearly 30% youth. Presently, the FO is […]
Advocacy efforts and campaigns to eliminate child labor through national and local partnerships
Program Manager Ms. Luz Almagro Blanco guested at the PTV DavNor Network, Radio 911 – to formally introduce AsiaDHRRA’s latest project on “Harnessing CSO Capacities for Eliminating Child Labor Action through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Agri-entrepreneurship” on 20 February 2024. The opportunity was made possible with the support of Kaanib Foundation Inc., a partner organization of […]
Setting the green lights to eliminate child labor through building capacities, multi-stakeholder partnerships and agri-entrepreneurship
The formal signing of AsiaDHRRA’s latest project on “Harnessing CSO Capacities for Eliminating Child Labor (ECL) Action through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Agri-entrepreneurship” took place at the Partnership Center, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on 23 January 2024. The ceremony was attended by AsiaDHRRA’s project management and financial team, focal program officers from COM, Kaanib, and PhilDHRRA-Mindanao, […]
Country training on Agroecology, Policy Advocacy, and Constructive Engagement
AsiaDHRRA and Phildhrra-Mindanao jointly organized a 3-day country training on Agroecology, Policy Advocacy, and Constructive Engagement (AE-PACE) at Lispher Inn Hotel, Davao City, on 12-14 December 2023. The event is joined by 26 farmers’ organizations (FO) and non-profit organizations (NGO) leaders. The initiative is 2nd of the two training interventions on AE and PACE for […]
A visit to monitor development progress and accomplishment with COMFAS
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, visited The Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations (COMFAS) at Zamboanga Sibugay on 13-17 November 2023 as part of updating the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program on development progress. A focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted to review the accomplishments, challenges faced, and ways forward to 2024. Likewise, […]
Handcrafted products from farmers and fisherfolks – an RUML holiday season’s theme
The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA) attended a two-day bazaar at the Ateneo De Manila University (Katipunan Campus) on November 13-14, 2023, organized by the Office for Social Concern and Involvement (OSCI) – Ateneo de Manila University. The event featured a pleasant array of handcrafted products by rural farmers and fisherfolks across the […]
A series of meetings updating FO4A project with partner DHRRA and member Farmers’ Organizations in Indonesia
AsiaDHRRA organized a series of meetings with its DHRRA partner, Yayasan Bina Desa, and Farmers’ Organization (FO) members in Indonesia on 6-13 November 2023. The mission’s first leg was with Bina Desa on 6-7 November 2023 in Jakarta, discussing providing technical support and coaching services to its farmers’ organization members. A visit was followed by […]
TARASA 23 – A Workshop of Collective Systems Shift towards Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture
AsiaDHRRA participated in the international workshop on “Transitioning Towards Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: A Contribution to Food Systems Transformation (TARASA23)” on 24-27 October 2023 at Siem Reap, Cambodia. The workshop aimed to learn and share various experiences on agroecology and regenerative agriculture to support farming and food systems transition in the Asia-Pacific region. Agriculture and […]
Production expansion and community hub for multi-purpose cooperative and indigenous farmer’s group – An inclusive RUML initiative
The Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) and the Partnership for the Developmental Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP) hosted a meeting with Care Filipinos Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) and Pamana Matarek Inc. on 10 October 2023. The meeting collectively identified priorities for establishing a lemongrass nursery to expand production to address the increasing demand for juice, oil, capsules, […]
Biyayang Lokal Project Launching – a partnership with People’s Organization in urban areas
The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies Association, Inc. (PhilSSA) officially launched the “Biyayang Lokal” project on 31 May 2023 at the Covered Court Dormitory, Pasacola, Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City. The event formally kickstarts the Rural-Urban Market Link (RUML) project in partnership with the Local Government Units (City and Barangay level). In addition, it […]
