HEPA (Human Ecology Practical Area) Farmer Field School (FFS) is a pioneering training dedicated to strengthen indigenous youth. HEPA FFS lies at the heart of the 6 inter-thematic networks action of Mekong Community Network Action for Ecological Trading (MECO-ECOTRA).
Overuse of resources and the lack of a caring attitude towards Human-Nature relationships in many sensitive watershed ecosystems have been the major causes leading to land desertification problems, gradual erosion of social traditions, and the losses of ecological biodiversity.
HEPA staff and students visit Laos students villages
02/12/2013
According to the preserved culture of Kho Mu people, Buapha`s family has organized the traditional ceremony called thread – wrist- tie ceremony to thank everyone who brought her home safety. In particular, Thang’s family and Inta (another FFS-HEPA student) also participated in this familiar ceremony. Those students had a good time with their family before they start working.Buapha would practice at home and Inta would go to Long Lan to participate in FFS-Long Lan building activities.
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