Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
MEMPAWAH – Women farmers play a vital role in the social and economic life of rural communities, particularly in managing natural resources and ensuring household food security. However, their contributions have not always been matched by equal opportunities to participate
MEMPAWAH – Efforts to improve farmers’ knowledge and skills in managing rice pests and diseases were carried out through a Rice Pest Management Training program held on October 30–31, 2026, in Peniti Dalam 1 and Peniti Dalam 2 villages, Mempawah
SAMBAS – How can young people truly understand village life, women’s leadership, and environmental challenges if they only learn about them in classrooms? Living alongside local communities and experiencing their daily realities can offer a deeper understanding of these issues.
PONTIANAK – A total of 55 young people participated in two batches of RE:MAKING SOCIETY: Social Innovators for Democracy, Human Rights & Environmental Justice, organized by Gemawan under the Indonesia Civil Society Forum (ICSF) Kalimantan initiative. Each batch consisted of
PONTIANAK – Rain has begun to fall, and the haze is gradually clearing across several parts of Kalimantan. However, the fading smoke does not mean the forest and land fire crisis has come to an end. The impacts on communities,
NORTH KAYONG – Gemawan distributed 7,000 liters of clean water to communities in two areas of North Kayong Regency, West Kalimantan, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Of this amount, 4,000 liters were delivered in collaboration with BOICE Indonesia to residents
Gemawan distributed drinking water to women’s groups and communities affected by drought and forest and land fires in Punggur Besar and Punggur Kecil villages, Sungai Kakap Subdistrict, Kubu Raya Regency. The distributions took place on Parit Sarim Road in Punggur
Several hotspots continue to emerge in Sekabuk Village, Sadaniang Subdistrict, Mempawah Regency. These conditions have highlighted the need for firefighting equipment that enables local communities to respond quickly to fires, particularly in areas located far from available water sources. In
Gemawan, in collaboration with BOICE Indonesia, distributed 8,000 liters of clean water to communities in Teluk Batang, North Kayong Regency, on September 21, 2026. The assistance was provided to Gemawan’s partner communities and nearby residents facing water shortages caused by
Gemawan, together with the Anti-Fire and Anti-Haze Volunteer Team, carried out a solidarity initiative by distributing masks to communities affected by haze from forest and land fires in Sukadana Subdistrict, North Kayong Regency, on Monday (September 21, 2026). The initiative