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GSS Launches Center-Based Seed Library for Filipino Farmers’ Seed Network

On November 27, 2024, in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Global Seed Savers proudly launched the center-based seed library of the Filipino Farmers' Seed Network. This initiative, made possible through the generous support of our partner Fastenaktion, marks a significant...

GSS Hosts Seed School 3: A Farmer-to-Farmer Approach to Seed Sovereignty

From December 1-6, 2024, Global Seed Savers conducted Seed School 3 - Training of Trainers: A Farmer-to-Farmer Approach to Seed Sovereignty in partnership with Fastenaktion. Held at the Ridge Loft Inn in Baguio City, this week-long program brought together 25...

Seed School 2: Cultivating Organic Farming and Seed Sovereignty on Bantayan Island

Global Seed Savers recently held its Seed School 2 on Bantayan Island, Cebu, in collaboration with Goodland at Brgy. Atop-atop. The program aimed to further equip participants with advanced seed-saving techniques and identify candidates for the upcoming Seed School 3...

Growing the Future: Seed School 2 Sparks Advanced Seed-Saving and Sustainability

Global Seed Savers recently held the first Seed School 2 in partnership with Fastenaktion and the Filipino Farmers Seed Network (FFSN) at the FFSN office in Kidapawan City, Cotabato. The program aimed to build on participants' existing knowledge of seed saving,...

Seeds of Change: Reviving Traditions and Supporting Communities at Seed School 1

Global Seed Savers recently conducted Seed School 1 at the Farmer Training Center in CTU-Tuburan, in partnership with Tuburan MAO and UFLAT. The program brought together 23 participants, including barangay councilors and leaders from various farming communities, who...

Hello GSSP Community, I am Sarah

Hello everyone, I am Sarah Mae Sabado, and I am honored to become a part of Global Seed Savers Philippines (GSSP). I am behind most of the social media posts you have been receiving in the past few weeks and this newsletter!  I write this post today to help you learn...

GSSP Community, meet Efren

What drives anyone to go into development work? For Efrenlito Cabbigat, Global Seeds Savers Philippines’ new program manager, it is the passion for social justice and the desire to see meaningful changes in how society treats the marginalized. “Nagising ako isang araw...

Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month!

June is Pride Month but because of the pandemic, people are not able to celebrate like they have in the past. When I was asked to write about June Pride, it took me a long time to decide what to write. But then it hit me. I should write a letter to myself. My...

Nourish Celebrates Bayanihan Spirit!

Image above: Jeffrey pictured with the GSS US Board of Directors at Nourish! View more pictures from the event here. Once again, it is that time of year, when I am off to the Philippines for my annual trip! It always feels like a big push to make this trip happen, but...

Farm Visits, Board Planning and More!

Imagine a beautiful mountain valley surrounded by pine tree and tropical forested mountains, rice fields lining the riverbank, and a beautiful organic farm just above the road that passes through this magical place! This scene is real and last week during our farm...