Empowering Communities through Moringa in Iloilo, Philippines

 A newly launched community-training program brought together 31 passionate parent-leaders, five municipal officials, and two regional leaders to unlock the powerful benefits of Moringa—the “miracle tree”—and its transformation into nutritious powder. This hands-on session deepened their understanding of Moringa’s exceptional nutritional value, especially for children, for pregnant women, and for overall community health.

This Goducate program is run in partnership with the Philippines Department of Social Welfare and Development

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The 31 parent-leaders were mothers, each from a different barangay (unit of administration in Philippine society consisting of from 50 to 100 families under a headman) in San Miguel, Iloilo. Parent leaders are “4Ps” beneficiaries selected to serve as liaison between fellow beneficiaries and the program implementers. 4Ps refers to national government poverty-alleviation programs that provide conditional cash grants to the very poor, to improve health, nutrition, and education of children aged 0-18 years.

Through step-by-step instruction, participants gained practical skills in harvesting, drying, and powdering Moringa, and in learning how to preserve its vital nutrients for everyday meals.

What truly made this training impactful was the integration of digital tools. With dynamic presentations, engaging videos, and accessible online resources, the process came alive—allowing participants to visualize, to interact with their team members, and to retain the knowledge effectively.

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The atmosphere was filled with energy and enthusiasm as the participants in the training programme grew in confidence, ready to become advocates and trainers in their own barangays. More than just a training, this session became a spark—igniting a movement of continuous learning and outreach powered by digital platforms and upcoming follow-up initiatives. Together, the participants took a bold step forward—not just in improving nutrition, but in building healthier, wiser, and more resilient communities.

This report was written by Grace Joy Enanod, head of the training program