THE PROJECT
The Project aims to increase and make sustainable the incomes of fisherfolk and MSME in the Fisheries and related Food Value Chains by qualifying BMO in Central Visayas to provide services in dual training and certification, in the promotion of sustainable fisheries and in marketing.
This objective shall be attained through interventions in 4 focal areas : BMO Development, Sustainable Technologies & Certification, Sustainable Marine & Aquatic Resources and Market Access. BMOs shall be supported in developing new services for the value chain, one of which is their involvement in the implementation of Dual Training approaches in the fisheries and food sector proceeding from the CCCI ACAS. Income diversification through alternative livelihood skills, as well as value-adding skills utilizing sustainable technologies and standards shall be affected through skills development, assessment and certification. Further, the BMO shall be capacitated to ensure cooperation between the fishfolk and their respective local government units (LGU) in the implementation of marine conservation and protection.
To date, the framework of cooperation among the partners has been formulated and activities towards capacity-building on marine conservation and protection, skills development, as well as sustainable fishing and aquaculture technologies have been started.
PROJECT COUNTRY:
PHILIPPINES
PROJECT DURATION:
JULY 2019 – JUNE 2022
FUNDING:
4 FOCAL AREAS
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& CERTIFICATION
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AQUATIC RESOURCES
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FISH VISAYAS IN ACTION
ABOUT US
AFOS-Stiftung Fur Unternehmerische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation) is based in Cologne, Germany. It is a Non-profit organization founded by members of the Federation Catholic Entrepreneurs (Bund Katholischer Unternehmer or BKU) in the 1990s arising from joint microfinance projects with Kolping International and Misereor, as their contribution out of Christian inspiration and responsibility to help towards self-help, self-employment and entrepreneurship.
BKU supports AFOS through its expertise gained from experience in setting up business associations with a Catholic orientation in Latin America and its network of more than 1,500 member entrepreneurs and related organizations such as the International Associations of Christian Entrepreneurs (UNIAPAC) and the Confederation of German Employers’ Association.
The objectives of AFOS are: (1) Empowerment of economically active people to take care of their families and contribute to economic growth through education and training in entrepreneurial skills, (2) Enhancement and empowerment of civil institutions and structures by strengthening their capacities. To attain these objectives, AFOS supports: (1) Capacity building of business associations and chambers; (2) Access to financial services for SMEs (microfinance); (3) Diffusion of Catholic social teaching; (4) Building free and just societies oriented to the German concept of “Social Market Economy”.
OUR TEAM
FISH – Visayas Project is delivered by a team of experts, each with specializations in their respected fields. The team is composed of a manager with several area coordinators, specific to the locations of the projects sites. And an equally strong administrative personnel to support the total delivery of the project.
Rosario Ouano
Finance Manager
Yvette Hope Labus
Project Manager & Resident Representative
Bryan Araneta
Area Coordinator - Bohol and Focal Person - Skills Development
Rosalia Vistal
Finance Associate
Elvira Rivera
Administrative Officer
Arnel Taneo
Administrative Assistant
Mary Ruth Ochavillo
Knowledge Management Coordinator
Reaan Gerald Osmond Catitig
Area Coordinator - Negros Oriental & Siquijor
OUR PARTNERS
AFOS Foundation has the cooperation of several support partners in both the government and private sector. Local goverment units in beneficiary locations are also project partners. So with the national goverment agencies of the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Agriculture. Private partnerships are mostly with the local chambers of commerce in the area.
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GET IN TOUCH
Fish Visayas official office hours is 9AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday.
PHILIPPINE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation
500 Siesta Lane, Camp Lapu-Lapu Road, Apas, Cebu City, Philippines
Tel. No. + 63 32 238 4339