RISE Conducts Orientation and Consultation
RISE Field Officers conducted a project orientation and community consultation in the province of Capiz. This activity marks the expansion of the project’s scope to reach more communities in the area. It also aimed to gather feedback and ensure […]
Cacao Plantation Training
In partnership with the Department of Agriculture in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Project RISE recently conducted a Cacao Training session, a lecture series in Mountain View College Campus Valencia City, and an onsite demonstration in Guinoyoran Valencia City, Bukidnon. This initiative aims to empower farmer cooperatives with the skills and knowledge necessary to cultivate high-quality cacao, […]
RISE VisMin Project – Farm Equipment Blessing
RISE VisMin Project in coordination with Mountain View College Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (MVCEMPCO) conducted the blessing of farm equipment last April 12, 2024 in Marbel, Koronadal South Cotabato SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines—The Responsible Investment and Shared Empowerment (RISE VisMin) Project, in collaboration with the Mountain View College Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (MVCEMPCO), conducted the blessing ceremony for […]
RISE VisMin Project Cooperative Partner Showcase their product at the Kaamulan Festival Trade Fair
BUKIDNON Philippines – The Kaamulan festival celebrates the customs of the seven original tribes of Bukidnon—Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, and Umayamnon. Tribal members showcase their traditional attire adorned with intricate accessories and join locals for dances, chants, rituals, and indigenous sports. The festival’s activities embody the depth and variety of Bukidnon culture, fostering unity […]
Training on Fundamentals of Cooperative, Cooperative Management and Governance and Cooperative Assessment and Information System (CAIS) Workshop
ILO-ILO Philippines – The Responsible Investment and Shared Empowerment (RISE VisMin) Project conducted the training of our Cooperative Partners in Ilo-Ilo. The training was on Fundamentals of Cooperative, Cooperative Management and Governance and Cooperative Assessment and Information System (CAIS) Workshop held at West Visayas State University – Pototan Campus, Pototan, Iloilo, on March 7-8, 2024. […]
RISE VisMin – Information Caravan
𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘔𝘪𝘯 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴’ 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 (𝘊𝘋𝘈) 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯. The Responsible Investment and Shared Empowerment (RISE VisMin) Project facilitated the attendance of our Cooperative Partners to attend the Cooperative Development Authority’s (CDA) Information Caravan held at Valencia City’s Bukidnon City Hall Covered Court on February 16, 2024. Our […]
A Story of Empowerment for Koronadal Farmers
Mary Jean B. Dullano, 46, and Mr. Rodrigo O. Dullano, 53, are seasoned farmers residing in Lower Libertad, Brgy. Topland, Koronadal City, and South Cotabato became beneficiaries of the RISE (Responsible Investment and Shared Empowerment) Project in collaboration with the Mountain View College Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (MVCEMPCO). Before their involvement with Project RISE, the Dullanos […]
Resilience Unleashed: Opportunities for Recovery and Growth
In Lemery, Iloilo City, 71-year-old Evangeline Suarez faced a challenge many small business owners can relate to. With her small catering business and a modest store offering frozen food products, she faced a huge challenge, grappling with the pressing need for capital to meet the growing demands of her customers. The anxiety deepened when the […]
Project RISE Training on Cacao Processing
𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 (Responsible Investment Shared Empowerment) 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗠𝗶𝗻 Project held the training on Cacao Processing last October 25, 2023, at Bagong Buhay Village, Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, a registered training facility for Cacao Processing by the Department of Trade and Industry owned by Mr. Ben Calunod. The facility produces various products made from Cacao, including chocolate, cocoa powder, […]
Cheers for Charrie Ann
Who will ever forget the devastation and loss of lives that Yolanda (Typhoon Haiyan) in 2013 has brought? Certainly not Charrie Ann Astorga, 34, of Barrido, Ajuy, Iloilo. But hers is a story of amazing resilience, of rising up again, with the aid of ADRA’s projects. They were among those who have lost their home […]