Indigenous Peoples Support Fund (IPSF)

1. Indigenous Peoples Support Fund (IPSF) Funded by: Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO) Tikva Grassroots Empowerment Fund July 2010 – June 2011 The Samdhana Institute

2. Ancestral Domains development and strengthening IP land tenure security IPSF projects serve as a vehicle to further consolidate the communities. In the Upper Pulangui of Bukidnon, Maguinwanhay-Pulanguinhon communities map out the development they want to happen. Photo courtesy of IPA-Malaybalay All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

3. Manobos conduct their survey of traditional boundaries in Carmen, Cotabato. Recognition of traditional boundaries are important in the present political governance and territory issues and the peace process with the Bangsamoro. Photos courtesy of AromanenSinimburanTindegBansa (ASTB) All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

4. Facilitation for inter-tribal and local peace-building efforts Banwaonhusay and peace pact Balit, San Luis, Agusan del Sur 05 July 2011 All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

5. Ensuring food security and production Tradition and science combine to help the IP farmers improve their agricultural production BaeInatlawan of Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain Community in Malaybalay, Bukidnon perform the prayer before the planting of strawberries. Strawberry plantlets were secured thru tissue-culture processes, assisted also by the Malaybalay City Agriculture Office. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

6. Women play an equal role in production and are provided with their own livelihood opportunities. (Right) In the Agusan Marsh, the families are breaking free from manipulative traders and learning how to develop their own livelihood, while protecting the beauty and diversity of the Marsh. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

7. Restoration of traditional landscapes The Higaonons of the Pamalihi Tribal Community in Misamis Oriental, work together thru pahina to prepare their nursery of endemic and indigenous tree species, to reforest their ancestral domain. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

8. These are the natural resources of the Higaonons in Minalwang, Claveria, Mis. Or. That need to be protected and promoted, so that the tribes are able to sustain their livelihood and crafts. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

9. Mentoring and building capacities of Indigenous Leaders; strengthening traditional governance systems Hands-on mentoring to the leaders, including the youth, and on-site discussion of the activities draws enthusiastic and inspired participation from the community. They are able to think and decide for themselves how to address their issues. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

10. Sometimes community meetings are held by the side of the highway, like in Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental. But one can see the genuine interest of the tribes people, in the attendance of the members of the Council of Elders, to learn how to improve their livelihoods and systems to manage it. All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated

11. Institutional strengthening of IP communities; reviving and strengthening of their customary laws and governance practices to better enable them to engage in the present-day issues and threats to their way of living. - - - end of presentation - - - All photos courtesy of the Samdhana Institute, except where indicated