Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
“Our dream is simple—to keep learning, growing, and giving back. We want our Ramadan food stall to thrive, to help more people, and to stand at the forefront of preserving traditional cuisine. If not us, then who?” — Laila, Chairperson
For these women farmers, not everything goes smoothly. There are days when heavy rain washes away freshly planted seeds. But from that, they learn: failure is the fertilizer for growing stronger. Their big dreams keep them moving forward—step by step,
“Waste is our reflection. If we ignore it, it becomes a disaster.But if we manage it, it becomes a blessing.”— Serumpun Asoka Waste Bank Community Turning Trash into Savings In a narrow alley called Asoka Street, in Sungai Garam Hilir
They hope their story will inspire women in Linggam Permai Village to pursue self-reliance. “We want more women to have the courage to try. You don’t need a large field—start with your own backyard,” said Natalia with conviction. A Garden
“We don’t need big assistance. Just simple facilities—so that waste doesn’t become a burden.”— Nurpunati, Serumpun Sejati Waste Bank, Singkawang. At a quiet corner of H. Basuni Street, in Bukit Batu Subdistrict, Singkawang, Nurpunati has been weaving an extraordinary story
After darkness comes light.”This timeless phrase, often echoed during Kartini Day on April 21st, embodies the enduring spirit of Raden Ajeng Kartini—a pioneer of women’s empowerment in Indonesia. Her legacy is not merely about equality, but also about the courage
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
These important initiatives are being driven by drones and novel forms of map making. The law legitimises village level spatial planning based on participatory mapping, leaving village governments better positioned at the negotiation table against state and private actors. What