Sim-Carrd

𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐀 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩! 🎉
Over two days, women leaders, youth, social entrepreneurs, policy champions, and partners convened in Davao City to amplify women’s economic empowerment and strengthen agri-fishery value chains across BaSulTa and beyond. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our resource persons from Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform, BARMM, makesense, Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. - FSSI and Villgro Philippines for sharing their invaluable insights and strengthening the ecosystem for women-led social enterprises.

We also celebrate the strong policy commitment of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Senator Risa Hontiveros, and Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña in championing the PRESENT Bill — a step forward in institutionalizing support for social enterprises that empower women, foster inclusion, and drive a just economy.

This initiative is supported by the Strengthening Agri-fishery Enterprise through Women and Youth Empowerment Inclusive Business and Climate Resilience (WEE-SAFE) Project, funded by the European Union in the Philippines through the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Program (EU-BAEP) and implemented by SIAD Initiatives in Mindanao–Convergence for Asset Reform and Regional Development (Sim-Carrd), Kasanyangan Center for Community Development and Microfinance, Inc. (KCCDMFI), Oxfam Pilipinasinas, and Oxfam Belgique.

🛍️ Shop Bangsamoro-made!
Visit booths C007 & C008 at the Kadayawan Business Expo and support women, youth and indigenous people’s enterprises from BASULTA. 🌊☕👜

📅 August 28–31, 2025 | ⏰ 1 PM – 10 PM
📍 Tent, Azuela Cove, Davao City

Explore a vibrant showcase of locally-made and Halal-certified products:
🥗 From Tawi-Tawi: Seaweed jam, tokkeh, and sticks
🍌 From Maguindanao: Banana chips, mushroom crackers, tipas, and bukayo
☕ From Sulu: Heritage coffee, Tausug sardines, bagoong, seaweed chips, and more
👜 Handwoven fans, prayer mats, and bags

These products are proudly crafted by social enterprise groups supported by the WEE-SAFE Program, along with unique items from Sigay Nu Mga Babay Association
and United Youth of the Philippines-Women.

This initiative is supported by the Strengthening Agri-fishery Enterprise through Women and Youth Empowerment Inclusive Business and Climate Resilience (WEE-SAFE) Project, funded by the European Union in the Philippines through the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Program (EU-BAEP) and implemented by SIAD Initiatives in Mindanao–Convergence for Asset Reform and Regional Development (Sim-Carrd), Kasanyangan Center for Community Development and Microfinance, Inc. (KCCDMFI), Oxfam Pilipinas, and Oxfam Belgique.

𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | Women Social Enterprise groups from Sulu received modern coffee processing equipment at a turnover ceremony held in Zamboanga City as part of the EU‑BAEP WEE‑SAFE Project. The event was led by SIMCARRD Executive Director Larry Lapidez and Project Manager Tom Villarin, alongside women leaders Barhaya M. Bangalan, Dermalyn J. Lagay, Dalna A. Akili, and Farida U. Abdurajik, representing their respective associations. Also in attendance were representatives of implementing partners Oxfam Pilipinas and KMFI.

This initiative aims to enhance livelihoods, promote Sulu Heritage Coffee, and support inclusive agri-enterprise ventures led by women. Funded through the Bangsamoro Agri‑Enterprise Programme by the European Union in the Philippines, the WEE‑SAFE Project is implemented by Oxfam Pilipinas, Oxfam Belgique, SIMCARRD, and KMFI across Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi‑Tawi, advancing economic empowerment for women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples through sustainable social entrepreneurship