Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
Amid the rapid tide of modernization, some ancestral traditions continue to endure. One of them is Paco’an, a communal savings tradition still practiced by the people of Sagu Village, Sambas Regency, passed down from generation to generation as a symbol
From October 1–3, 2024, Laili Khairnur of Gemawan traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in AsiaXChange 2024, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation.The event carried a significant theme: “Accelerating a Just Green Transformation in Asia: Taking a Systems Approach to Climate
Nurpunati serves as the Secretary General of Serumpun Singkawang and Chairperson of the Serumpun Sejati Waste Bank.In her daily life, she dedicates her time to sorting and collecting waste from designated bins placed across various locations. Her commitment extends beyond
Women Leading Climate Action | Gemawan showcased its fieldwork in empowering and strengthening the capacity of women’s groups and organizations—demonstrating and promoting the reality that women are leaders and frontliners in climate change adaptation, particularly in the agriculture and forestry
Laili trains women from different ethnic and religious groups to collaborate to improve family income and agricultural practices. As their collaborations succeed, women become recognized as community leaders, who then work across boundaries to protect natural resources, establish land rights,
Clothing retailers like Zara, Forever 21, and H&M make cheap and fashionable clothing to satisfy the needs of young consumers. Yet, fast fashion has a significant environmental impact. According to the UN Environment Programme, the industry is the second-biggest consumer of water
Fast fashion is a term used to describe cheap and low quality clothing that are rapidly produced and are cycled in and out the market quickly to meet new trends. People around the world have increasingly become more aware and
The future is not about something we get, but about something we strive for. The pillars of Gemawan’s fights – political sovereignty, economic independence, gender justice, ecological justice, and cultural character – require Gemawan movement to always be able to