Securing
Indigenous Rights.
Empowering Sustainable Futures.

50+ years of partnership protecting Indigenous land, culture, and self-determination.

OUR IMPACT THROUGH THE YEARS

58

Years of Service

950k

Hectares of Ancestral Domain Secured

250

Indigenous Communities Partners

25

Potable Water System

A Holistic Approach to Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination

 For over 50 years, PAFID has partnered with over 250 Indigenous Communities in the Philippines and across the Asian region to protect lands, cultures, and self-determination.

Our Core Pillars

Our work is grounded in our core pillars that strengthen Indigenous communities.

Land Tenure

Secure Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs) and defend territories.

Sustainable Livelihood

Support agro-forestry, economic resilience, and IKSPs.

Capacity Building

Specialized training in GIS, Carbon Measurement, and Participatory Research.

Community Welfare

Provision of essential services, including potable water systems.

RECENT KEY PROJECT

Maragusan Mandaya and Mansaka for Forest Conservation

Supported by the Rainforest Trust, this project (2022-2026) aims to map, document, and register the Mandaya and Mansaka ICCA with the Global ICCA Registry.

Field Notes

Stay updated with our latest stories from the field.

Partnerships and Reach

Our partnerships and collaborations.

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since 2009