Butuan City, Philippines — On 22-23 October 2025, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and its partner cooperatives joined over 200 farmers, fisherfolk, cooperative leaders, experts, and innovators at the Knowledge Fair 2025, organized by the GIZ Philippines and the Pacific Island Countries under the project “Strengthening the Implementation of Regional and Local Peace and Development Agendas in […]
The implementing Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) of the APFP-FO4A program in Indonesia held their national wrap-up workshop on 20-22 October 2025. The event was led by the Aliansi Petani Indonesia (API), the national implementing agency of the program. The workshop highlighted the major achievements and impacts of the program over its five years of implementation in […]
“I have come here today not just to speak, but to dream. These three days will teach us how youth can return to agriculture in their own way—how they can modernize it without abandoning its values.” – Meenaben, Youth Farmer from Gujarat The Self-Employed Women’s Associa on (SEWA), with over 3.2 million women workers across […]
First India Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)Organized by: Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)21-23 July, 2025NASC Complex, PUSA Campus, New Delhi, India Over 55% of SEWA’s membership consist of smallholder farmers, sharecroppers and agricultural labourers. The irony of the fact is that despite playing a major role in feeding the entire nation, these very poor women agriculturalist […]
Jaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (JAMTANI) continues to introduce new breakthroughs to support the welfare of disadvantaged communities. Supported by the APFP-FO4A program, JAMTANI has carried out a policy advocacy initiative to help formulate the Regional Action Plan (RAD) for Climate Change Adaptation in Pangandaran Regency, West Java. This serves as an important foundation for climate-friendly […]
Central Java, Indonesia – The Jaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (Indonesian Farmer Community Network) (JAMTANI) has been at the forefront of encouraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that promote renewable energy and create self-sufficient villages. Through the APFP-FO4A program, JAMTANI has implemented one of its initiatives on Nusakambangan Island, in Cilacap Regency. According to Kustiwa Adinata, Chairman of JAMTANI, the initiative […]
Central Sumatra, Indonesia – Kerinci Regency, located in Jambi Province, is known as one of Indonesia’s main producers of cinnamon. Contributing around 80% of the country’s total cinnamon supply, this region plays an important role in sustaining Indonesia’s spice industry. At the heart of this success is Tani Sakti Alam Kerinci Farmer Organization (TAKTIK), which continues to inspire […]
West Sulawesi, Indonesia – In Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, cocoa farmers are working together to change the face of the cocoa industry. The Amanah Farmer Organization and Mitra Agribisnis Mandiri Amanah, producers of cocoa in the region, are leading innovations aimed at improving farmers’ welfare and ensuring the sustainability of the cocoa commodity. This […]
