The Field Alliance

02/08/2026

August 2026
A Story from our partner, GMFL Myanmar ♥️

25/07/2026

Exciting milestones in Hlegu Township!
From July 23–24, 2026, TFA completed our first-year monitoring visit for the Agroecology for Safe School Meal Programme, Myanmar with our partner, Gold Myanmar Future Light (GMFL). The program provides safe, nutritious meals to 280 students across 5 target schools (4 pre-schools and 1 primary school).
During the visit, we held great discussions with teachers, parents, school committees, and local smallholder farmers trained in agroecological practices. We also visited the local farmers proudly supplying wholesome, sustainable food to nourish the children.
Thank you to everyone making this sustainable vision a reality!
AGROECOLOGY FUND 🥕🥬🌶
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14/07/2026

July 14, 2026 – Lamphun Provincial Government Center
TFA Thailand partner's Thai Education Foundation, met with Lamphun provincial representatives today. The meeting focused on reporting progress and discussing strategic integration for the "Agroecology for Safe School Meals Programme, Thailand".
​Mr. Preecha Somchai, Lamphun Provincial Chief Administrative Officer (assigned by the Governor of Lamphun), presided over the meeting. Attendees included representatives from the Lamphun Provincial Education Office, Primary Educational Service Area Offices 1 and 2, and various provincial departments—Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Community Development Strategy and Information, and the Thai Red Cross Society. The committee convened to plan and align support to ensure the successful implementation of this project across schools in Lamphun.
Support by AGROECOLOGY FUND

30/06/2026

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In April 2025, over 100 farmers, indigenous leaders, grassroots org...

25/06/2026

A new review of nearly 300 studies confirms chlorpyrifos is a multi-system toxicant, hitting DNA, hormones, gut bacteria, and mitochondria, often below today's "safe" exposure limits (Kalenik et al., 2026).

Prenatal exposure has been linked to brain abnormalities and motor deficits in children, and long-term adult exposure to a 2.5-fold higher Parkinson's risk.

But it doesn't stop at the human body. Soil runs on its own signaling network: mycorrhizal fungi linking plant roots underground, trading nutrients the way neurons trade signals.

A 2024 soybean study found chlorpyrifos weakens that symbiosis directly (Raj et al., 2024), and a 2025 Nature Communications meta-analysis of 1,705 studies confirms pesticides broadly harm non-target fungi and microbes worldwide (Wan et al., 2025).

Protecting the soil's network and protecting our own are the same project.

12/05/2026

05/05/2026

Cultivating Health: Our Laos PDR 🇱🇦 partner, Green Environment Team Delivers Gardening Kits and Nutritional Tracking to 5 Schools

28/04/2026

Throughout March 2026, our Myanmar partner, GMFL, successfully concluded its school lunch program for the academic term by providing fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals to nearly 200 students across the Nyaung Kone, Kyot Kone, Kali Htaw, and Ou Yin Wa preschools. By prioritizing balanced nutrition, the program delivered high-protein mainstays like pork, chicken, and eggs paired with vitamin-rich local vegetables, while also fostering a cultural connection through traditional snacks such as coconut milk agar-agar, Sanwin Makin, and fresh soy milk. These efforts ensured that every child had access to healthy, locally sourced food during the final weeks of the term, maintaining a high standard of operational success and community support before the schools transitioned into their scheduled summer break.

13/03/2026

A story from our partner: Agroecology for Safe School Meals, Laos PDR

Growing Hope: NAFC and Local Schools Cultivate a Greener Future in Luang Prabang
​LUANG PRABANG — Pak Ou | February 9–13, 2026
​A transformative movement is taking root in the schoolyards of Northern Laos. From February 9–13, the Environmental Conservation Team of Luang Prabang Agriculture and Forestry College (NAFC) led a 5-day journey to bring sustainable, chemical-free food to five primary schools: Phonxai, Xanxuk, Pakxuang, Pak Ou (Tham Ting), and Xang Hai.
​A Community Effort
​This initiative was more than a classroom lesson—it was a true community gathering. Supported by The Field Alliance (TFA), the NAFC team worked side-by-side with local education, agriculture, and health offices to train 245 participants. Among them were 140 women, including village heads, farmers, and students, all eager to learn the art of self-sufficiency.
​Hands-on Skills for Life
​The school grounds buzzed with activity as participants mastered five essential skills:
​🌱 Production: Raising healthy chickens and growing organic vegetables.
​♻️ Sustainability: Turning waste into rich compost and mastering waste sorting.
​🍽️ Health: Understanding the nutrition and hygiene behind every meal.

​Beyond the Training
​This project model is designed to bridging the gap between agricultural experts and local schools, they aren't just providing a meal—they are ensuring that the next generation knows exactly how to grow their own.
​As these five schools begin their journey, they carry with them the tools to nourish their students and protect their environment for years to come.

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13/03/2026

Agroecology for Safe School Meals Program
From Seed to Student: A Story of How Our Myanmar Partners are Cultivating Food Safety

Nourishing Success: A Month of Care in Hlegu Township
​This February, the school bells in Hlegu Township rang with a little more energy than usual. Gold Myanmar Future Light (GMFL), with the vital support of The Field Alliance (TFA) successfully rolled out the Safe School Meals Program, reaching one primary school and four pre-schools across the region.
​The initiative was built on a simple but powerful idea: community-led nutrition. Rather than outside catering, it was the teachers and school committee members who took the lead. They hand-selected fresh, local ingredients and spent their mornings preparing balanced meals—ensuring that every child received the proteins, vitamins, and minerals essential for their growing bodies.
​Throughout the month, the menu was a vibrant celebration of Myanmar’s culinary heritage. Pre-schoolers at Kyot Kone, Nyaung Kone, Kale Htaw, and Ou Yin Wa enjoyed everything from traditional Mohinga and tapioca with jaggery to nutrient-dense quail eggs and soy milk. To keep energy levels high, snack times were filled with a colorful "fruit medley" of watermelon, papaya, and even fresh strawberries.
​One of the most touching highlights occurred during the final week of February at Kyot Kone Primary School. As nine Grade 5 students stayed on-site to focus on their crucial year-end examinations, the program stepped up to provide full, 24-hour meal support. From fried rice breakfasts to hearty fish curry dinners, these students were given the peace of mind to study hard without the worry of where their next meal would come from.
​By the end of February, over 200 students were better nourished and better prepared for their futures. This program is a shining example of how local dedication and international partnership can come together to protect the health and dreams of our children.

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