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In the Hand's of the Fishers (IHOF) Workshops
In the Hands of the Fishers (IHOF) is MAP's premier program. It was launched in 1999 through a close collaboration with the Yadfon Association of Thailand and the Small Fishers Federation of Sri Lanka.
What is IHOF?
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A series of workshops designed to bring together village leaders, fisherfolk, and grassroots NGOs from developing nations where mangroves are found;
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An innovative format which facilitates experience sharing and networking, enhances problem solving, and disseminates solutions and research findings amongst local stakeholders;
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A toolkit of working alternatives to help enhance Community-based Coastal Resource Management (CBCRM) that is truly in the hands of the fishers;
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A venue for learning about:
- sustainable methods of mangrove conservation and restoration;
- new ways to effectively add to the economic freedom of coastal peoples.
In addition to the workshops, follow-up projects are undertaken at the participating villages (see MAP's Toolkit), which then serve as sites or nodes for modeling sustainable, low-intensity development alternatives.
Since 1999, MAP has led 12 regional IHOF workshops, involving 3 or more countries each, in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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