Thank you to everyone who participated in the Capturing Agroecology in Action video contest! The 25 entries showcasing the transformative power of agroecological practices show that farmers’ organizations are at the forefront of sustainable agriculture.
Watch all the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtXDxoTN3R8bfaMrZw3Fu5vjZGBavWd68
To determine the best, we enlisted an esteemed panel of judges:
Ms. Alberta Guerra – GASFP
Prof. Rosa Pilipinas Francisco – ComDev Asia/UPLB, College of Development Communication
Ms. Gladys Llanes – Development Innovation Insider Productions
After careful deliberation and online voting (Facebook and YouTube), here are the winners:
First Place
Medicinal Plant Production and Value Chain: Driving Rural Development and Sustainable Income for Local Communities
Vietnam Farmers’ Union (VNFU)
Vietnam
Second Place
Engaging Youth in Agriculture through the Farmers’ Organisations for Asia (FO4A) Programme
Association Federation of Farmer Community Promoting Family Agriculture Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC)
Cambodia
Third Place
Smart Farmers Promoting Agroecology in Sri Lanka
SANASA International
Sri Lanka
Empowering Communities with Innovative Farming Systems to Enhance Crops, Livelihoods, and Diversify Income Sources
North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD)
India
Social Media Favorite
Preservation of Agroecology by Small Farmers of Gilgit Baltistan
Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF)
Pakistan
Youth Empowerment Award
Engaging Youth in Agriculture through the Farmers’ Organisations for Asia (FO4A) Programme
Association Federation of Farmer Community Promoting Family Agriculture Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC)
Cambodia
Women Empowerment Award
From Seeds to Success: Empowering Women Along the Rice Value Chain
Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Ltd. (NACCFL)
Nepal
Preservation of Agroecology by Small Farmers of Gilgit Baltistan
Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF)
Pakistan
Land is Life
National Land Rights Forum (NLRF) and Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC)
Nepal
The winners will receive cash prizes, which they can use to support and further their activities.
The Capturing Agroecology in Action Video Contest seeks to spotlight the transformative power of agroecology, focusing specifically on its benefits for farmers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives. Farmers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture practices, empowering smallholder farmers, and strengthening rural communities. By showcasing real-life examples and success stories, we aim to inspire and educate audiences about the potential of agroecology to address pressing challenges such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, and rural poverty.
This video contest aims to showcase how agroecology has positively impacted farmers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives, emphasizing its benefits for sustainable agriculture, community empowerment, and ecological responsibility.
This activity was organized by the consortium Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and La Via Campesina (LVC), in partnership with AgriCord, through the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program – Farmers’ Organizations for Asia (FO4A), with funding support from the European Union (EU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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