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NORTH KAYONG – Gemawan distributed 7,000 liters of clean water to communities in two areas of North Kayong Regency, West Kalimantan, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Of this amount, 4,000 liters were delivered in collaboration with BOICE Indonesia to residents
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
PONTIANAK – A prolonged drought has made it increasingly difficult for residents of Pontianak and surrounding areas to access clean water for their daily needs. Communities around Ujung Pandang, Pontianak, have also been affected, with residents struggling to obtain sufficient
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
NANGA PINOH – Gemawan is working to strengthen the role of women farmers through multi-stakeholder collaboration in Melawi Regency, West Kalimantan. The initiative was discussed during a Multi-Stakeholder Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Strengthening Women Farmers Through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in