One of the activities in The Heartland Project series is film screenings in schools, which are part of the Kalimantan International Indigenous Film Festival event. Some environmental-theme videos were screened to the students. They were very enthusiastic to discuss about the films and the future of Kalimantan.
Melalui DAYAK CREATOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ini, pemuda adat dapat meningkatkan kreativitas, berinovasi dan bertransformasi dari seorang digital viewer menjadidigital creator, dan menciptakan konten yang dapat membantu mempersiapkan generasi mendatang untuk memahami pentingnya pengetahuan masyarakat adat bagi kesehatan bumi, dan menumbuhkan rasa bangga terhadap identitas mereka sebagai generasi muda masyarakat adat.
Flair and Behave's generous donation was instrumental in making this project a reality, allowing the youth to make a tangible impact on the environment and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. It serves as a shining example of how collaboration between businesses and local communities can lead to meaningful and lasting change for the betterment of our planet.
Join us for the Kalimantan International Indigenous Film Festival (KIIFF) 2023, a celebration of indigenous culture and identity through the power of films. Submit your film today and be a part of this global showcase of indigenous storytelling. 📣 New Deadline: May 31 202
Youth Act Kalimantan, a youth movement under Ranu Welum Foundation, in collaboration with KSR PMI UPR, undertook a momentous tree planting activity that was met with resounding success. Over the course of three consecutive days in April 2024, the dedicated volunteers planted a total of 1,100 trees in the degraded land of Central Kalimantan.
Through its tireless efforts in tree planting, forest mapping, and fire fighting, the foundation has successfully rehabilitated a vast area of 2,271 hectares, which were once ravaged by harmful practices and forest fires.
The numbers speak for themselves – 226 Indigenous women and girls from remote villages in South Barito have been transformed into communities leaders and advocates for environmental justice in their communities.
From the elusive pangolin to the magnificent sun bear, from the traditional herb plant Kancip Fatima Labisia pumila to the endangered pitcher plant Nephentes khasiana, these protected species are now removed from immediate harm as we were able to secure the forest.
This time, we distributed 216 nutritional packages consisted of milk, honey, vitamin, candy, green peas, eggs and snacks for children in Pilang village. We also gave 200 N95 masks for local firefighters in that village.
Sarasi, the coordinator of Katuyung Firefighter, highlighted the challenges faced by his team. Limited water supply and a shortage of water tankers were the main obstacles in firefighting efforts in peatland areas.
In this training, 14 women with diverse backgrounds have joined, many of whom lack prior experience or involvement in field activities. However, their spirit and courage have paved the way to challenge stereotypes about women in the firefighting profession.
Kalimantan International Indigenous Film Festival - KIFF proudly presents the powerful theme of “Empower. Embrace. Elevate: Honoring the Strength of Indigenous People.” We seek to highlight the films in which Indigenous stories are embraced, their rights are respected, and their voices are elevated.
Ranu Welum's Indigenous firefighters are ready to face the flames, but they can't do it alone. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a lasting impact. It's the key to ensure their success in preserving one of the world's most precious ecosystems. Together, we can make a difference and safeguard the future of Borneo's rainforest for generations to come.
Fires have been raging for the last three weeks in the Southern and Western part of Kalimantan. The air pollution in our city has reached the worst level yet.
To support The Heartland Project, we have built a place to store and nurse the seedlings called Polo Green House, named after our deceased rescued dog. There are over 3,000 seedlings stored in the green house every month to be planted through The Heartland Project.
Starting with calls for applications, seven young leaders were selected as fellows. The workshop was designed for indigenous youth ages 17-30, and it covers a variety of topics related to technology and indigenous community, including AI, technology for digital advocacy and social change, and technology for forest restoration and conservation.
Untuk merayakan hari jadi Ranu Welum Foundation yang ke-9, kami mengundang para pemuda pembawa gerakan perubahan untuk turut berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan Workshop Pemuda Adat & Teknologi!
"It is my first time stepping foot in a peatland ecosystem and also my first experience joining the tree planting movement. I'm happy to do a good thing to protect my forest", said Sasa, a junior high school student and also the youngest volunteer.
To find the most efficient and user-friendly organic insecticides, the Youth Act team conducted an experiment to extract peptides from natural substances in our greenhouse. Our goal is to provide organic pesticide training to female farmers in the Talekoi area, and this experiment is the first step toward that end.
"What a treasure," Ibu Devi said. With her help, and some children who were playing nearby the library, we organized the books per category in the selves. We divided the books in 2 shelves, one for the adult's books, and another one for the children's books.
