by IEF-admin | Oct 18, 2025 | Impact stories
At the heart of the Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is a passionate, volunteer-driven team. Each of us contributes our time, energy, and skills outside of our day jobs because we believe in the power of collective action and community. Our volunteer Board and...
by IEF-admin | Oct 9, 2025 | Impact stories
We are proud to announce the release of our latest Annual Report, showcasing another impactful year dedicated to supporting Indigenous-led cultural & ecological education opportunities for communities in the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s report reflects...
by IEF-admin | Sep 29, 2025 | Impact stories
We’re excited to share and celebrate a meaningful new partnership between the Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) and the LPDP University of Melbourne Association (LUnA) — a vibrant student association representing over 800 Indonesian graduate and postgraduate...
by IEF-admin | Sep 9, 2025 | Impact stories
Last month, we were excited to be back in Mentawai, reconnecting with our long-standing partner, Suku Mentawai, and celebrating a major milestone: the official launch of the Rereiket-to-English translation of Sirureman Purimanuajiat ka Simattaoi—Mentawai’s first...
by IEF-admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Impact stories
We’re excited to share that Mentawai: Soul of the Forest – an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Joo Peter – is now available to stream. Joo is a long-term supporter of Suku Mentawai (SM) / IEF and worked closely with the SM team to produce this...
by IEF-admin | Aug 22, 2025 | Impact stories
We are delighted to share incredible news from our Kalimantan partner, Ranu Welum, who has been awarded the prestigious Equator Prize 2025 granted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Equator Prize is an internationally recognised award celebrating...
by IEF-admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Impact stories
From a can of beer on the ground at a music festival in Australia, to one of the few remaining Sikerei in Mentawai, eating Sago in their Uma. A global economy intertwines those who’ve never met, in a hidden cause and effect. Plastic and aluminium Single Use Containers...
by IEF-admin | May 17, 2025 | Impact stories
In the heart of the Mentawai Islands, off the west coast of Sumatra, a long-held dream is beginning to take physical shape. After more than 15 years of dedicated grassroots work, the Suku Mentawai team has reached a powerful milestone: the realisation of a permanent...
by IEF-admin | May 12, 2025 | Impact stories
Reposting an article published by our Kalimantan partner, Ranu Welum: Fire is a key element of Dayak culture. Can it survive an Indonesian ban? As the Indigenous Dayak peoples of Borneo, storytelling is a core pillar of our way of life. Ibu Mardiana is a village elder...
by IEF-admin | Sep 14, 2024 | Impact stories
In exciting news, our Indonesian-based partner organisations have shared in a powerful experience together. Participating in Ranu Welum’s Kalimantan Indigenous Film Festival (KIIFF), Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM) were awarded the Special Jury Award for...
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