This article was originally published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Bangkok/Manila/Jakarta/Rome. Asia-Pacific’s smallholder family farmers produce most of the world’s food, yet they are facing a disproportionate impact on their livelihoods and food security due to the present coronavirus pandemic, a collaboration of FAO and advocacy groups warned today. The COVID-19 impact on […]
The success of projects focused on addressing women’s needs has always been dependent on women’s participation and involvement in decision-making. This is true for the experience of women in Agusan del Norte. It all started with a women’s health and safe motherhood project implemented in Agusan del Norte from 1999 to 2003. The project aimed […]
Zaoyang City, China — On 27 June 2020, the Professional Farmers Cooperatives Association of Hubei province in China assisted peach farmers in Dingzhuang Village, Lutou Town, Zaoyang City in picking and selling their products through group purchasing. One hundred ninety-five (195) individuals—of which 130 are community leaders—were invited to pick and buy peaches. The organizations […]