State of the Cooperative Movement in Region 1 jo bitonio
A report presented by RD Josefina B. Bitonio, CDA Dagupan Extension Office during the Regional Cooperative Month Celebration held on October 8, 2016 at Dagupan Village Hotel
State of the Cooperative Movement in Region 1 jo bitonio
A report presented by RD Josefina B. Bitonio, CDA Dagupan Extension Office during the Regional Cooperative Month Celebration held on October 8, 2016 at Dagupan Village Hotel
The year 2013 has seen the opening of the 4th DAPP Teacher Training College, situated in the Northern Region, thanks to the funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Finland, UFF Finland and UK aid via DFID. This year there was also a significant improvement of the teacher training program with the addition of a four (4) month study travel by bus to various countries in the region – classrooms on wheels. Upon graduation each will indeed be “Another kind of teacher”.
A significant expansion of the DAPP Mikolongwe Vocational school took place in 2013 in terms of both infrastructure and programmings. New health and community programs have started – with focus on nutrition, water and sanitation, thanks to a number of new partnerships with Clinton Health Access Initiatives, and UNICEF. We have been reaching directly or indirectly more than one million people from all corners of the country through our life changing DAPP projects.
This Annual Report covers projects and programs that Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) implemented in Malawi throughout the year 2012.
DAPP envisions a society in which communities are self sustainable and have improved quality of life.
To work with communities in Malawi by promoting social and economic development through programs related to health, education training, food security, fundraising and environment.
ADPP Mozambique is an organization that has been operating since 1982 and implements development projects covering all regions of the country. The organization employs more than 2,200 employees and benefits more
than 2 million people annually. ADPP programs have focus on education, HIV/AIDS, community development, agriculture and food security. In agriculture, ADPP has been investing in the development and implementation of the Farmers Clubs Program. This effort helped to reduce hunger and malnutrition, extend substantially an increase of agricultural productivity and farm yield for more than 100,000 people.
In the last decade, Leitrim has transformed itself as a food production hub and food tourism destination with enormous appeal to locals, visitors, and investors. Through this, the first Leitrim Food Strategy 2017- 2021, we look towards the future to embrace new and innovative ways to think and act, so that together, our businesses, institutions and residents can reinforce and grow Leitrim’s position as leader for food, as a food county we can all be proud of.
This Food Strategy has been careful to play to the strengths of County Leitrim. The focus is on being locally relevant, pragmatic, scalable and implementable. #tasteletitrim
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
3. At Present…
• Sacred Heart Savings Coop has 21 Branches
• With with over 700 employees and counting for its credit and savings operation
and its business enterprise
• SHSC is now an Accredited Extension Service Provider of Agricultural
Training Institute and Accredited under the Rice Competitiveness
Enhancement Program
• A Father Burgos Awardee for Cooperative, February 2019
• A Gawad Pitak Awardee since 2015 and Regional Gawad Parangal Awardee
since 2012
• Active members to National Confederation of Cooperatives, (NATCCO), Metro
South Cooperative Bank, Ilocos Sur Consolidated Bank; Cooperative Insurance
System of the Philippines (CISP) , and Cooperative Life Insurance Mutual Benefit
System (CLIMBS) and Northern Luzon Cooperative Development Center
(NORLU); Small Business Corporation (SBC);UCPB and the Land Bank of the
Philippines
• Founding member and strong alliance of Nueva Segovia Consortium of
Cooperatives (NSSC)
15. In November 26, 2013, the
Co-op opened the SHSC
Diagnostic, Laboratory
& Medical Clinic to provide
healthcare services to its
members and non-members.
Address:
National Highway, Brgy. Tablac, Candon
City
16. SHSC entered the
printing industry in
2014 by launching
Cooprints to cater
printing services of all
kinds including
personal items and
event giveaways.
17. Coop Bazaar transformed into
full-pledge grocery shop in
November 2017, located at the
ground floor of the
Cooperative Business Center,
it offers a wide variety of
merchandise items including
schools supplies, and home
and personal care.
Ground Floor, Cooperative Business
Center
Poblacion, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur
18. SACRED HEART SAVINGS COOPERATIVE
Sapphire Event Center
The biggest of its kind in the area. SHSC’s Sapphire Event Center is an events and
activity Center that can cater to at least 500 guests including its mezzanine floor. It is
located at the 3rd floor, CBC Building, Poblacion, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur. The place is
a perfect venue for weddings, debuts, corporate meetings, and other functions.
3rd Floor, Cooperative Business Center, Poblacion, Galimuyod Ilocos Sur
19. Life Begins After Coffee
It is the haven for coffee lovers in
town. The coffee shop offers coffee
and non coffee products
— Milky frappe to hot espresso
coffee to delectable sandwiches—
Koopi Station has it for you, filtered
and brewed.
Koopi – Galimuyod &
Koopi Station Eatery
Koopi - Candon
In front of Stern Mall Nat’l Highway, Candon City,
Ilocos Sur
Ground Floor, Cooperative Business Center,
Poblacion, Galimuyod
20.
21. SHSC Assurance
Center
- SHSC Assurance Center Office offers Life and Non-Life
Insurance products from our cooperative insurance provider:
22. Coop Trucking and
Rental Services Feedmill
- SHSC Trucking Services
offers trucking, delivery
and rental services.
- Our very own SHSC Feedmill
Services. As of today, the feedmill is
used for the production of the feeds
used by the SHSC Hog Breeding Farm.
