Hi! Welcome to “Introducing a Human-centered Approach to Forest Governance” This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
“Introducing a Human-centered Approach to Forest Governance” is an introduction for learners to the program on lobbying and advocacy work for forest governance, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindsets expected of forest policy advocates. This course will support you through a series of content and exercises to help you articulate and align your purpose and goals with your work as a policy advocate.
Hi! Welcome to Forest Governance 101. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation Philippines, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill forest advocates in policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
“Forest Governance 101” is about the basics of forest governance concepts and the policies and practices in the Philippines. Ultimately, this course aims to provide you the foundational knowledge you need as you embark in lobbying and advocacy work for forest governance
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to “How To Advocate And Lobby For Our Forests”. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
“How To Advocate And Lobby For Our Forests” is about understanding the Philippines’ present political climate, the policy-making cycle, and how your advocacy efforts can create an impact. This course will support you in developing an action plan to influence policy.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to Policy 101. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
The Policy 101 course is about the current policy landscape in the Philippines and contains a guide on influencing policy. Ultimately, this course will support you in creating an action plan for your organization to influence policy.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to Designing Evidence-based Advocacy Work. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
Designing Evidence-based Advocacy Work is an introduction to research and data collection using quantitative and qualitative techniques that will enhance your advocacy efforts. This course will support you in finding credible sources of information and data analysis for your work.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to “Amplifying Advocacy through Effective Communications” This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
“Amplifying Advocacy through Effective Communications” is about understanding the importance of communication, learning about strategic communications and its principles, and creating a communication plan for your organization. This course will help you communicate your organization's cause to your target audience and find ways to strategically do so.- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to Network and Alliance Building. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
“Network and Alliance Building” is about evaluating potential allies for your organization, identifying opportunities for alliance-building and partnerships, and creating an alliance-building action plan. Ultimately, this course will support you in identifying, creating, and sustaining alliances and partnerships for your organization.- Teacher: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to Working With Indigenous Peoples And Local Communities course. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
Working with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities is specifically about how to engage and work with IPs and LCs for effective policy and advocacy work. Ultimately, this course will equip you with important insights, knowledge, and skills about working with IPs and LCs so that your policy and advocacy work will be more effective, relevant, and impactful.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to ”Working with Women” course. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates, (like you!) in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance. All these, in the context of landscape governance and working with specific sectors and communities.
”Working with Women” is specifically about how to engage and work with the women’s sector for effective policy and advocacy work. Ultimately, this course will equip you with important insights about women and their role in forest governance, as well as their representation and participation in the context of policy and advocacy work so that you become more informed, relevant, and impactful in your work.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe
Hi! Welcome to Working with Youth. This course is part of a program developed by Forest Foundation Philippines, Tropenbos International, and Habi Education Lab to support and upskill policy advocates in policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance in the context of landscape governance.
“Working with Youth” is about understanding the current situation of youth engagement in the Philippines through the current policies and acts in place, the opportunities and challenges present within the sector, and the strategies that you can consider using when engaging with the youth in your advocacy work. This course will support you in developing a Youth Engagement Plan to concretely execute strategies that will strengthen youth participation in your organization.
- Facilitator: Jovi Bernabe