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This abundance inspired a group of rural women to create a simple yet impactful innovation: transforming bananas into banana flour, an alternative food ingredient and a high-value local product. Bananas: Sambas’ Abundant Leading Commodity Banana plants are among the most
The process of making banana peel crackers in Matang Segarau continues to uphold traditional methods rooted in cooperation and communal values. The activity usually begins early in the morning, as women gather in a modest production house filled with the
As part of efforts to strengthen the economic capacity of women in rural areas, Lembaga Gemawan organized a Digital Marketing Training program supported by Dana Nusantara (Danus) at Seponti Jaya Village Hall on October 31, 2025. The program included the
West Kalimantan is known for its abundant natural wealth—from tropical forests to fertile agricultural lands that sustain the livelihoods of its people. Yet behind this immense potential lies a stark reality: the agricultural sector, particularly food crops, faces serious challenges.Farmers,
Women’s leadership is rooted not in structures of power and domination, but in a shared awareness that the preservation of nature is the preservation of life itself. Roots of Change from the Ground Up Amid growing social uncertainty and ecological
West Kalimantan Food Security | Food security is not merely about how much rice can be produced, but about maintaining the balance between humans and nature. Uncontrolled population growth creates tremendous pressure on land and water resources. Conversely, development policies
The condition of Mempawah’s mangroves reveals a tale of two realities: on one hand, grassroots conservation efforts have revived optimism; on the other, relentless development continues to erode what remains of this vital ecosystem. The mangrove forests of Mempawah stretch
This workshop marked a shared cross-sector commitment to tangible collaboration in realizing social-ecological resilience and collective well-being in the City of Pontianak. To accelerate the realization of a sustainable and inclusive Pontianak, Gemawan, together with Humanis, in collaboration with the
Coldplay has long been known as a band that cares deeply about environmental issues. Their song lyrics often touch on climate change, and through their digital campaigns they add a layer of public education and awareness. Environmental problems such as
The Persada (Perempuan Desa Berdaya) program — meaning Empowered Rural Women — is an initiative by Gemawan to strengthen women’s roles in natural resource management through environmentally friendly farming and social forestry schemes.In collaboration with Sangga Utama Alam Raya, this