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
ASAP’s Indonesia Programme Coordinator, Cahaya Ramadhani, reflects on her first year in the role and shares the activities and experiences that have stood out most to her, including graduation from the Women in Conservation Leadership Programme.