Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
“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
Masitah, a resilient woman from Keranji Hamlet, Tanjung Mekar Village, Sambas Regency, has dedicated her life to women’s empowerment and the preservation of local culture.She married Hasbian on May 20, 1990, and since then has balanced her roles as a
Efforts to address forest and land fires (karhutla) in West Kalimantan require joint commitment among the government, communities, and stakeholders.The growing climate crisis—which intensifies droughts and raises fire risks—combined with unsustainable land-clearing practices, demands a more integrated, community-based approach to
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
The deep ecology approach offers the view that flood mitigation cannot rely solely on technical solutions—it must also involve rebuilding harmony between humans and the ecosystems they inhabit. Without policies grounded in ecocentrism, flood mitigation will remain a temporary, reactionary
From a food security perspective, food crop agriculture carries deeper urgency because it directly concerns the basic needs of communities. While oil palm plantations may generate short-term economic gains, the long-term benefits of preserving food crop lands lie in ensuring
The agricultural sector in West Kalimantan, particularly the food crop subsector, faces significant challenges — not only from technical aspects such as land conversion and low productivity, but also from the condition of its primary actors: the farmers themselves. Data
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