Stories from the Forest

Behind every forest product, conserved territory, and living tradition are people, knowledge, and relationships that sustain them. From forest honey and almaciga to Indigenous youth leadership, women's experiences, and community-led conservation, explore stories from the landscapes and communities we work alongside, stories of rights, livelihoods, culture, and caring for living forests.

Women & Leadership

Stories of Indigenous women and those in local communities leading forest protection, cultural preservation, and the fight for rights and resilience.

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Women Leading Conservation from the Ground: Myra Tayaw on Finding Her Voice in Palawan

Meet Myra Tayaw, a Palaw’an leader in Palawan whose work with KABABAE links Indigenous women’s leadership, honey livelihoods and community-led conservation.

NTFP-EP Philippines

Sep 92 min read

When the Mangroves Ask for Time

At 24, Tagbanwa youth leader Monitte Lantas is helping NKKN turn childhood memories of Narra’s mangroves into a youth-led conservation project. Their proposal shows why Indigenous young people are not only the future of conservation, they are already leading it.

NTFP-EP Philippines

Aug 254 min read

Kababaihan, May SAY Ka! (National Women's Assembly 2025)

Rural and Indigenous women in the Philippines turn voice into presence in local governance to keep forests standing. Read the 2025 Assembly highlights.

NTFP-EP Philippines

Oct 14, 20254 min read

Higaonon Women Strengthened Commitment to Protecting Forests

Almost a year ago, from September 3-6, 2024, Nanay Camp Mindanao took place in the ancestral land of Sitio Mintapod, Impasug-ong Bukidnon. 30 Higaonon women participated in this transformative gathering, which was centered on gender, culture, and forest governance for the women of the forests.

NTFP-EP Philippines

Jun 23, 20257 min read

Boniknik, The Seed That Blossomed

An Indigenous Youth Leader’s Journey from Cultural Preservation to Advocacy through UGNAYIN PH and Community

NTFP-EP Philippines

Apr 16, 202511 min read