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Video: Women opt for agroecology in Malapatan, the Philippines

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:25:22 +0200

In Malapatan, on the Philippine island of Mindanao, the women’s group United Blaan Farmers Association is unstoppable. Whilst the region is dominated by maize monoculture, these women farmers are opting for agroecology. With support from Solidagro and our loyal partner Masipag Mindanao, they are building healthy soils, a strong community and a higher income.

Solidagro supports IBON publication on scaling agroecology in the Philippines

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:16:58 +0100

We are proud to present the publication of 'Barriers and Pathways',a research report from Ibon Foundation and our Filipino partners. This study, supported by the Flemish International Climate Action Programme, identifies the obstacles that are currently holding back agroecology and the opportunities for deploying this sustainable approach on a larger scale in response to the climate crisis. Discover the publication here!

Looking back: a turbulent yet resilient 2025 in the Philippines

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:37:54 +0100

Filipino farmers have been under severe pressure this year. The climate is becoming increasingly harsh: typhoons and floods are washing away harvests and threatening the income of entire families. At the same time, farmers who stand up for their rights are being intimidated and silenced. Violations of farmers' rights make agroecology almost impossible: without land security, without access to their own seeds and without the right to organise, farmers cannot build sustainable agriculture.

International Human Rights Day: Filipijnse partner roept op tot einde van staatsterreur

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:45:31 +0100

Op International Human Rights Day deelt onze Filipijnse partner MASIPAG een statement om de aanhoudende aanvallen op ontwikkelingswerkers en boerengemeenschappen te veroordelen. De militarisering in de samenleving brengt hun veiligheid in gevaar en ondermijnt hun levensonderhoud. Wij delen hieronder de vertaling van het statement.

Partner MASIPAG deelt statement over de Klimaattop en neemt deel aan protestacties

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:22:49 +0100

De teleurstelling en verontwaardiging tegenover de COP of Klimaattop nemen steeds meer toe bij milieu- en mensenrechtenorganisaties. Als Solidagro hebben we helaas dit jaar geen aandacht kunnen besteden aan de dynamiek die dit wereldwijd tot stand bracht. Wel volgen we bijvoorbeeld onze partner MASIPAG die deelnam aan tal van Filipijnse (protest)acties.