Tag Archives: Asia

Virak S and Family – Rice threshing business (Roung Village, Chengmeanchey Commune, Cambodia)

Virak is 32 years old and married to Mrs. Chanthy (shown in the photograph). They have two children, who are aged 8 and 13 and both at school. Virak and his family live in Banon district, which is in Battambang province. They farm three hectares of land on which they grow wet season rice. To […]

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Leonardo K – Farming (Candabong, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

Leonardo is 55 years and has two children aged 15 and 16. He lives with his wife and family in Negros Oriental, where they farm 2 hectares of land, growing bananas and vegetables, mostly aubergine (eggplant). He also employs two workers, and sells his produce in a market 19 km away. The loan of 50,000 […]

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Vergilio P – Trader (Cebu, Philippines)

Vergilio is a 49 year old married man with four children, aged 12, 18, 22 and 27. His eldest works as a farmer while the rest are still studying at the local school in Cebu city. His wife Elenita works as a local farmer as well. Vergilio is engaged in the buying and selling of […]

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Carmelita M and Family – Farming (Sap-Sap, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines)

Carmelita is 52 and married with two children aged 30 and 18. She, her husband Florencio and their children work together in farming, primarily cultivating ‘Calamansi’ or ‘Calamondin’ trees. The Calamondin tree bears a small citrus fruit that is used to flavor foods and drinks, and is regularly used by households in cooking to enhance […]

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Buana – Artisan (Bali, Indonesia)

Buana grew up surrounded by handicrafts in Gianyar, a part of Bali renowed for its beautiful landscapes and artistic legacy. In 1990, he learned the crafting of silver from a friend in Celuk. Supported by his family, he continued his profession as a silversmith, focusing on uniquely-designed and crafted jewelry. He has recently been featured […]

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