ALCADEV

Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development

ALCADEV is an alternative learning system especially designed to provide secondary education to indigent indigenous youth – the Manobo, Banwaon, Higanon, Talaandig, and Mamanwa of Surigao del Norte and Sur and Agusan Norte and Sur. The youth learn alternative farming not only for individual growth but also for the development of their communities and for reinforcing collective pride and identity as indigenous people capable of taking an active role in shaping the country’s future.The knowledge and skills acquired from school serve not only their individual growth but also the development of their communities.

area of operation: Caraga