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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
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
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
Gemawan Association together with Co Impact held a Multi-Stakeholder Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on “Strengthening the Role of Women Farmers and Natural Resource Managers Through Shared Understanding and Multi-Stakeholder Synergy” at Hotel Pantura Jaya, Sambas Regency, Tuesday (19/5/2026). The event
Gemawan again held a Workshop on Dissemination of Research Results and Learning Module Practices on Young Women’s Leadership in Protecting Forests, the Environment, and Climate Resilience in West Kalimantan. This activity took place over two days at Madang Longhouse, Menua
Efforts to strengthen the capacity of young women in facing the climate crisis are continuously being intensified. One such effort is through a workshop organized by Gemawan titled “Young Women’s Leadership in Building Community Resilience to the Climate Crisis” on