Flagship Programme

Mangrove-based Initiatives for Thriving Habitats and Inclusive Communities (MITHI)

  • La Union and Negros Oriental Philippines ·
  • 2025
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Regeneration rooted in mangroves

Project MITHI outlines a collaborative effort between Communities for Nature, Oceanus Conservation, and Security Bank to achieve ecosystem regeneration and community development in three key locations: two municipalities in La Union and one city in Southern Negros.

The projects aims to integrate environmental education, community development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities into current regeneration efforts by working closely with local government units and communities.

At a glance

Location
La Union and Negros Oriental Philippines
Focus Areas
Conservation and RestorationCommunity Development
Funder
Security Bank
Partner organization
Oceanus Conservation
status
Active multi-year partnership
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Key Strategic Priorities

Restore & protect

Restore and protect mangrove ecosystems by rehabilitating unproductive fishponds.

Educate & inspire

Educate and inspire communities to protect, conserve and regenerate ecosystems through immersive learning, climate solutions workshops, and citizen science.

Enable livelihoods

Enable communities through community-led mangrove and wildlife ecotourism, fostering sustainable livelihoods and enterprises for a secure future.

Collective impact

As this project is ongoing, the figures below represent the impact we aim to achieve with and alongside the community.
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endemic and native mangrove seedlings planted across
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households benefiting from restored mangrove ecosystems
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Security Bank employees and volunteers engaged in restoration work on the ground
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primary stakeholders directly involved in the project across Aringay and Bais.
WATCH THE JOURNEY

See the journey unfold

Follow the project’s journey year by year, through the voices and experiences of the communities and partners bringing it to life.

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EXPLORE THE PROGRESS

Reports & Learning

Explore the project’s progress, learning and impact year by year, including what has been achieved and how the work continues to evolve.

This project is currently underway. Our partners are busy delivering work on the ground. Full reports will be shared here once the project is complete. In the meantime, for regular updates and stories from the ground.

Communities for Nature has been an invaluable partner in translating our sustainability commitments into meaningful action. They have a rare ability to bring together the right people, local knowledge, and trusted relationships in service of something larger than any one organization. Their collaborative approach and thoughtful stewardship have helped create lasting value—not only for communities, but for the landscapes and ecosystems we all depend on.

Nikki Lizares Security Bank

Partnering with Communities for Nature and Oceanus Conservation through Project MITHI has been a truly positive and meaningful experience. Their unwavering commitment to community-led and science-based conservation has been instrumental to our continued success. Our tripartite partnership model demonstrates the power of a shared purpose—bringing together diverse strengths to create lasting impact for both communities and the environment through trust, collaboration, and collective action.

Roby De Pili Security Bank

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Stories & Insights

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More Than a Day of Planting: The Many Seeds Sown in Luna

The first thing you notice is the mud. It clings to boots, coats hands, and slows every step as volunteers and community members carefully make their way across the mangrove…

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Growing Roots: Half a year of Growth, Partnership, and Community

As we move further into the year, we find ourselves reflecting not only on milestones, but on the relationships, communities, and shared commitments that continue to shape our work at…

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The Year We Made Space

Looking back on the year, what stands out most is not the volume of activity, but the clarity of purpose behind it. This has been a year of growth for…

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