Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the level of challenges of the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program during the school year 2023-2024 in Roxas City and Capiz Divisions. Data gathered from 270 survey participants and 30 in-depth interviewees underwent statistical analyses, including frequency counts, percentages, means, and Pearson r for quantitative data, as well as thematic analysis for qualitative insights. The research design employed a mixed-methods approach. Results showed that the overall level of challenges of financial support, community engagement and availability of facilities were all rated as challenging. This implies that the financial resources weren't efficiently managed, hindering collaboration for financial backing.

Keywords: challenges sustainable development initiatives

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2024.11448