Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
A total of 42 Change Agents from 18 villages in Kayong Utara Regency participated in a capacity-building training organized by Perkumpulan Gemawan on August 10–11, 2026. The participating villages represent approximately 41 percent of the program’s target villages across four
Two farmer groups supported by Gemawan—Cahaya Mentari and HCC Berdikari—in Dusun Besar, Pulau Maya Subdistrict, Kayong Utara Regency, have agreed to continue agricultural activities immediately after the recent harvest. They are now targeting the management of one hectare of rice
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,
Legal recognition is not merely an administrative step — it serves as a gateway for organizations to grow, strengthen, and establish themselves as vital community resources. In line with this spirit, SETARA (Serikat Perempuan Kabupaten Kayong Utara), one of the
Medio, March 2021, Women’s Union of North Kayong Regency (SETARA), conducted a meeting and group discussion which resulted in a written attitude statement from the management board and members to make an agreement of agricultural land protection in order to
Out of 65 villages spread across Kapuas Hulu, North Kayong, Kubu Raya, Mempawah, Sambas, Sanggau and Sintang Regencies, there is at least one village that is included in the category of very underdeveloped village. Meanwhile, 19 of them are in
North Kayong Regency (KKU) is the first area in West Kalimantan to implement the Village Law. However, in the process of realizing this, human resources become an issue for the local government so that products of the Village Law such
Gemawan Association will hold a Seminar and Workshop entitled “Strong Villages, Prosperous Communities: A Reflection on 3-year Implementation of the Village Law in West Kalimantan”. The event attended by the representatives of the village governments and community groups from all
MAP VERIFICATION: The facilitator of Gemawan Mapping/GIS, Welly Arma (left) led the verification of Tanjung Satai village map, with the Village Head of Tanjung Satai, Turaidi (second from right), the District Officer Head of Gemawan in KKU, Agus Budiman (right),
MAP VERIFICATION: The participants of the spatial participatory mapping of Dusun Besar village verified their village map, Tuesday (22/06/2016). Inzet: Yusnardi, Head of Dusun Besar Village. Photo: Welly Arma/GEMAWAN. Maya Island, GEMAWAN. A typical meeting of “Kampung Meeting” became