Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
“We hope candied coconut can become a village’s signature product and increase household income,” said Maulisa, Head of the Creative Economy Division at Gemawan. From Raw Coconuts to High-Value Products To maximize local potential, Gemawan held a candied coconut–making workshop
The formation of the Women Farmers’ Commodity-Based Network marks not only a milestone in strengthening the local economy but also a powerful testament that women farmers can stand at the forefront of sustainable agriculture. Through collaboration, innovation, and systemic support,
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,
Legal recognition is not merely an administrative step — it serves as a gateway for organizations to grow, strengthen, and establish themselves as vital community resources. In line with this spirit, SETARA (Serikat Perempuan Kabupaten Kayong Utara), one of the
For almost a year now, Kelompok Delima, Kelompok Sumber Sejahtera and Kelompok Anggrekin Seponti District, Kayong Utara Regency, West Kalimantan Province, has been concerned about processing agricultural commodities derived from Jengkol fruit. With the Latin name Archidendron pauciflorum, this plant
Drinking coffee is a trend which is not affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The trend which has been existing for decades in the society of West Kalimantan, is not only be able to do at homes by the old generation,
Besides Liberika coffee, there are other types of coffee grown by the Podorukun community, which is robusta coffee. Yet, it is not as various as Liberika. Enchantment of Podorukun Liberika Coffee That night, the rain poured down quite heavily in
KALBAR SATU – Gemawan Institute as a local partner cooperated with YAPPIKA Actionaid to distribute information boards to 10 (ten) assisted primary schools (SD). Ten primary schools which received the information boards included SDN (Public Primary School) 29 of Sukaramai,
Sumber Cahaya Women’s Group is an assisted group by Gemawan West Kalimantan and it is conducting its first harvest of organic brown rice in Simpang Tiga Sembelangaan Village, Nanga Tayap District, Ketapang Regency. “This is the first time we can
The Women’s Consortium for livelihood sustainability of West Kalimantan (Kalbar) conducted a media briefing with the theme of strengthening the economic role of women in improving the welfare of families and village communities at the Hall of West Kalimantan Department