Tribes and Nature Defenders
Mission statement
Tribes and Natures Defenders Inc. -an indigenous peoples led non-profit organization base in Philippines and formerly Higa-onon Ha Migsabuwa Ta Lanao Inc. as amended last September 08, 2013.
The organization was created by the Tribal Council of Elders to address issues of the local tribes to protect their last home sacred forest, respond the needs of forest survival through food security and fight the entry of the capitalists.
The Organization has championed in helping and implementing development projects towards the Indigenous Peoples communities and having credible track records in addressing the issues of poverty, health, education, livelihood, sustainable agriculture, peace building, Indigenous Peoples Rights to self Determination, degradation of culture, beliefs, language, tradition and cultural heritage; environmental degradation and economic development.
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ASAP Species they are working to conserve
ASAP Partner since: 2021
Country focus: Philippines
News & Stories
Earlier this year, a significant breakthrough was made in one of the projects funded by ASAP’s Species Conservation Fund. After a long search, the dedicated team rediscovered the very first specimen of an Mesilau Stream Toad, thought to have been lost to science.