IFAD’s SIS mission with fisherfolks in Zamboanga Sibugay
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) conducted a Supervision and Implementation System (SIS) Mission on 20-21 May, 2023, with the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS), a farmers’ organization (FO). IFAD’s project grant manager Ms. Jerry Pacturan was joined by AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, and visited COMFAS’s oyster […]
IFAD’s SIS mission with Calamansi Farmers’ Organization in Oriental, Mindoro
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), AgriCord, and AsiaDHRRA conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) on 19-20 May 2023 with Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO), an AsiaDHRRA partner farmers’ organization (FO) located in Matulatula, Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. IFAD’s representative Ms. Digna Orduña Manzanilla conducted a series of […]
Setting objectives and monitoring progress with fisherfolks
AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, conducted a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Workshop with the operations team of the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) on 17-18 May 2023. The gathering aims to set up the federation’s M&E system by consolidating information from 34 primary organization members or farmer organizations (FOs). […]
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 […]
Sustaining the gains of COMFAS thru expansion and value-addition
6-7 February 2023 – AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Mr. Cezar Belangel, visited the Coalition of Municipal Fishers Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) to review and understand the group’s business operations and provide coaching in their conduct of monitoring and evaluation. Mr. Belangel learned about the group’s financial and functional capacities and planned business in light […]
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 […]
Counting numbers and synergizing partnerships through coaching to Farmers’ Organization partners
AsiaDHRRA has provided a series of coaching and mentoring with its partner farmers’ organization (FO) finance in November – December 2022 online via Zoom. The practice is part of AsiaDHRRA’s continuing project orientation on accountability requirements per FOs of its Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program and aligned with its Strategic Action Plan (SAP). The […]
A collaboration to learn and innovate, AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa’s advisory visit to Ngudi Mulyo and Galih
AsiaDHRRA and Bina Desa (InDHRRA) visited Ngudi Mulyo (NM) and Galih farmers’ group in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, on 7-9 December 2022 to provide advisory services and discuss updates and progress under the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program. Recently, Ngudi Mulyo mobilized support from several government agencies through machinery, tools, and production building to upgrade their […]
The RAI National Dialogue: A platform for Women and Youth farmers’ organizations to advance and lead
AsiaDHRRA’s member DHRRAs, namely CamboDHRRA, LaoDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA, organized a multi-stakeholder National Dialogue event on Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI). The forum was attended by the same participants from the National Training event (Learning Programme) held on October 2022, representing the government agencies, private sectors, NGOs, academe, cooperatives, and women and youth organizations (farmer organizations). Participants […]
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, PhilDHRRA and ISO conducted the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Learning Needs Assessment
The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA), PhilDHRRA, and the Institute of Social Order (ISO) conducted the Training of Trainers (ToT) on learning needs assessment at Panukulan, Quezon Province, on 24-25 November 2022. Ms. Arlynn Contreras, AsiaDHRRA’s organization development consultant, and Ms. Luchie Blanco, Program Officer for Research, gathered […]
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 […]
APFP/FO4A Joint Steering Committee Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand
The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) on behalf of AgriCord, attended the Asia Pacific Farmer Program (APFP) / Farmer for Asia (FO4A) Joint Steering Committee on 24-25 October 2022, held in a hybrid modality via zoom conference and at the Asia Hotel Bangkok, Thailand. The discussion reviewed the […]
