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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
Gemawan distributed masks and vitamins to residents in 14 partner villages across Sambas Regency on Thursday (September 17, 2026). The assistance was delivered through members of the Serumpun Sambas group to help meet communities’ basic protective needs, particularly amid ongoing
Tackling forest and land fires requires not only firefighting equipment but also support for communities and volunteers on the front lines. In response, Masyarakat Siaga Asap (Masa) Kalimantan Barat–Gemawan, together with Radio Showcase and Books for Borneo through the Perjalanan
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