Self-Sufficient and Independent Society
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
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
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
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
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