IFAD Supervision and Implementation Support (SIS) Mission in the Philippines
7 September 2022 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Country Director Mr. Hubert Boirard and consultants Mr. Alok Kumar and Tamara Lampe, convened a meeting with AgriCord member agri-agencies implementing the Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) as part of the regular IFAD SIS mission in the Philippines at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat […]
FO4A program launch in An Giang, Vietnam
AsiaDHRRA and AGFU launched the project “Strengthening ten palm sugar cooperation groups to enhance collective marketing of palm sugar products” under the under Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) program, in coordination with AgriCord, and funded by EU and IFAD. The event was participated by AGFU’s officials led by its Vice Chair, authorities from the local […]
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’s capacity building support to AgriCOOPh and SOEMCO
August 18, 2022 – AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Manager, Florante Villas, attended the launching of Farmers’ Organization for Asia (FO4A) in cooperation with the Philippine Family Farmers’ Agriculture-Fishery-Forestry Cooperatives Federation (AgriCOOPh) and its member, Socorro Empowered Peoples Cooperative (SOEMCO), on 18 August 2022 at Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The gathering was attended by officers and […]
AsiaDHRRA and COMFAS jointly launched “Maximizing opportunities for local markets for seafood products” project
26 – 30 July 2022–AsiaDHRRA jointly launched the project “Maximizing opportunities for local markets for seafood products” with the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Associations in Zamboanga, Sibugay (COMFAS), and conducted a series of field missions on 26-30 July 2022. AsiaDHRRA’s senior program managers, Mr. Florante Villas and Mr. Cezar Belangel were accompanied by COMFAS’ head, […]
AsiaDHRRA program launch “Business Expansion of ISLACO Philippines” with ISLACO
20 – 21 July 2022 –AsiaDHRRA’s Project Officer Ms. Luchie Almagro-Blanco, visited Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Philippines, for the official launch of the Farmers’ for Asia (FO4A) cooperation with the Island of Samar and Leyte Agriculture and Cooperative (ISLACO) on 20-21 July 2022. FO4A is providing capacity-building assistance to ISLACO, supported by AsiaDHRRA in cooperation with […]
FO4A program launch in MARCCO at Pola, Oriental Mindoro
4 – 8 July 2022–The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) officially launched the Farmers for Asia (FO4A) cooperation with Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MarCCO) on 4-8 July 2022. AsiaDHRRA’s Senior Program Managers, Mr. Cezar Belangel and Mr. Florante Villas gathered the officers and cluster leaders and provided […]
FFP Impact Stories (PPT Versions)
Click to download the Powerpoint versions of the FFP Impact Stories. 1. Journey of COMFAS 2. Journey of KSPS 3. Journey of KTLFA 4. Journey of ISLACO
From Farm Rehabilitation to Agri-cooperative building: The story of ISLACO
FFP-AFOSP Impact Story (Philippines)
Salassae Self-Reliant Rural Community
FFP-AFOSP Impact Story (Indonesia)
Empowering Women through Farming: The Story of Nhean Channy
FFP-AFOSP Impact Story (Cambodia)
AsiaDHRRA and SEARCA case writers’ meeting
23 March 2022 via Zoom – The Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (AsiaDHRRA) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) met with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The meeting aimed at discussing and agreeing on the approach and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 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 in the technical consultation on the ASEAN Masterplan on Rural Development
25 November 2021 – AsiaDHRRA presents in the Technical Consultation on the Development of the ASEAN Masterplan on Rural Development, via online. The development of an ASEAN Master Plan on Rural Development is being proposed to provide a cohesive guiding framework for ASEAN’s rural development and poverty eradication agenda, one that contributes to and is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 gathers regional stakeholders to present study on Child Labour in Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chains in Asia
15 November 2021 via Zoom – AsiaDHRRA gathers stakeholders for the Regional Study Presentation on Child Labour in Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chains in Asia and its Linkages to Migration. The regional study is supported by FAO, and managed by AsiaDHRRA, which investigates the prevalence, causes and consequences of child labour in selected fisheries and […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Overview of 2016-2020 AsiaDHRRA FFP Programming in the ASEAN Region
