Since 2013, the Pacific Farmer Organisations’ initiative has increased its membership from 13 farmer organisations in 2013 to 30 farmer organisations in 2022. The initiative has also seen an increase in geographic spread from 6 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in 2013 to 12 PICTs in 2022. Finally, the initiative has been able to mobilise investment for farmer organisations from an annual budget of USD 170,000 in 2013 to USD 1,700,000 in 2022. PIFON exemplifies regional collaboration between grass roots organisations. The partnership model also demonstrates how farmers working together…
PIRAS is working across 6 Pacific Island countries supporting community food systems and economic recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Fiji the program has been working in the provinces of Nadroga Navosa, Ba and Naitasiri through Pacific Island Farmer Organisation, Partners in Community Development Fiji (PCDF), Rise Beyond the Reef and Ministry […]