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The Women’s Union of Kayong Utara Regency (SETARA) organized a three-day Field School themed “Enhancing the Capacity of Women Farmers’ Groups” from June 24–26, 2025. The program, which brought together 90 participants from six villages across two subdistricts, aimed to
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,
The Cahaya Mentari Women Farmers Group and the HCC Berdikari Farmers Group successfully carried out a rice harvest marked by strong cooperation and efficiency among their members. The activity was a collaborative effort between the Gemawan Association and the Department
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,
Gemawan organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on Community-Based Initiatives for the Prevention and Management of Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla), with a special focus on peatland areas in West Kalimantan. The discussions, held on February 25–26, 2025, in Mempawah
“Leadership and community organizing are deeply intertwined with gender issues.Women in Sadaniang need to understand the concept of gender in order to strengthen their roles—both in their families and within their communities.” Revitalizing Indigenous Women’s Leadership In the Sadaniang Subdistrict
A series of initiatives on forest and land fire (karhutla) prevention and management took place over two days, from August 6–7, 2024, in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan. The training, organized by Gemawan for Masyarakat Peduli Api (MPA — Community Fire
According to Kardi, protecting the living space and livelihoods of marginalized communities, including indigenous peoples, is the key to environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, if an ecological disaster occurs, they are the most vulnerable group to be affected. “Those who live with
In village forest management, the Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) of Tanjung Satay runs group independence with the principle of mutual cooperation for the sustainability of the group. This is the same as being conveyed by the Head of Tanjung
Sawang Senghiang Village is located in Serawai District, Sintang Regency. The trip to this village is taken by land route from Sintang City. By using an ordinary motorbike, it takes a duration of 8 hours. Sawang Senghiang Village has natural