December 2022 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Latest Stories from the Field Featured on our Blog

GSS Goes To The Philippine Permaculture Conference! One of the more memorable experiences during the event was when Manang Adelwisa and Manang Elizabeth presented the results of one of the group discussions they participated in. To see them speak out and share their thoughts about topics they are knowledgeable about is a great honor. >> Read More

Successful Team Retreat Held in October in Pangasinan By Sherry Manning Founder and US Executive Director We have a renewed theory of change, more focused work plans to hone in on, and a restored commitment to our big audacious goals and mission and vision moving forward, more to come on this all! >> Read More

Benguet Association of Seed Savers Goes On A Retreat By Anita Sinakay Farmer and Member of the Benguet Association of Seed Savers (BASS) "The thing that struck me most about the retreat, is the group discussions where we talked about things to improve on in our future. Being a member of the BASS, I realized that being committed to saving seeds must be sustained." >> Read More

12th Annual Hybrid Nourish Celebration, a Success!

Thanks to our generous donors, wonderful speakers, community supporters, and lively attendees. Nourish was a huge success because of each of you! We also surpassed our fundraising goal of $20,124 from 65 generous supporters! Here are some highlights from Nourish 2022: We heard from Farmer Jon about regenerative agriculture, Adelwisa shared her story and experience with climate resiliency, We had Philippine youth members display Filipino traditional dancing, And delicious Filipino Food was shared at many of the Watch Parties! We are so happy our world community gathered for Nourish both online and at watch parties in Denver, Baguio, Cebu, and more!!

Grant Awarded from the Conservation, Food & Health Foundation We are thrilled to share that we have received a $35,000 grant from the Conservation, Food & Health Foundation. This is our third grant from this funder and the largest grant in our history! Funding will support our core program areas in 2023 including: Expansion of our Integrated, Diversified, Organic, Farming, System (IDOFS). Launching new seed libraries and seed production sites. Hosting at least bi-annual seed swaps for our partners. Focusing on indigenous and heirloom seed production for climate resiliency. We are grateful and excited to continue our partnership with Conservation, Food & Health Foundation to move our programs forward!

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