Typhoon Kristine Hits the Philippines Hard: Impact on our Community Development Project Areas in Prieto Diaz and Gigmoto
October 23, 2024 – Typhoon Kristine (also known as Tropical Depression Trami) entered the Philippines on October 21 and continues to cause heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding in many areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. On October 22, it became a stronger storm, with several areas now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Nos. […]
Youth WAVE 2024: Together for the Future – Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth
An event for and with the youth — Good Neighbors Philippines is excited to announce Youth WAVE 2024. It is an event dedicated to promoting education and showcasing the talents of Filipino youth. Date: July 14, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Eastwood Central Plaza Participants: Students from Good Neighbors’ partner schools Host: Robi Domingo, Good […]
Sowing Seeds of Hope: IRRI and GNI’s Global Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development
Los Baños, Philippines, May 20, 2024 – An innovative collaboration has been solidified as Good Neighbors International (GNI) and The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global food security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
This historic event marked the inauguration of an International Cooperation aimed at advancing global food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change resilience, and community development. In light of the increasing impact of El Niño and La Niña on rice production—El Niño causing severe droughts that reduce crop yields and La Niña bringing heavy rains and flooding that can damage crops—this cooperation is more crucial than ever. These climate challenges significantly affect our farmers, the backbone of our food systems, who play a crucial role in ensuring food security. We are excited to innovate further to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change by introducing drought- and flood-resistant rice varieties developed by IRRI.