Overview of 2016-2020 Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP): AsiaDHRRA FFP Programming in the ASEAN Region (Click to download PDF)
MARCCO inaugurates new processing plant
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RAI: a success story of Sihn Duoc cooperative in Vietnam
Nihn Bihn, Vietnam – Engaging Youth on Responsible Agricultural Investments: A success story of Sinh Duoc Cooperative, serving the increasing demand of health and beauty products in Vietnam through their traditional handicrafts including herbal salt, herbal soap, foot soak, etc.; and, creating more jobs in local villages. The cooperative was founded in 2009. In 2015, […]
AsiaDHRRA inaugurates ALERT#1, a webinar series on COVID-19 and rural communities
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA launched its first webinar series of ALERT(AsiaDHRRA e-Learning Exchanges on Rural development and Transitions). The ALERT#1:”Impact of COVID-19/pandemic to rural communities in the Asean region”, was conducted on 30 June 2020 via Zoom. A total of one-hundred eighteen (118) attendees from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, coming […]
Ngudi Mulyo in partnership with InDHRRA conducts e-training on natural farming
Yogyakarta,Indonesia – Ngudi Mulyo in partnership with Yayasan Bina Desa /InDHRRA conducted an online “Training on Development of Natural Agriculture and Aquaculture Planning” on 29-30 June 2020, via Zoom. The training was attended by 26 participants representing seven (7) farmer groups in Patuk and Karangmojo Districts. Ngudi Mulyo is one of the farmers organizations supported by FFP-AFOSP program of Agri […]
AsiaDHRRA shares COMFAS case, addressing climate change and managing risk in Zamboanga Sibugay
AsiaDHRRA shares its latest video, the case of Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS), a farmers organization (FO) project that is being supported through the Farmers Fighting Poverty – ASEAN Farmers’ Organizations Support Program (FFP-AFOSP), which is funded by EU and IFAD through AgriCord. The case of COMFAS was presented during the international […]
An impact scan based on reports by farmers’ organisations from Asia
Hear the voices of our COVID-19 frontliners in agriculture all over Asia. AsiaDHRRA partner FOs in Indonesia (KSPS, KPA NMC), Lao PDR (FASAP), Myanmar (AFFM) , Philippines (ISLACO, GLOWCORP), and Vietnam (AGFU, PTFC, LCFU), share how they are facing the global pandemic. “The current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in developing countries is very likely […]
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, MyanDHRRA conduct training-workshop on Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement in Yangon
Yangon, Myanmar – MyanDHRRA conducted a training-workshop on “Policy Advocacy through Constructive Engagement with Government and Private Sector”, at Royal Palvian Hotel, 9 Miles Yangon on 3-4 February 2020. The activity aimed (1) to enhance the understanding of policy advocacy through constructive engagement of the participants; (2) to provide the skills and knowledge on the […]
AsiaDHRRA participates in the Regional Workshop on ASEAN Economic Integration in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand – AsiaDHRRA participates in the Regional Workshop cum Roundtable Discussion on ASEAN Economic Integration back-to-back with 2nd Regional Project Steering Committee (RPSC) Meeting in Novotel Platinum Hotel, Bangkok on 28-30 November 2019. The project, “Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration in the ASEAN Region: Responding to Food Security and Inclusiveness Concerns (ATMI-ASEAN)” is funded by IFAD and implemented […]
AsiaDHRRA co-organizes KLMPE 2019
Bahay ng Alumni, Quezon City – Representatives of family farming organizations, civil society groups, academic and research institution, government agencies, and, international development organizations gathered for the annual Knowledge Learning Market & Policy Engagement (KLMPE) 2019 which marks the commencement of UNDFF 2019-2018 celebration in the country, with focus on: ” Strengthening the Role of […]
AsiaDHRRA network participates in APPFSD and APFSD in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand – AsiaDHRRA network represented by Mr. Pan Sopheap of CamboDHRRA (Cambodia), Mr. Affan Firmansyah of Bina Desa (Indonesia), Ms. Maalini Ramalo of DHRRA Malaysia (Malaysia), Mr. Thongdam Phongphichith of LaoDHRRA (Lao PDR) with AsiaDHRRA execom Ms. Margarita de la Cruz and AsiaDHRRA secretariat Ms. Arcee Pila, participated in the series of events held […]
