Hedcor sustains cooperatives’ livelihood in North Luzon

INNOVATING INCOME OPPORTUNITIES. Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation advocates for sustainable livelihood for local farmers by underscoring skills development and capacity building. Hedcor File photos

Hedcor implements sustainable livelihood programs for partner cooperatives in North Luzon, to spur the economic opportunities in the region.

In partnership with Aboitiz Foundation (AFI), Hedcor provides a wide range of technical and financial support, including capacity building. business acumen, market access, and digital literacy among others.

With its strategic interventions, Hedcor assists in the competitiveness of its host communities to be self-sufficient post-pandemic.

Becoming Madigiskarteng Agripreneur

Byaheng Digiskarte is one of Hedcor’s flagship livelihood assistance which aims to revitalize the income of local farmers. Their organic produce are turned into healthy processed products, which are being sold on an online platform, Session Groceries.

“The pandemic has underscored the opportunity for us to improve the way we serve our consumers, and the trend shows us that it is towards e-commerce,” says Noreen Vicencio, Vice President for Corporate Services. “Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation accelerate the adoption of our communities on e-commerce. We elevate and innovate farming with digital interventions and digital solutions.

Aside from empowering them with skills in food processing, business plan development, and basic accounting, Hedcor supports the local farmers’ thriving with digital marketing skills.

Girly Sahoy, owner of Sahoy Farm shared that through the program her farm was officially named. “I once thought that we could only sell our fresh-from-the-harvests. With the training given by Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation, it now gives me a sense of pride to see our organic strawberry juices be patronized by many.

Hedcor and AFI partnered with One Concord Food Solutions to provide local farmers with food processing skills and techniques.

Pioneering Capacity Building Training

Hedcor inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the Municipality of La Trinidad to strengthen and enhance both the management and leadership skills of Hedcor’s partner cooperatives.

“The various capacity building training lined-up for our partner cooperatives are carefully crafted, to not only advance them in the management of their programs but to also gear them towards having self-sustaining initiatives,” says Vicencio.

Vicencio furthered that partner cooperatives’ skills need to be future-ready. Hence, the series of training will reinforce their knowledge, skills, and expertise to stay relevant and up to date with emerging practices and technologies. # (PR)

About Hedcor

Hedcor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower. It specializes in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems.

Today, Hedcor manages and operates 22 hydropower plants located in Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Benguet, Davao, and Bukidnon. They continue to supply the country with 278 MW of clean and renewable energy.

With over 40 years of experience, Hedcor is one of the leading run-of-river hydropower operators in the Philippines.