Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation of young farmers is stepping forward—finding their voice, building their skills, and shaping the future of agriculture. Through the APFP-FO4A program, farmers’ organizations have invested in youth empowerment through leadership development, enterprise support, digital literacy, advocacy, and innovation. Young people are no longer just participants—they are decision-makers, […]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Asia-Pacific Farmers Program (APFP) and the Support to Strengthening FOs for Asia (FO4A) build on the previous program, the Medium-Term Cooperation Program (MTCP2), and the ASEAN Farmers Organization Support Program (AFOSP), primarily strengthening the policy engagement of FO networks. While improvement in policy engagement opened window of opportunities to improve livelihood […]
FEAT TO RISEFarmers Enterprise Assessment Tool Towards Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable EnterpriseA User’s ManualDeveloped by the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) Background What is FEAT to RISE? The Farmers’ Enterprise Assessment Tool towards Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprise (FEAT to RISE, from here on referred to as FEAT for ease of reading […]