In Madnapur village, Mahur block, Nanded district, Sunita Gandhamwar is not just growing crops—she’s cultivating a better future for her family and community. Sunita is a dedicated farmer and member of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA). Sunita traditionally grew cotton during the kharif season and gram in the rabi season on her four-acre farm. However, she […]
This case study highlights the journey of a group of women farmers in the Vaijapur cluster who, with the support of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) since 2020, have successfully implemented sustainable farming practices. In 2023, after a series of farmer meetings, the women of Manoli Village sought guidance on improving their maize yield. In […]
Kerala, India – Clam, a bivalve mollusk, is an important resource in Kerala’s estuaries. Its meat is highly nutritious and flavorful, and has strong domestic and export market potential. Smaller-sized clams are also used as a protein source in poultry and fish feed. Clam picking and processing are an important means of livelihood for communities inhabiting […]
Maharashtra, India – The Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) has pioneered a biogas success story in Ballal village, Bhokar Block, Nanded district, empowering women farmers with sustainable energy solutions. The SEWA team composed of Satish Bhai, Mahesh Bhai, and Rajaratna Bhai—visited Ballal village to educate women farmers about the benefits of biogas. They explained how […]
Surigao del Sur, Philippines — A new aroma fills the air in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur as the Progressive Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PARBEMCO) Youth Committee officially opened ParbemCafé on December 11, 2024. Through the AFA SPADe Project—Empowering Women and Youth in Cooperatives—the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) supported PARBEMCO’s young entrepreneurs with a […]
Agusan del Sur, Philippines — Two agricultural cooperatives in Region 13 reached a new milestone in digital transformation with the installation of Point-of-Sale (POS) and lending software systems from 8–10 December 2024. The San Isidro Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SAIFMULCO) and Maragusan Banana-based Cooperative (MARBCC)—both members of the Federation of Agrarian Reform Communities Cooperative (FEDARCCO), are now equipped with modern tools to enhance efficiency […]
SANASA conducted the APFP-FO4A National Transition Planning Workshop at the SANASA Campus in Kegalle, Sri Lanka, on 28 October 2024. The workshop brought together representatives of organizations participating in the APFP-FO4A program, delegates from the Regional Implementing Agency, and government representatives. Click here to view more photos The Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program (APFP) – Farmers’ Organizations […]
The Melon Association Siem Reap Meanchey (MASC) addresses climate finance challenges through a three-year strategic business action plan that aims to improve the association’s capacity for collective sales and purchases, enhance market supply, and better utilize revolving funds inclusively year-round. Upon the implementation of this business plan, MASC has seen significant growth and success through […]
