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This video highlights the Solar Dryer Dome, a sustainable, solar-powered innovation designed to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses, preserve crops, and increase income. The main goal of this video is to showcase how this simple yet effective technology improves food security, minimizes waste, and enhances market opportunities for small-scale farmers. Implemented by the Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, this initiative aligns with agroecology principles, promoting sustainability, climate resilience, and efficient resource use. Through real farmer experiences, we explore how this innovation is transforming agriculture in Laos.

This video, produced by SPERI, highlights the efforts of H’re indigenous villagers and Po E Commune in Kon Tum province, Vietnam, as they transition to agroecological farming. Supported by an ALiSEA small grant, the initiative integrates native edible and medicinal herbs with diversified crop cultivation to promote sustainable, herbicide-free agriculture. Through farmer-led experiments, traditional knowledge, and community-based learning, the project fosters biodiversity, strengthens local livelihoods, and builds resilience in upland farming systems.

Meet Ms. Doan Thi Phuong from Hai Xuan Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province — a passionate pioneer on the journey of “returning to nature.” With courage and determination, she gave up harmful chemicals and embraced sustainable farming methods rooted in agroecology. Her commitment not only transformed her own land but also inspired her community, fostering trust in safe, nature-friendly agriculture. Her story is a powerful example of resilience and leadership, encouraging others to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable future. This video is part of the project “Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment,” supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022. Implemented by the Research Centre for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED), in collaboration with the Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN-AP) and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province.

This video highlights best practices and lessons learned from the project “Strengthening Community Capacity in Monitoring Pesticide Use and Promoting Agroecology – for a Non-Toxic Environment.” Implemented in Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province, the project empowers women farmers to take the lead in monitoring pesticide use through CPAM tools and biodiversity tracking. With many men migrating for work, women play a key role in protecting both human health and the environment. Through hands-on training and community events, female farmers are not only building their skills but also raising awareness and advocating for reduced use of highly hazardous pesticides. Their leadership is essential in promoting safer, more sustainable agroecological practices. This initiative is supported by the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility 2022, and led by CGFED, in partnership with PAN-AP and the Women’s Union of Hai Hau District.