Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
“We hope candied coconut can become a village’s signature product and increase household income,” said Maulisa, Head of the Creative Economy Division at Gemawan. From Raw Coconuts to High-Value Products To maximize local potential, Gemawan held a candied coconut–making workshop
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 North Coast Women’s Union (SERUMPUN) of Sambas Regency held a Halal Bihalal gathering facilitated by Gemawan on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Pantai Bahari Tourism Park in Jawai District, Sambas Regency. The event, themed “Nurturing Kinship through Halal
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
The Serumpun Asoka Group of Singkawang officially inaugurated its Waste Bank Warehouse in Sungai Garam Hilir Village, North Singkawang District, Singkawang City, on February 24, 2025.This event marked an important step toward raising public awareness about sustainable waste management and
“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
Gemawan, in collaboration with HARAPA and Kitabisa, organized an educational assistance program titled “Tunas Scholarship for Future Guardians of the Earth: Together for Nature” on Sunday (November 3, 2024). The program provided support to ten students from four sub-districts in
“We want to envision a New Kalimantan — a living system that connects all elements and strengthens women farmers and food defenders throughout the island,” Gemawan held a workshop titled “Designing Strategies to Build Ecosystem Builders for Systemic Change on