ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The editors would like to thank the many individuals who took the time and effort to submit the chapters and case studies that have contributed to the rich diversity of experiences highlighted in this publication. The editors would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Amy Johnston and Hannah Ferguson, and other staff at Earthscan from Routledge for their guidance during the preparation of the publication. Nyhria, Blesilda, and Bessie would like to acknowledge the support of Dr Gil C.
Saguiguit, former director of The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture-Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO-SEARCA); Dr Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., chancellor of University of the Philippines Los Bacos (UPLB); and Dr Josilyn S. Solana, school division superintendent, The Department of Education Region 4-A for their methodical guidance of the School-Plus-Home Gardens Project and the ensuing conference International Conference on School Gardens: Leveraging the Multi-functionality of School Gardens , from which papers served as valuable in- puts to this publication.
Julian and Emily would like to acknowledge the contribution of Dr Annie Wesley of International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Canada; George Sycip; the Department of Education, especially undersecretary Alain Pascua, Dr Rizalino Rosales, Dr Maria C Dumlao, and the School Health Division of Bureau of Learner Support Services; George Aranas of the Department of Agriculture; Dr Mario V. Capanzana and Dr Imelda Agdepa of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute; and IIRR’s Food Security and Nutrition team. Danny and Nina would like to thank colleagues Bessie, Blesilda, Emily, Julian, and Nyhria for their friendship, creativity, and support.
The publication of this book was made possible through support from the Global Environment Facility, UN Environment, and the Food and Agriculture