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Empowering Women through Husk Valorization: DMDP Project in Mindanao
Many development advocates have focused on uplifting the status of women in the Philippines by empowering them in the social, economic and political spheres. A key driver behind the advancement of women’s rights has been the enactment of the Philippine Magna Carta for...
CREATING JOBS, IMPROVING INCOMES OF SMALLHOLDER COCONUT FARMERS IN MINDANAO: THE IRDF-BIOGROW-LV DMDP PROJECT
CONTEXT: The Philippine coconut industry produces around 14 million metric tons of coconuts annually and accounts for more than $1 billion export revenue annually, providing livelihood to around 3.5 million coconut smallholder farmers (CSHF). However, the tremendous...
Coconut Husks Stakeholders’ Forum 2021
The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) Mindanao, under the project “Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth Through the Valorization of Coconut Husks” Project organized the Coconut Husks Stakeholder’s Forum last December 9, 2021 at Asencia Resto Bar, Lapu-lapu St., Digos City.
Installation of decorticating machine at demo center
Decorticating machines were installed at the project's demo center for chipping and decorticating operations
Video message for the celebration of #DKPH75Years
Message of partner POs and Ms. Arze Glipo, Executive Director of the IRDF, on the celebration of 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Denmark and the Philippines.
BCS MPC begin chipping operation
Another partner organization has started their coco chipping operation as the Bansalan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCS MPC) kicked off their coco chips processing in their facility on July 29, 21.
Sumbac MPC also start coco chipping operations
After Tacul Agribased Farmers and Workers Association (TAFWA), Sumbac Multi-Purpose Cooperative also started their coco chips production this July 28, 2021.
TAFWA starts coco chipping operations
Under the project, one of our partner organizations, Tacul Agribased Farmers and Workers Association (TAFWA), has already started their coco chipping operation this July 22, 2021.
Blessing and turnover ceremony of the Women Community Center of Sumbac MPC
Last Wednesday, July 21, the blessing and turnover ceremony of the Women Community Center of Sumbac Multi-Purpose Cooperative took place.
Turnover and launching ceremony of KKMB Women Community Center
Turnover and launching ceremony of the Women Community Center KKMB last July 20, 2021
Demo operation of coco chip mill at BIOGROW
Demo operation of coco chip mill at BIOGROWThe demo operation of coco chip mill machine at BIOGROW Plant was participated by partner organizations Bulacan Coconut Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BUCOFA), Bansalan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCS), Tacul Agribased...
TAFWA site validation by DTI-RAPID
(RAPID) Growth Project conducted the initial profiling and site validation
IRDF and BIOGROW Conduct Project Orientation at Brgy. Kiagot
BIOGROW Philippines conducted a project orientation with Kiagot Farmers Association at the Brgy. Kiagot Gym, Digos City last February 8, 2021.
Highlights from the Coconut Husks Stakeholders Forum 2020
Last December 16, 2020, the Coconut Husks Stakeholders Forum was held in Crisbelle Crown Center, Digos City.
RSIP-DIP Consultation Workshop
Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) and partner farmers’ and women’s organizations attended the RSIP-DIP Consultation Workshop for BIOGROW.
Valorization of Coconut Husks
Realized through the project, the Bulacan Coconut Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (BUCOFA) received and operated decorticating machines for the valorization of coconut husks.
Integrated Rural Development Foundation Announces Launch of Coconut Valorization Project
The IRDF is a national NGO established in 1989 with a mandate to implement development programs that will contribute to the social and economic empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable sectors such as small farmers, fisherfolks, indigenous peoples, women and youth.