New AsiaDHRRA Chairperson meets with the Secretariat
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA Secretariat welcomed the new ExeCom Chairperson, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hong, at the headquarters on 23-24 January 2019 for an initial planning session in preparation for the upcoming AsiaDHRRA Annual Planning and ExeCom Meeting. During his two-day visit, the Secretariat provided him with the overview of AsiaDHRRA’s core programs, staffs’ profiles, […]
AsiaDHRRA attends rice mill launching of KTLFA in Myanmar
Einme Township, Myanmar – AsiaDHRRA attended the blessing and launching of Kyone Ta Loke Farmers’ Association’s (KTLFA) rice mill on 18 December 2018 at Einme Township. This is the first ever farmer-owned rice mill in the township. AsiaDHRRA, through its program Farmers Fighting Poverty, supported the establishment of the said rice mill, including its dwelling […]
AsiaDHRRA commits support to AgriCooPh
Quezon City Philippines – AsiaDHRRA, led by Secretary General Ms. Marlene Ramirez, attended the first general assembly (GA) of Philippine Family Farmers Agriculture Fishery Forestry Cooperatives or AgriCooPh on 9 November 2018 held at PCC Building in Quezon City. The GA gathered some 70 leaders from member-cooperatives in Luzon, Visayas, and, Mindanao. The event commenced […]
ISLACO formally launches operations
Eastern Samar, Philippines – The Islands of Samar and Leyte Agriculture Cooperative (ISLACO) formally inaugurated its office and launched an operation on 12 November 2018 at Quinapondan, Eastern Samar. The launching celebration, with the theme: “Makabagong Kooperatiba para sa Kalikasan, Kapayapaan, at Kaunlaran,” was highlighted with the first actual deposits of capital shares and savings […]
AsiaDHRRA co-organizes IYFF+4 – KLMPE 2018
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA co-organized the celebration of International Year of Family Farming+4 – Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement (IYFF+4 – KLMPE) 2018, with the theme, “Inclusive Agricultural & Rural Development: No One Left Behind,” held on 7-8 November 2018 at DA-BSWM Convention Hall, Diliman, Quezon City. KLMPE 2018 gathered some 300 […]
AsiaDHRRA, DHRRAs, FO Partners Gather to Discuss Improvement of Service Delivery
Bali, Indonesia — AsiaDHRRA convened its partners farmers organizations (FOs) in a Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) FO Partners Forum (FOPF) with the theme, “Refinements of services of DHRRAs to Farmers Organizations and Farmers Organizations to their Members,” on 16-17 October 2018 at Prime Plaza Hotel, Sanur-Bali, Indonesia. Some 50 farmers leaders, DHRRA leaders, and, AgriCord […]
AgriCord and AsiaDHRRA Co-organizes a Knowledge Management Workshop on Communications and Visibility, and Financial Management
Manila, Philippines—AgriCord and AsiaDHRRA co-organized a simultaneous “Learning Exchange Workshop on Communications and Visibility, and Financial Management” on March 6-9, 2018 at Golden Phoenix Hotel, Manila. Discussion on components of AFOSP, the existing practices among agri-agencies and national FO implementing partners, and learning from AFA as implementing partner of AFOSP MTCP, were emphasized during the […]
AsiaDHRRA and AgriCord Joins the 7th ASEAN Cooperative Business Forum in PH
Manila, Philippines — AsiaDHRRA and AgriCord joined the 7TH ASEAN Cooperative Business Forum (ACBF) held in Pan Pacific Hotel, Malate, Manila on 16-18 January 2018, with the theme “Cooperatives: Members’ owned, Value-based, Sustainable and Advancing Prosperity For All Through Coop to Coop Partnerships”. Board Member of Agricord and Secretary General of AsiaDHRRA, Marlene Ramirez, shared AgriCord’s […]
AsiaDHRRA holds back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visits
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA convened back-to-back Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Livestock and Rice Production, and Honey Products social enterprises. The visits were held on 26 – 02 December 2017 in Batangas, Metro Manila, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Cebu, and, Cavite. This learning visit was participated by over 30 farmer leaders, and, DHRRA representatives from […]
AsiaDHRRA joins Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association Project Launching
