Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
After darkness comes light.”This timeless phrase, often echoed during Kartini Day on April 21st, embodies the enduring spirit of Raden Ajeng Kartini—a pioneer of women’s empowerment in Indonesia. Her legacy is not merely about equality, but also about the courage
The North Coast Women’s Union (SERUMPUN) of Sambas Regency held a Halal Bihalal gathering facilitated by Gemawan on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Pantai Bahari Tourism Park in Jawai District, Sambas Regency. The event, themed “Nurturing Kinship through Halal
The Cahaya Mentari Women Farmers Group and the HCC Berdikari Farmers Group successfully carried out a rice harvest marked by strong cooperation and efficiency among their members. The activity was a collaborative effort between the Gemawan Association and the Department
Gemawan remains committed to strengthening local commodity farmers as part of its mission to promote community sustainability and economic independence. Currently, Gemawan is conducting a commodity assessment across six regencies and cities in West Kalimantan — Sambas, Singkawang, Mempawah, Sintang,
This Assessment and Analysis Report on Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla) is expected to serve as a reference for various stakeholders in preventing forest and land fires in West Kalimantan. Gemawan officially launched the report on the condition of forest
Gemawan organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Community-Based Initiatives for the Prevention and Management of Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla), with a special focus on peatland areas in West Kalimantan. The discussions, held on February 25–26, 2025, in Mempawah
The Serumpun Asoka Group of Singkawang officially inaugurated its Waste Bank Warehouse in Sungai Garam Hilir Village, North Singkawang District, Singkawang City, on February 24, 2025.This event marked an important step toward raising public awareness about sustainable waste management and
Masitah, a resilient woman from Keranji Hamlet, Tanjung Mekar Village, Sambas Regency, has dedicated her life to women’s empowerment and the preservation of local culture.She married Hasbian on May 20, 1990, and since then has balanced her roles as a
Efforts to address forest and land fires (karhutla) in West Kalimantan require joint commitment among the government, communities, and stakeholders.The growing climate crisis—which intensifies droughts and raises fire risks—combined with unsustainable land-clearing practices, demands a more integrated, community-based approach to
Amid the rapid tide of modernization, some ancestral traditions continue to endure. One of them is Paco’an, a communal savings tradition still practiced by the people of Sagu Village, Sambas Regency, passed down from generation to generation as a symbol