Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
In Binawarsa Hamlet, Sagu Village, Galing Subdistrict, Sambas Regency, a group of women who have rarely been involved in village public activities sat together to draw a map of their own village on paper: the river surrounding the hamlet, roads,
Tackling forest and land fires (Karhutla) in West Kalimantan requires preparedness and support from multiple stakeholders. As dry-season conditions increase the risk of fires across several areas, strengthening response capacity—including the availability of firefighting equipment and logistical supplies—has become increasingly
Forest and land fires (karhutla) occurring across several areas of West Kalimantan throughout 2026 have raised concerns among various stakeholders. The situation requires urgent attention and a rapid response to prevent further impacts on communities, the environment, public health, as
Twenty women from the Sri Kandi and Serai Wangi groups have begun preparations to establish the Tri Kembang Sejahtera Cooperative, a collective platform aimed at developing businesses and strengthening women’s economic empowerment in Tri Kembang Village, Galing District, Sambas Regency.
Women farmers in Sungai Rasau Village, Sungai Pinyuh District, Mempawah Regency, are strengthening their role in the village economy through an institutional transformation that they have collectively initiated and managed. A total of 29 women from the Gembur Bersama and
Efforts to protect coastal ecosystems and strengthen shoreline resilience continued through a mangrove planting initiative in Sungai Bakau Kecil Village, Mempawah Timur District, Mempawah Regency, on Sunday (August 9, 2026). A total of 391 mangrove seedlings were planted in an
A total of 42 Change Agents from 18 villages in Kayong Utara Regency participated in a capacity-building training organized by Perkumpulan Gemawan on August 10–11, 2026. The participating villages represent approximately 41 percent of the program’s target villages across four
A total of 30 commodity farmers assisted by Gemawan from 15 villages in Mempawah Regency participated in the “Business Model and Business Financial Management Training for Strengthening the Economy of the JARINGPEDAS Community in Mempawah Regency.” The participants came from
The Gemawan Association kicked off the first session of its Training of Trainers (ToT) for Change Agents today at Hotel Pantura in Sambas. The event brought together 25 participants from 11 villages: Matang Labong, Serindang, Sungai Kelambu, Sempalai Tebas, Semangau,
Here is the translation of the text into English: — **Climate change presents a real challenge for Kubu Raya Regency. As a region with diverse landscapes ranging from coastal mangrove areas to extensive peatlands, shifting seasonal patterns, floods, and droughts