PAFID is a social development organization which has been assisting Philippine indigenous communities secure or recover traditional lands and waters since 1967. It forms institutional partnerships with indigenous communities to secure legal ownership over ancestral domains and to shape Government policy over indigenous peoples’ issues. PAFID works exclusively with the indigenous peoples’ sector, specifically upon written or signed requests for assistance from indigenous communities or their representatives.
Mission:
To work with Indigenous Communities in obtaining access to and control of their natural environment and in sustainably protecting, managing, utilizing and developing these as a means towards self-respect, self-sufficiency and a stable natural environment.
Vision:
PAFID envisions Indigenous Communities as responsible stewards of their resources. As communities and individuals they posses rights and responsibilities over the natural environment, cultural integrity, educational and health systems that embody their indigenous knowledge and mores, employ socially and ecologically sound methods of managing and utilizing their natural resources for their own and national benefit for both present and future generations.
Objectives:
Provide appropriate innovative and quality technical assistance to indigenous communities;
Promote holistic community development which is culturally sensitive and ecologically sound;
Advocate in public and private institutions for policies and programs which benefit and are respectful of indigenous communities.
Activities/Main areas of work:
Land Tenure and Upland Development for Indigenous Cultural Communities
Coverage:
Nationwide in the Philippines with partners in South East Asia and South Asia
Beneficiaries:
Indigenous Cultural Communities and Upland Farmers
Membership/Affiliations:
– PhilDHRRA
– Association of Foundation
– National Council for Sustainble Development
– Upland NGO Assistance Committee