23. Coca Cola Warehouses
and Distribution
- Currently, Sacred Heart Savings Cooperative maintained five
warehouses and one satellite branch:
q Magsingal
q Balaoan
q San Fernando City
q Rosario
q Galimuyod
q Bauang (Satellite warehouse)
24. SHSC Agritrading
Year established: 2020
Target beneficiaries/clienteles: Coop Members
Investment:2 Million
And other relevant info: Aims to sell agricultural inputs to
members and purchase agricultural produce from the
cooperative's members.
25. Ban-aw is a 2.7 hectare recreational facility located in Bagani Gabor, Candon City.
The resort features swimming pools and giant slides. It also includes a lazy river,
Cottages, food kiosk, Koi fish pond, KTV lounge, furnished rooms and villas.
Year established: 2018
Target beneficiaries/clienteles: Coop Members and other Agencies
Investment: Resort and Hotel- 255 Million
And other relevant info: Resort houses 8 villas, 1 row house (with 48 rooms), 5 pools
(pool with giant slides, kiddie pool, infant pool, lazy river and pool with falls)
Hotel houses the JG Event Hall, Cusina de Ban-aw and Ban-aw Souvenir Shop
28. The CIPAG Inc. in partnership with Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) opened the Cooperators’ Initiative Program on Agro
enterprise Training and Assessment Centre, located at Poblacion, Galimuyod,
Ilocos Sur in May 15, 2017, a farm school that will produce quality and efficient
young farmers.
35. Ø The program aims to produce quality High Value Commercial Crops
(HVCC) other than coffee, corn and rice.
Ø This will give additional source of income to our farmers and
diversification of their products.
Ø This program is the financing and marketing guidelines of crops
produced by farmers.
Ø Year created: 2013
Ø Target beneficiaries/clienteles: 550 Members - farmers
Ø Yearly Program budget:
2018 = 2,000,000.00
2019 = 2,000,000.00
2020 = 2,000,000.00
Yearly estimated sales:
2018 = 500,000.00
2019 = 5,500,000.00
2020 = 6,500,000.00
37. ØThe program was created due to the
existing problem of farmers under the
Farmers Entrepreneurship Program
which is producing unhealthy, low
germinated seedlings.
ØIn order to ensure that seedlings are of
good quality, the cooperative leaders
decided to produce seedlings to be
distributed to its farmers.
40. In April 2013, Sacred Heart Savings Cooperative in
partnership with Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
(ISPSC), Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and LGU – Tagudin, Ilocos
Sur through the collaborative effort of the National
Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC), Catholic
Relief Services/ Philippines (CRS) and Jollibee Group
Foundation (JGF) started to implement the Farmer
Entrepreneurship Program in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. The
program trained 6 SHSC staff, 1 ISPSC instructor and 1
Agricultural technician of Tagudin on the eight-step
clustering approach for agro-enterprise development (AED),
who eventually provided technical guidance to Tagudin
farmers on the adaption of the methodology.
41. The aim of the AED
clustering approach aims to
organize small farmers into
agro-enterprise clusters for the
purpose of consolidating
supply and pooling transport
logistics; assist farmers to
e n g a g e i n va l u e - a d d i n g
activities in order to enhance
their compliance of quality
requirements; and to increase
the income of farmers towards
food security and sustainable
growth.
42. •Old Site: Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
•New Sites: Galimuyod, and Salcedo, Ilocos
Sur
•Products: White onions, Salad Tomato, Bell
pepper, and Hot pepper
•Client: 118 Farmer Members
43.
44.
45.
46.
47. Cooperative Training under Jollibee Group
Foundation Partnership:
YEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL
2018 128 58 186
2019 27 3 30
TOTAL 155 61 216
48. Training on Good Agricultural Practices
in Partnership with Jollibee Group
Foundation and LGUs
50. To enhance pork production competitiveness, reduce
poverty and contribute in the pork supply in its area of
operation, the cooperative created the Piggery farm
project that came up a Hog Dispersal Program. Through
the program, up-to-date technology of raising hogs will
be imparted to hog raisers to meet the cooperatives
standards. With this program, spouses and children of
the members can utilize their spare time to engage in
this kind of productive activity and earn
alternative/additional income for the family.
HOG DISPERSAL
51. Program Objectives:
ü To improve the living condition of the members
thru enterprise activities
ü To generate additional income for the
committed cooperative’s members
ü To provide opportunities for the committed
cooperative’s members to engage in hog raising
Sites: Galimuyod, Salcedo, Candon City, Sta. Lucia,
Sta. Cruz and Santiago, Ilocos Sur
Client: Members
52. The program was launched on August 2016. For the year
2019, 40 farmer members availed the program. Below is the
Dispersal and Marketing Report for the year 2019:
No. of farmers enrolled in the program: 40
No. of days taken care: 105 days
No. of heads:
Dispersed no. of heads: 1,661 heads
Mortality: 21 heads
Sold no. of heads: 1,640 heads
Average monthly dispersed heads: 138 heads
Weight Comparison:
Total dispersed wt.: 35,422 kgs.
Average dispersed wt.: 21.3 kgs.
Total market wt.: 152,132 kgs.
Average market wt.: 92.76 kgs.
Average gain wt.: 71.44 kgs.
53. Income Evaluation:
Total sale: PhP 18,639,893.00
Cash tendered by farmers: PhP 4,608,266.00
Loan amount granted: PhP 12,353,465.00
Remaining loan unpaid: PhP 255,531.00
Loan amount paid: PhP 12,097,934.00
Loan repayment rate: 97.93%
Net income: PhP 1,694,162.00
Return on Investment: 9.09%
Net income per hog marketed: PhP 1,033.00