Tanimang Bayan Community Food Gardens
Quezon City, Philippines · Operator: Tanimang Bayan Community Organization
Overview
Women-led grassroots project in the urban poor community of Sitio San Roque in Quezon City. Has grown from a food source to a strategy for ensuring food security and defending land rights.
Citizen participation
Women-led and community-organized grassroots project demonstrating citizen-driven approach to food sovereignty.
Operating model
Grassroots community-owned model focused on food sovereignty and defending land rights.
Impact
Achieves food sovereignty for community. Secures land rights for low-income residents. Empowers women in urban agriculture.
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
Scale
Women-led grassroots project in urban poor community
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