Farmers of Jordan, Guimaras who are beneficiaries of SM Foundation’s
Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (SMFI-KSK) project, held a harvest festival at Sitio
Barusbos Brgy. Balcon Maravilla last October 24, 2019. The 211th batch of the
program, the farmers had their graduation ceremonies at SM City Iloilo the next
day.
These farmers underwent 12 weekly sessions of training on
new farming methods, use of the latest agricultural technology as well as values
formation, capability building and social entrepreneurship. They were also
provided opportunities to create market linkages through the SM Markets
suppliers.
The KSK Program is in partnership with Harbest Agribusiness
Corporation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the
Department of Agriculture.
SM Foundation recognizes livelihood development as a key
component in improving lives in communities. Since 2007, SM Foundation's
Farmers' Training Program (Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan) has been helping
marginalized farmers become self-sufficient by equipping them with updated
knowledge in doable agricultural technology.
Also recently, a sustainability forum was held to make sure
that the project will continue after their training. Part of the program was
also the crafting of a sustainability plan so there will be specific actions
that will be done in coordination with the Local government unit of Jordan and
the project partners.
Gracing the program were SM Foundation Asst. Vice President
Cristie Angeles, Jordan Mayor Ruben Corpuz, Norma Ruth Raymundo of DSWD central
office, and SM City Iloilo Asst. Mall Manger Jasmine Maquiling.
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