The first batch that received training last March 16-18 in Pampanga was composed of 24 AFC Coordinators from the regional and provincial levels and staff from some RAFC Offices from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and the Cordilleras.
“Social mobilization is an essential key of community development and people empowerment,” Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) Executive Director Ariel Cayanan emphasized as he closed the series of Training on the Basics of Social Mobilization cum Orientation for Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) leaders.
Participated by a total of 103 AFC leaders from the 16 regions, the training series was conducted in Cagayan de Oro City for the Mindanao cluster last June 8-12; Dauis, Bohol for the Visayas cluster last June 16-20; Batangas City for the Luzon B cluster last June 29-July 3; and, Baguio City for the Luzon A cluster last July 7-11.
The training aimed to enable AFC leaders and members to recognize the importance of social mobilization in building stronger and more sustainable AFCs and to mobilize support from key stakeholders.
It also envisioned to enhance their commitment, build team spirit and increase appreciation for social mobilization, networking and alliance-building.
In her opening message in Cagayan de Oro City, PCAF Deputy Executive Director Florabelle Uy-Yap explained that “the training is designed especially to revitalize, nurture and maximize the community of AFCs nationwide, particularly your commitment towards development and the spirit of volunteerism that you imbibe.”
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Gracing the four-part series of training for the AFC volunteer leaders, PCAF Exec. Dir. Ariel Cayanan welcomes the participants of the training series and thanked them for their commitment to help champion the needs of the Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.
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Meanwhile, Exec. Dir. Cayanan, said in his closing message that he is “deeply glad that this training has truly re-energized your dedication and fervor to be of service to your fellow farmers and fishers who are, sadly, considered the poorest sectors in our society today.”
The training focused on the following approaches: (1) Promoting Choice and Voice; (2) Discovering Champions; (3) Building High Performing AFC Teams; (4) Making Change Happen; (5) Building Social Capital; and (6) Leveraging for Success.
The participants were also oriented on the AFC Volunteer’s Manual to enable them to perform their task and responsibilities affiliated to their positions as volunteers and carry out their functions competently. A commitment-setting activity for the AFC leaders was also conducted.
Facilitators during the series of training were the PCAF SocMob Core Team who attended the Customized Training on Strengthening the Capability of the then National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) and its AFC to Effectively Conduct Social Mobilization in 2003 through the assistance of the Philippine-Australia Short-Term Training Facility.
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