Our partner in the Philippines, the Center for Development Programs in the Cordillera (CDPC), recently turned up the flavor and the fun with the vibrant Gulay Pa More! (translated: More Vegetables!) event in Sagada — and what a celebration it was!

Solidarity does not stop at an anniversary. In a previous article, we looked back on 30 years of cooperation with CDPC (Center for Development Programs in the Cordillera) and the Province of East Flanders. Now we are building on that history and looking ahead. Our Filipino partners are under severe pressure: NGOs are being framed as terrorist strongholds and working with indigenous communities is subject to growing repression. Why is international solidarity so urgent today? Find out in this second part of our series.

Happy anniversary to us! In 2025, we will celebrate 30 years of collaboration with the Philippine CDPC (Centre for Development Programs in the Cordillera) and the Province of East Flanders. During several candid conversations, we discussed evolutions and challenges over the years. It was a journey of sustainable change, solidarity and the fight for the rights of indigenous communities in the Cordillera region. This is the first of two articles in which we look back at what has been achieved and look ahead to the future of this special partnership. Discover how we have made an impact together!