KGMC KAPUNUNGAN SA GAGMAY’NG MANGINGISDA SA CONCEPCION Coastal Resources Concervation Project CARBON SINK 1 2 & 3 Coalition of fisherfolk Association for the Restoration of Over exploited Natural resources of , NAGA, ALICIA AND Mangrove Rehabilitation Project in Sibugay CARBON SINK 1 2 & 3

Technically and Financially assisted by: Information Education Campaign on Mangrove Conservation:

 Municipality of Siay  Municipality of Naga  Municipality of Alicia  Municipality of Payao

Trainings Conducted to Fisherfolks Organization: Boneless Asoos Shell Craft Financial Management (1 & 2) Sustainable Fishery Livelihood Mangrove Biology & Ecology Sustainable Livelihood Project Bantay-Dagat- Katunggan Task Force Enforcement KAPUNUNGAN SA GAGMAY’NG MANGINGISDA SA CONCEPCION (KGMC) Sitio Balunguis, Concepcion, Kabasalan,

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Name of Organization: KGMC Year Registered: 1987 Registering Agency: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Membership: 321 Area of Operation: Municipalities of Kabasalan, Naga and Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay Contact Person: Roberto Ballon Chairperson Cel # 09364406190 Endangered Species Protection Conservation Services/Project Implemented: 1. Mangrove rehabilitation and enhancement 2. Coastal protection (Bantay Dagat/Bantay Mangrove) 3. Mangrove Nursery Establishment 4. Technical Support 5. Resource enhancement (establishment of fish sanctuary) 6. Livelihood support such as Fish Cages, Fish Nets, Grouper Culture, Oyster Culture, High-value species, Crab culture and others 7. Solid waste management 8. Health service 9. Policy formulation 10.Information and Education Campaign Funding partners/linkages:

Barangay/Municipal/Provincial Local government units Xavier Agriculture Extension Services (XAES),an NGO affiliated with Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation Inc. (PTFCF) Department of Agriculture-IX Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-IX (BFAR-IX) USAID thru Growth with Equity in (GEM) Program Department of Agrarian Reform Agri-Aqua Development Coalition (AADC) Fisher folk associations Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), Winrock International Development Thrust in the next 5 years:

 Mangrove rehabilitation expansion in the municipalities of Payao and Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay  Expansion/enhancement of livelihood support to more fisherfolk members (e.g. fish caging, fish culture)  Sustaining regular sea/mangrove area patrol  Advocacy campaign on solid waste, climate change adaptation and mitigation  Resource enhancement  Organizational strengthening  Marketing  Linkaging VISION A self sufficient and resilient fisherfolks of Kabasalan sustainably managing and protecting the coastal resources and other environmental habitat for the benefit of the next generation MISSION Through a unified and organized efforts, the KGMC will blaze the action of the marginalized sectors of fisherfolks , farmers, women, indigenous peoples, youth and the elderly towards costal development and conservation to be economically productive through environment- friendly programs and projects GOALS As an independent fisherfolk organization, KGMC will strive to:

1. Initiate and implement coastal resource management programs and projects appropriate for our immediate environment and the neighboring coastal municipalities. (Mangrove Reforestation, Marine Protective Area, Bantay Dagat)

2. Take the lead in providing for the income generation activities of the fisherfolks in the province of Sibugay (Lapu-lapu Fish Cage, Talaba Culture, Soft Loan, SECAP)

3. Serve as a potent arm of the local government unit to pursue coastal resource programs and projects (Bantay Dagat, Training Center) Mangrove Reforestation Project of Kapunungan sa Gagmay’ng Mangingisda sa Concepcion (KGMC) KGMC Mangrove Nursery Innovation Environmental Friendly Livelihood Projects: Sea Patrolling and Mangrove Monitoring (KGMC Mangrove Task Force and Bantay Dagat) KGMC Office and Training Center A joint project of KGMC, LGU KABASALAN and ADZU-SOM (Ateneo de Zamboanga University- School of Medicine Visit of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala to Kapunungan sa Gagmay’ng Mangisngisda sa Concepcion (KGMC) KGMC’s Mangrove Conservation and Management Information and Education Campaign to Small Fisherfolks of Zamboanga Sibugay Province SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE (Pera sa Basura RAFFLE DRAW) The KGMC second liners: KGMC Livelihood Products BARANGAY CONCEPCION Small Fisherfolks Association participates the National COASTAL CLEAN-UP For SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Project Funders Mangrove Reforestation Site MANGROVES CO- MANAGEMENT AGGREMENT BETWEEN LGU KABASALAN AND KGMC

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