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Farmers Take Root with Seed Sovereignty in Moises Padilla

In the heart of Negros Occidental, Global Seed Savers held a transformative Seed Sovereignty Forum (SSF) at CPSU – Moises Padilla Campus. In collaboration with World Vision and the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), the forum brought together local farmers and...

A Growing Commitment to Organic Seed Saving in Tuburan

At the Farmer’s Training Center in CTU Tuburan Campus, a new chapter in our seed sovereignty journey unfolded. In partnership with the Tuburan LGU, Global Seed Savers facilitated Seed School 1, welcoming the second batch of seed saving advocates from Brgy. Putat for...

Seed Sovereignty and Stories from Penowayan

At the Penowayan Purok Center in Don Salvador, Negros Occidental, Indigenous farmers gathered for a Community Learning Awareness on Seed Sovereignty (CLASS), a foundational activity leading up to our upcoming Seed Schools. In partnership with DSAC San Carlos, this...

Sowing the Seeds of Change: Seed Sovereignty Forum in Sibonga, Cebu

In the heart of Sibonga, Cebu, farmers, community leaders, and advocates gathered at Our Lady of Divine Grace Social Hall for a powerful Seed Sovereignty Forum. Hosted in partnership with Our Lady of Divine Grace Parish, this gathering served as a vital space to...

Cultivating Connections: CLASS in Tuburan

At the heart of every thriving food system is a strong network of farmers committed to seed sovereignty. In partnership with the Tuburan Local Government Unit (LGU), Global Seed Savers recently hosted a Community Learning Awareness on Seed Sovereignty session at the...
GSS Launches Center-Based Seed Library for Filipino Farmers’ Seed Network

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

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

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...