Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
This pocket guide grew out of a small plot of land in Binawarsa Hamlet that was once nearly abandoned but has now transformed into a thriving miniature forest filled with fruit trees, medicinal plants, and vegetables, all planted and nurtured
The book Green School from Pineapple Peels was born from a simple belief: meaningful change often begins with things that have long been considered small, insignificant, or even worthless. In Sungai Kakap, that seemingly insignificant thing is pineapple peel. Something
According to Fauss (1923), food is a multidimensional phenomenon. Understanding food solely through farming activities, a burning stove, or meals served at the dining table does not capture its full significance. Food, in this context, represents a community’s way of
Knowledge of textiles and the various techniques used to produce them has been passed down from generation to generation. Kalengkang embroidery emerged through cultural exchanges with foreign communities and is believed to have historical connections to India. Unlike conventional embroidery,
In Singkawang, many family recipes have been passed down through generations through the simple tradition of cooking together. Children learn to measure ingredients by observing their parents’ hands, carrying memories of familiar flavors into adulthood. From family kitchens, these dishes
The 7 articles in this book are practical stories of Misereor Partners from 3 islands in working with the community using various PLD instruments. The stories presented are very varied, including the initiatives developed, as well as expressions from the
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
An Anthology of SETARA: Stories of Women’s Resilience in The Blessed Land also serves as a reflection of the strength of movements based on local wisdom and community empowerment. Setara not only fights to improve economic well-being but also works
Laili trains women from different ethnic and religious groups to collaborate to improve family income and agricultural practices. As their collaborations succeed, women become recognized as community leaders, who then work across boundaries to protect natural resources, establish land rights,
Menapak Jejak di Luvang Horomaung documents the experiences of Gemawan’s engagement with the Dayak Uud Danum Tepe community in Sawang Senghiang Village, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan.This book complements Gemawan’s long-term facilitation efforts to help the people of Sawang Senghiang secure