Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
“The goal of this commodity farmers’ network is to serve as a platform for 50 commodity-based farmers from 21 villages across 9 subdistricts to connect and collaborate with various stakeholders — from village and district governments to the private sector.”—
Women farmers in Sambas Regency are now charting their own land coordinates using digital technology. Through a week-long participatory mapping program organized by Gemawan, villagers not only learned how to use the Google Earth application, but also began building new
In an effort to strengthen community participation in local commodity-based economic movements, farmers from 11 villages in Mempawah Regency have agreed to establish the Commodity Farmers Network (Jaring PEDAS). The agreement was reached at the conclusion of a workshop organized
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