In village forest management, the Village Forest Management Institution (LPHD) of Tanjung Satay runs group independence with the principle of mutual cooperation for the sustainability of the group. This is the same as being conveyed by the Head of Tanjung
Using Social Forestry Scheme as Forest Protection Way
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by Aseanty Pahlevi [Pontianak] on 31st January 2021 In the last two decades, there were 69 conflicts occurred between local communities and companies related to the development and management of oil palm plantations in West Kalimantan. Out of the 69 cases,
First Harvest of Organic Black Rice
The assisted women’s group by Gemawan Institute in Sagu Village, Galing District, Sambas Regency conducted the first harvest of black rice in Binawasa Hamlet, Sagu Village. Last Tuesday (26/1). The head of the Galing District, Usman, said that he really
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Modern science receives a new human challenge: finding the right vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. What must be understood, a vaccine functions to build immunity specifically against certain virus, unlike drugs that are designed to cure. Hence, there is a fundamental problem
Home-Based Business
After knowing some of the benefits that we can get by starting a business from home, or this home-based business, so the next option we can make is choosing the type of business that is suitable to run. ONCE I
Gemawan Forms Women’s Groups in 5 Villages in Kayong Utara
“Therefore, women’s groups are needed to be able to accommodate women’s activities. One of them is in Kayong Utara Regency, which is one of the work bases for Gemawan Institute assistance.” (Maulisa, Community Organizer, Gemawan) Gemawan Institute formed women’s groups
Assuring Protection of Women’s Rights through P-KS Bill Ratification
Arniyanti, Activist of Gemawan Reading Symbolic Violence According to Pierre Bourdieu, besides playing a role as a means of communication in understanding and conveying thoughts and feelings between humans, language has a latent role which is often not realized,
Simultaneous Local Elections: Strengthening Anti-Corruption Movement and Commitment
Corruption is a universal problem. However, in many countries around the world, corruption is mostly found at the local level, in local government. ” (Robert Klitgaard) The government, members of the House of Representatives and Election Administrators agreed to keep
TOXIC RIVER-The fight to reclaim water from oil palm plantations in Indonesia
As the world continues to battle a pandemic, access to clean water has become more important than ever -especially since one of the best ways to protect ourselves against Covid-19 is to regularly wash our hands with clean water. A