Impact stories
Honouring Tradition and Empowering Youth: IEF Supports Sinuruk Mattaoi’s Cultural Initiative
Aligned with IEF’s mission to strengthen Indigenous-led knowledge systems, this new collaboration with Sinuruk Mattaoi highlights the power of youth leadership and cultural revitalisation in Mentawai.
From Containers to Community: A Collective Effort for Indigenous Education
One of the most powerful examples of this spirit in action comes from a community of Melbourne-based venues that have been generously donating their single-use containers to IEF through the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). What started as a small act of generosity has grown into a…
IEF Presents our Latest Annual Report
One of the things we’re most proud to share is our financial stewardship: 97% of all income went directly to our partner organisations, ensuring that nearly every dollar we received helped support on-the-ground initiatives that directly benefit Indigenous learners, educators, and communities. The remaining 3%…
Students for Sustainability: LUnA Volunteers Making Global Impact Through IEF
This collaboration has already had a twofold impact: not only have LUnA students contributed to reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable future at large public events, but the volunteer funding raised has also helped support our Indigenous-led education partners in Indonesia…
Language, Land, Legacy: How a Field Guide is Preserving Mentawai Knowledge
Discover how an English-language field guide is helping preserve Mentawai plant knowledge, culture, and language for future generations.
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