This is a short excerpt from Afri’s upcoming Food Sovereignty documentary which includes footage from six different countries around the world.
Bobby Pagusara, who works for Agro-Eco, talks about the organic growing movement in the Philippines and highlights the challenges and successes of local farmers.
He also speaks about the role of the Columbans in promoting care for the earth.
“It was the efforts of the Columban Fathers, trying patiently to educate the people about the importance of trees, the importance of the environment and the connection of our lives to the forest, to the soil, to the water. It was the Columbans who really raised this awareness.”