Eastern Samar, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA’s Program Manager Cezar Belangel participated as a guest speaker in the project launching of the Lawaan Farmers-Fishers Development Association held on 19 November 2017 in the Municipality of Lawaan, Eastern Samar. Other guests include Lawaan Mayor Florencio Almeda, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture of the Sanguniang Bayan, farmer leaders […]
AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange on Dairy Research and Enterprises in PH
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Learning Visit on Carabao Research and Support Institutions, and Related Enterprises held on 23 – 29 October 2017 in Laguna and Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Six farmer leaders from Lao Cai Farmers Union of Vietnam (LCFU) participated in the learning visit. The participants visited the DVF Dairy […]
AsiaDHRRA holds Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Visit on Coco Sugar
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange: Learning Visit on Coco-Sugar Social Enterprises for select farmer leaders from An Giang Farmers Union (AGFU) of Vietnam. It was conducted on 24 – 30 September 2017 in the Philippines. The participants visited various coco sugar cooperatives and enterprises including Healthy Sweets Mindanao Corporation in Panabo […]
MARCCO organize the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines – Matulatula Agrarian Reform Community Cooperative (MARCCO) convened the 2017 Calamansi Producers Congress on 28 July 2017 in Oriental Mindoro. It was attended by representatives from government agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations, and local farmers’ organizations. The event was made possible with support by AsiaDHRRA. The congress served as venue […]
AgriCord, AsiaDHRRA participate in the AFOSP-MTCP2 Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting
Yogyakarta, Indonesia – AsiaDHRRA Secretary General Marlene D. Ramirez and AgriCord Program Manager Noël Monteyne joined the representatives from people’s organizations that convened in Yogyakarta for the ASEAN Farmers’ Organizations Support Program (AFOSP)-Medium Term Cooperation Programme phase II (MTCP2) Southeast Asia + China Sub-Regional Steering Committee Meeting on 23-26 July 2017. The 5-day event served […]
Agri-agencies in PH conduct Planning–Workshop
Quezon City, Philippines – AsiaDHRRA hosted the AgriCord PH Synergy Planning-Workshop on 13-14 July 2017 at AsiaDHRRA Headquarters. It was attended by representatives of agri-agencies in the Philippines including, Agriterra, CSA, Trias, and, We Effect. PhilDHRRA, as national agri-agency member of AsiaDHRRA also participated in the activity. The planning-workshop aimed to craft the medium-term action […]
AsiaDHRRA 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 […]
AsiaDHRRA joins ComFAZS and XAESFI during project launch on Collective Marketing in Mindanao
Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines – Last January 26-27, 2017 a project launching on “Enhancing Collective Marketing of Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass and other high value fish species” in Zamboanga Sibugay was organized by the Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolks Association of Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAZS). The project’s objective is to build an economy of scale for snapper, […]
R8 Alliance meet with NATCCO and SIDC on Agri-Coop building
Quezon City, Philippines – Last November 19, 2016 around 20 representatives coming from Farmers’ Organizations of Region 8 or R8 Alliance, AsiaDHRRA, PhilDHRRA, and PAKISAMA met with key officials of the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) and Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC). The meeting objectives are the following: Explore the support of NATCCO and SIDC […]
AsiaDHRRA continues support to FAKZ and FASAP
Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR – Last October 30, 2016, Mr. Florante Villas, AsiaDHRRA Program Manager, met with farmer leaders of Farmer Association of Khangvieng Zone (FAKZ) and Farmers Association for Sustainable Agricultural Production (FASAP) to discuss with their leaders about the progress of the projects that AsiaDHRRA has supported. FAKZ project will soon progress from […]
New AgriCord President Jean-Francoise Isambert visits AsiaDHRRA and R8 Alliance
Quezon City, Philippines – Last July 25, 2016 newly elected AgriCord President Jean-Francoise Isambert with Ms. Hannelore Beerlandt, agricultural economist and staff of AgriCord, visited AsiaDHRRA. The visit is part of the new President’s series conversations with each Agri-agency. Marlene Ramirez, Secretary General of AsiaDHRRA, gave a brief history of AsiaDHRRA, and how each network […]
