First Nepal Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)21-23 July 2025Kathmandu, Nepal The First Nepal Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA) was held from 21-23 July 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event gathered young peasants and farmers from across the country to champion youth participation in agriculture and call for youth-friendly policies, including better access to […]
Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, employing approximately 75% of the population. Women play a central role in this sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the agricultural workforce, particularly in farm management and animal husbandry. This strong presence of women in agriculture is reflected at the community level through women-led cooperatives such as the Cheab […]
Chheang Chheat, 20, is a rice farmer from Thlok village, Speu Ka commune, Baphnom district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia, living with his parents. The youngest of four siblings (three sisters and one brother), Chheat has been industrious from a young age, helping with rice farming since he was 10 years old. He left school after […]
Yasmeen, a 44-year-old resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, Pakistan lives with her family of five. Due to family commitments, she was unable to work full time despite graduating with a college degree. She practiced traditional vegetable farming but the yield was too low to sell in local markets and barely met her household’s needs. Limited awareness […]
Karomat Nosirova, 42, lives in the southern part of Tajikistan, in Ghazantarak village, Devashtich district. She is a mother of five—four daughters and a son—and is a well-recognized woman farmer in her community. In addition to being a major producer of high-quality grapes and various mixed crops, Karomat is known for her innovative character. She […]
First Bangladesh Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)6-9 July 2025Dhaka, BangladeshOrganized by the COAST Foundation Over 150 young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs from more than 25 districts of Bangladesh gathered for learning, dialogue, and action at the First Bangladesh Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 6-9 July 2025. The four-day young farmers […]
First Sri Lanka Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)5-6 July 2025SANASA Campus, Kegalle, Sri Lanka The First Sri Lanka Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA) brought together 120 young farmers, students, and agri-entrepreneurs from across Sri Lanka for a dynamic two-day program filled with learning, teamwork, and cultural exchange. Held on 5–6 July 2025 at SANASA Campus, Kegalle, the event created a […]
Cebu, Philippines – In 2014, a small group of 23 individuals founded the Pestales Agriculture Cooperative, which is currently based in Hayunan, Jampang, Argao, Cebu, Region VII, Philippines. At the time, Jenalyn Entoy and her friends were visiting Caleriohan, Dalaguete, Cebu, unaware that a transformative journey in sustainable farming was just beginning. With only a […]
