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Kabacan, Cotabato— The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Gender and Development (GAD) and Extension Services Office (ESO) welcomed representatives from Action Against Hunger (AAH) to explore possible partnership in advancing the fight against hunger and malnutrition Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), on June 3, 2024, at Conference Room, Extension Building.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization working in more than 50 countries, committed to eradicating hunger and ensuring the availability, access, proper use, and long-term sustainability of safe water, food, nutrition, and healthcare services. In the Philippines, AAH functions as a subcontractor for UNICEF and the Department of Health (DOH) through the Philippine Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP).
Leading the delegation were Marjorie Uka, PMNP Team Leader, and Philipp Danao, AAH Deputy Country Director. They were welcomed by Prof. Roselyn Clemen, USM GAD Director, Dr. Glyn G. Magbanua, USM Extension Coordinator, together with representatives from Office of Student Affairs (OSA), USM Hospital, and other key university offices.
The meeting focused on potential collaboration between USM and AAH for the implementation of PMNP in BARMM. Discussions included the university’s possible contributions, such as research and advocacy support, policy and political analysis, shared venues for activities, and technical assistance through expert resource speakers for capacity building.
This initiative underscores USM’s commitment to global goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger, while strengthening its role in fostering quality education and meaningful multi-sectoral partnerships.
