Noticias
Voices from Indigenous Women Leaders
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
Florina Lopez (RMIB-LAC), a Guna leader from Panama, Luz Fernandez (FIMI), a Wayuu leader from Venezuela, and Lola Cabnal (Ak’Tenamit), a Maya Q’eqchi’ leader from Guatemala reaffirm that their leadership as indigenous women is vital for the protection of Mother Earth.
Forest and Farm Producers Organizations improved indigenous communities’ livelihoods in Viet Nam
01/09/2021
01/09/2021
Forest and Farm Producers Organizations (FFPOs) play a crucial role in improving indigenous communities’ livelihoods and climate resilience. This was a conclusion of the National Advisory Committee virtual meeting of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Phase II organized by the Viet Nam Farmers' Union (VNFU). Grassroots organizations’ excellent performance...
The experience demonstrated the transformation that can occur when people come together with the will and drive to take charge of their lives. Only a few years back, family farmers in this area earned very little income and largely depended on subsistence, but thanks to their collective effort, an economic...
Finding silver linings in the pandemic
23/08/2021
23/08/2021
Farmers in Madagascar have shown incredible innovation – turning the difficult COVID-19 situation into an opportunity and maintaining their livelihoods by learning new skills and doing things differently.
Mabel and Portia's story shows that collective action can improve the profit of households and individuals. “My income has improved since I learned soap making skills and how to manage my finances,” says Mabel Bamflore.