Tutur Cerita Lestari: Building Restorative Economy through Value Chain Collaboration
Tumpek Wariga is a crucial ceremony for many farmers and the Balinese community to maintain the balance between humans and plants to provide raw materials for food and their income. Seeing its importance, the Earth-Centered Coalition (Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi in Bahasa/KEM) organized the Tumpek Wariga Festival on 2-4th February, with the theme "Forest in Harmony," a collaborative celebration involving multiple parties in the agroforestry supply chain in Bali. Through this activity, it is hoped that it can increase public awareness to preserve local wisdom that is in harmony with nature, in line with efforts to maintain economic resilience.
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Jamu: Unveiling an Indonesian Herbal Heritage for Holistic Well-being
Nusantara, a vast expanse of thousands of islands, cradles a multitude of traditional wisdom. Within the lively and varied archipelago of Indonesia, a tapestry of 360 ethnic groups unfolds, each navigating life with distinct approaches to livelihood. At its core, the ancestors of this diverse land ingeniously discovered and crafted unique paths to meet their fundamental needs: sandang (clothing), pangan (food), papan (shelter), and the essence of their sadar (well-being).
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Celebrating A Decade of Impact: YSEALI Summit 2023
The YSEALI Summit 2023 commemorated a decade of impactful contributions by the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) in addressing shared challenges in Southeast Asia and the United States. At the event, changemakers shared their best practices in community engagement and development, while success stories from ASEAN-U.S. engagement were highlighted. The summit emphasized inclusivity, uniting young leaders dedicated to building a resilient, prosperous, and secure Southeast Asia, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all.
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Women’s Youthpreneur: Sustainable Investments for a Sustainable Economic Resilience
In the vibrant archipelago of Indonesia, the seeds of economic resilience are sown in the fertile ground of youth entrepreneurship. Defined as the active engagement of young individuals in creating and managing businesses, youth entrepreneurship is a beacon of innovation and progress. Let’s take a look at the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, focusing on the crucial role women play in fostering economic resilience. The demographic bonus of Indonesia, coupled with the energetic involvement of its youth, creates a unique canvas upon which the story of Women’s Youthpreneurship unfolds.
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