A voice from Tread reminds us that big changes start from simple things. More than 90 participants from various organisations, communities and universities packed Gadamala on Sunday, 20 April 2025. They attended the ‘Suara dari TAPAK’ event, a collective campaign that voices the experiences of grassroots women in protecting customs and the environment. In addition, the event also ...
The implementation of the Term Benah is expected to not only contribute to the economic improvement of farmers, but also play a role in climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Agriculture and plantations are the main sectors of people's livelihoods in Jambi Province, with palm oil as the main commodity. Many people depend on oil palm plantations, both as independent farmers and ...
‘With the narrowing of accessible forests, they began to face challenges in obtaining food sources, difficulties in finding certain types of plants for herbal medicine, including obtaining non-timber forest products that can be sold to make a living.’ In the midst of the swift flow of changing times, the Suku Anak Dalam indigenous community, once known as a nomadic society, is now ...
As part of the efforts to empower Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) communities through the IPAF Cycle 6 programme, field facilitators facilitated the preparation and submission of the requirements for the Rombong Nurani Sungai Surian SAD Farmer Group to the Field Agricultural Extension Officer (PPL) of Pulau Lintang Village. This activity is the first step in supporting the SAD community to access various sustainable farming and agriculture programmes.
In Air Liki Baru Village, the community flows the harmony of nature and tradition into their daily lives. This village in Merangin Regency, Jambi Province, is not only a place to live, but also a source of local wisdom that they have nurtured for generations. Every morning, the sun shines on the forest and rice fields, while the Batang River ...
"Boys must be bald, and only given pigtails at the front. Girls did not. Nowadays, there are hardly any boys who don't follow this tradition". A haircut is not just a matter of style, it can be an identity. Across the world, haircuts have become an integral part of traditional rituals, celebrations, and markers of ...
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"The forest is now difficult, we can no longer depend on the forest. If you have land, you should try gardening now," he said. Suku Anak Dalam (SAD), one of the indigenous communities in Jambi Province, has lived for a long time relying on the forest as their source of livelihood. However, modernisation and massive forest encroachment for oil palm plantations and development programmes ...
"The shy woman has now dared to thrill all the participants in this large room. When we first met, her voice was so small that she didn't dare to meet our eyes." When it comes to Juliana, people will find many articles about her as the first woman from the Suku Anak Dalam Jambi community to study at university. Her story is told as a figure ...
In a warm meeting at BAPPEDA Bungo District, stakeholders gathered to discuss and evaluate the journey of the ESTUNGKARA programme for Suku Anak Dalam. From strategic discussions to meaningful field visits, the programme is not just a project, but a movement to empower indigenous communities. Pundi Sumatra in the ESTUNGKARA programme has made efforts to empower the community ...
