The Southeast Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE) is a regional non-
government organization that promotes sustainable and resilient food systems through ecological
agriculture with emphasis on the conservation and development of agricultural biodiversity; and
advocates for policies that support, strengthen, and institutionalize community initiatives on sustainable and resilient food systems. It works in partnership with farming communities, local and national government units, civil society organizations, and academic and research institutions in Southeast Asia. It is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of six members who are responsible for setting institutional policies. The Executive Director sits in the board as an ex- officio member and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and implementation of programs and plans of action with the staff.