The Philippines is home to over 17 million indigenous peoples, who make up 110 ethnolinguistic groups. Indigenous communities tend to live in geographically isolated areas, where they have retained much of their traditional culture and livelihood activities. But like other indigenous communities around the world, they are consistently ranked among the poorest and most disadvantaged people in the world. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supports indigenous peoples to prot

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722K views · 47K reactions | To celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we are putting a spotlight on our efforts to integrate cultural identity in education reforms. The ADB-supported Senior High School Support Program piloted a culture-based curriculum that teaches indigenous youth sustainable management of community resources and cultural heritage. Watch: | ADB Philippines | Facebook