Miguel Victor Durian

AMARC ALC, UNESCO to hold MIL training for community radios

The World Association of Community Radio Stations for Latin America and the Caribbean (AMARC LAC), in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will hold a training this 2025 aiming to strengthen the work of community radio stations on Media and Information Literacy (MIL), reports Onda Rural.  It will be entitled “Community Radio Stations in Latin America and the Caribbean Promote and Work on Media and Information

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: K4GGWA Env’t Programme in Africa

The Knowledge for Great Green Wall Action (K4GGWA) programme is inviting civil society organizations and dedicated stakeholders from 18 eligible African countries to submit their environmental advocacy project proposals, reports Yenkasa Africa. Prospective applicants may apply here. Deadline of application is on May 18, 2025, while the notice of acceptance will be sent by June 15, 2025. Funding of up to $30,000 and technical support await the winning proposal. K4GGWA

Asian, African youth use PV to tell food stories

In Vietnam, Kenya, and Ethiopia, young people are using the power of Participatory Video (PV) to tell stories of food diversity in their communities, reports ComDev Asia. Fifty-four (54) adolescents took part in producing the PV and in co-designing food environment initiatives with local stakeholders.  Read more in this article by ComDevAsia.

The Communication Society for Social Change: Building Communities in La Union, the Philippines

In a rural state university in South La Union in Northern Philippines, the Communication Society (CommSoc) is reinventing the methodology of community development. An organization I co-founded in 2022 with a cohort of student leaders who share my whims for community change, CommSoc has been the fruition of my PhD scholarship at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. With the awards conferred by Raniag ken Boses ti Agtutubo (RBA)

Farmer-led CSA best practices in Africa revealed in new report

The Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) and Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) unveiled a report showcasing ten farmer-led Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives across nine African countries. These case studies, selected from 55 submissions, highlighted how farmers integrated traditional knowledge with scientific expertise to build resilience and adapt to climate change. The featured initiatives demonstrated innovative approaches to climate adaptation, including sustainable soil and water management, CSA

YenKasa Africa upholds commitment for women farmers

This International Women’s Month, YenKasa Africa is driving change by equipping rural women with skills, resources, and leadership opportunities in agriculture. From digital training and financial inclusion to leadership development, their initiatives help women farmers gain market access, share knowledge, and shape policies. Explore inspiring stories on women’s empowerment, from digital agriculture for youth to community-driven leadership programs in this article from Yenkasa Africa, one of the digital hubs of

FAO launches 'Voices for Change' video series to amplify perspectives on family farming

FAO has launched the “Voices for Change” video series, a collection of interviews and insights from key stakeholders at the Global Family Farming Forum (GFFF), held in October 2024. The GFFF, hosted at FAO Headquarters in Rome, brought together over 400 participants from different regions to discuss policies, innovations, and challenges affecting family farmers.  The “Voices for Change” videos capture the essence of these discussions, showcasing the resilience, knowledge, and contributions

The role of women in Rural Communication Services

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we recognize the critical role women play in Rural Communication Services (RCS), ensuring that vital information reaches even the most remote communities. Women in RCS are not only communicators—they are advocates, educators, and change-makers who bridge knowledge gaps and empower rural populations through inclusive and participatory communication. In this article, we highlight the contributions of women in RCS, their struggles, and the impact of

IAMCR 2025 deadline of confirmation of participation

The IAMCR 2025 is fast approaching! Prospective participants are reminded to confirm their participation on or before 25 March. The conerence will be held in Singapore from 13 to 17 July 2025, hosted by the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University. The 2025 central theme is “Communicating Environmental Justice: Many Voices, One Planet.” Other thematic areas include The Role of AI in Environmental Communication,

Mobile app to bridge info gap among farmers in Brazil

In Brazil’s Pará state, small-scale farmers are using digital tools to transition toward sustainable agroecology and combat deforestation. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)– in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Solidaridad Latin America, is piloting Solis, a mobile app developed by Solidaridad Latin America.  This would provide farmers with real-time access to technical