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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...
The Search  For A New Executive Director Begins!

The Search For A New Executive Director Begins!

We seek our next Philippine Executive Director to lead us into our next exciting chapter as an organization.   The Philippines Executive Director is responsible for the leadership of all in-country aspects of the organization including Philippines financial...

GSS Goes To The Philippine Permaculture Convergence!

GSS Goes To The Philippine Permaculture Convergence!

Last November 25 to 27, 2022, Efrenlito Cabbigat (Phil Program Manager), Harry (Cebu Seed Production Coordinator), Farmer Elizabeth Martin (Benguet Field Coordinator, BASS), and Farmer Adelwisa Remeticado Pacaña (Cebu Seed Savers) attended the 5th Philippine...