Our Stories and Reflections

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

by admin | March 11, 2025 | Activities, Farmer Features, Newsletters, Other Partners, Programs, Projects, Seed School, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

Reclaiming Traditions: Seed School 2 in South Cotabato

by admin | March 11, 2025 | Activities, Farmer Features, Newsletters, Other Partners, Programs, Projects, Seed School, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

At St. Francis of Assisi Learning Farm and Food Sanctuary in Koronadal City, farmers, advocates, and community members gathered for Seed School 2, a powerful continuation of our journey toward seed sovereignty. In partnership with SAC Marbel, this training deepened...

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

by admin | December 20, 2024 | Activities, Farmer Features, Fastenaktion, Newsletters, Other Partners, Programs, Projects, Seed School, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by admin | December 20, 2024 | Activities, Farmer Features, Fastenaktion, Newsletters, Other Partners, Programs, Projects, Seed School, Stories from the Field, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

Empowering Farmers: A Productive Action Planning Session by Global Seed Savers!

by admin | May 31, 2023 | CSS, Stories from the Field

In collaboration with Cebu Seed Savers, the GSSP Team recently organized an action planning session in Cebu City. This event brought together twenty-one dedicated farmers who are passionate about seed conservation and sustainable agriculture. The highlight of the...

Mapping the Way Forward: Global Seed Savers’ Strategic Planning in Action

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Activities, Uncategorized

Our Global Seed Savers Philippines team recently held an inspiring strategic planning retreat facilitated by our new Philippines Executive Director Hal Atienza! The retreat was an opportunity for our team to chart a path forward and shape our strategic roadmap for the...

How Building with Natural Elements Leads us to Balance

by admin | May 2, 2023 | Activities, Uncategorized

Our Communications and Marketing Manager Sarah, along with 12 other participants from Olongapo, Las Pinas, Cavite, and Makati, attended the first section of the Natural Building Workshop hosted by Subli Farm in Batangas. Subli Farm, which is managed by the family of...

GSSP New Executive Director, Hal Moderates His First Community Conversation in Cebu!

by admin | May 2, 2023 | CSS, Stories from the Field

Our new Philippines Executive Director, Hal Atienza has jumped right into community building alongside Efren Cabbigat, GSSP Program Manager, and Harry Paulino, Cebu Seed Production Coordinator. Our partners from CAFEi ( Cafei Executive Director Teresa Ruelas and Cafei...

Visiting Farms and Planting Seeds of Community

by admin | May 2, 2023 | BASS, Farmer Features

Efren Cabbigat, GSS Program Manager, and our partner farmer Fely Damilo (Benguet Association of Seed Savers (BASS) Treasurer) traveled to many farms and met with a few local government officials in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya to discuss future partnerships! This was our...