Sustainable Skills | Economic Independence | Agricultural Innovation
This program drives economic empowerment in South Palawan communities through sustainable livelihood initiatives. Backyard Gardening transforms school grounds into productive spaces, providing fresh produce and teaching practical agriculture to beneficiaries across public schools. The Handicrafts Training Workshop preserves traditional craftsmanship while creating income opportunities for Indigenous artisans. These core initiatives are complemented by organic farming training, skills development workshops, and market linkage support.
By blending traditional knowledge with modern approaches, Gabay Kabuhayan creates pathways to self-sufficiency while honoring cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
More With Less is a five-year collaborative initiative between DANIDA, PBSP, Lionheart Farms, BaiAni Foundation, and PCA that transforms traditional coconut farming into sustainable agribusiness. By focusing on coconut sap production and value-added processing, the project creates decent work opportunities while promoting agricultural innovation.
The program empowers farmer cooperatives with viable business models and engages youth through hands-on learning in hybrid seedling nurseries and demonstration farms, ultimately contributing to SDG 8's goals of sustainable economic growth.
This skills development program equips South Palawan communities with practical knowledge for sustainable livelihoods. Through Organic Fertilizer & Pesticides Training, participants learn to create natural farming inputs using locally available materials, reducing costs while protecting the environment. The Biochar Training teaches Indigenous communities traditional soil enhancement techniques that improve crop yields while sequestering carbon. The Training of Trainers in Regenerative Coconut Farming creates local experts who spread sustainable practices throughout farming communities.
These initiatives, alongside other targeted workshops, build self-reliance by combining traditional wisdom with modern techniques, ensuring communities gain marketable skills while preserving their environmental heritage.