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In Binawarsa Hamlet, Sagu Village, Galing Subdistrict, Sambas Regency, a group of women who have rarely been involved in village public activities sat together to draw a map of their own village on paper: the river surrounding the hamlet, roads,
Gemawan distributed masks and vitamins to residents in 14 partner villages across Sambas Regency on Thursday (September 17, 2026). The assistance was delivered through members of the Serumpun Sambas group to help meet communities’ basic protective needs, particularly amid ongoing
Twenty women from the Sri Kandi and Serai Wangi groups have begun preparations to establish the Tri Kembang Sejahtera Cooperative, a collective platform aimed at developing businesses and strengthening women’s economic empowerment in Tri Kembang Village, Galing District, Sambas Regency.
The Gemawan Association kicked off the first session of its Training of Trainers (ToT) for Change Agents today at Hotel Pantura in Sambas. The event brought together 25 participants from 11 villages: Matang Labong, Serindang, Sungai Kelambu, Sempalai Tebas, Semangau,
Concrete steps toward the economic empowerment of women have once again been realized in the Galing District area, Sambas Regency. Held at the Sagang Hamlet Village Polindes (village birthing post) on Tuesday, June 8, 2026, a meeting was conducted to
Gemawan Association together with Co Impact held a Multi-Stakeholder Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on “Strengthening the Role of Women Farmers and Natural Resource Managers Through Shared Understanding and Multi-Stakeholder Synergy” at Hotel Pantura Jaya, Sambas Regency, Tuesday (19/5/2026). The event
Bananas have long been an integral part of daily life in Matang Segarau Village, Tekarang Sub-district, Sambas Regency. Nearly every corner of the village is home to thriving banana plants that yield abundant harvests. Yet behind this abundance lies a
This abundance inspired a group of rural women to create a simple yet impactful innovation: transforming bananas into banana flour, an alternative food ingredient and a high-value local product. Bananas: Sambas’ Abundant Leading Commodity Banana plants are among the most
The process of making banana peel crackers in Matang Segarau continues to uphold traditional methods rooted in cooperation and communal values. The activity usually begins early in the morning, as women gather in a modest production house filled with the
“The goal of this commodity farmers’ network is to serve as a platform for 50 commodity-based farmers from 21 villages across 9 subdistricts to connect and collaborate with various stakeholders — from village and district governments to the private sector.”—