Who We Are
Why We Reforest
How We Work
Hineleban Foundation was founded in 2006 in Tuminugan Farm, which is in Bukidnon, the Philippines. We aim to reforest the buffer zones surrounding the Kitanglad and Kalatungan mountain ranges and to provide sustainable livelihood options for the Bangsamoro and Indigenous People (IP) of Mindanao. Rooted in the belief that neither the fore
Hineleban Foundation was founded in 2006 in Tuminugan Farm, which is in Bukidnon, the Philippines. We aim to reforest the buffer zones surrounding the Kitanglad and Kalatungan mountain ranges and to provide sustainable livelihood options for the Bangsamoro and Indigenous People (IP) of Mindanao. Rooted in the belief that neither the forest nor the people can thrive without the other, we approach our goal in three stages — first, through food security, followed by sustainable livelihood and finally, reforestation.
How We Work
Why We Reforest
How We Work
We believe that to make true, permanent change, we must use a holistic approach to reforestation. That is why we have partnered up with the Indigenous People (IP) of Bukidnon and continue to expand our relationships, prioritizing mutual trust and respect at every turn. Armed with these relationships, we employ a multi-faceted strategy th
We believe that to make true, permanent change, we must use a holistic approach to reforestation. That is why we have partnered up with the Indigenous People (IP) of Bukidnon and continue to expand our relationships, prioritizing mutual trust and respect at every turn. Armed with these relationships, we employ a multi-faceted strategy that begins with our Family Food Sufficiency (FFS) program, followed by our Sustainable Disposable Income Crop (SDIC) program, and finally, our reforestation program.
Why We Reforest
Why We Reforest
Why We Reforest
The Philippines was once covered by primary forests, which made up 78% of the land. Due to decades of unsustainable and irresponsible logging practices, that number has dropped drastically to less than 2%. These practices have nearly eviscerated the generous watersheds that provided the perfect conditions for farming in Mindanao, which is
The Philippines was once covered by primary forests, which made up 78% of the land. Due to decades of unsustainable and irresponsible logging practices, that number has dropped drastically to less than 2%. These practices have nearly eviscerated the generous watersheds that provided the perfect conditions for farming in Mindanao, which is considered the food basket of the Philippines. The island has been experiencing lengthening droughts and with them, more food-related humanitarian crises in recent years.