PAFID is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1967 that focuses on supporting Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in the Philippines. It is a social development organization assisting Philippine indigenous communities to secure or recover traditional lands and waters.
A future where Indigenous Peoples fully exercise their rights to self-determination and sustainable management of their ancestral domains.
To partner with Indigenous Communities, providing legal, technical, and development assistance to secure their tenure, enhance their livelihoods, and build their capacity.
Years of Service
Hectares of Ancestral Domain Secured
Indigenous Communities Partners
Potable Water System
While deeply rooted in the Philippines, PAFID’s expertise has been shared across Asia through direct partnership and capacity building.
We have worked with the Garo (Meghalaya), the Adivasi (Odisha), the Tamang (Nepal), and the Karen, Shan, and Kachin (Myanmar).
Training services have been provided to NGOs and communities in Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Our work is grounded in our core pillars that strengthen Indigenous communities.
Secure Ancestral Domain Titles (CADTs) and defend territories.
Support agro-forestry, economic resilience, and IKSPs.
Specialized training in GIS, Carbon Measurement, and Participatory Research.
Provision of essential services, including potable water systems.
We seek partners with expertise in community-based GIS, forest assessment, and Nature-Based Solutions.
Mr. David De Vera
71 Malakas Street, Quezon City, Philippines
Email: devera.dave@gmail.com
Phone: +63 2 9274580
