Impact stories

$2000 draw and fundraising event

We’re pleased to announce that Globalquest has selected the Suku Mentawai program as their support project for the first quarter of 2016 (yes, right now!) and will be donating $2 for every $1 raised, which is a rather generous action. In support of this we’re hosting a celebratory social event...

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Developing Suku Mentawai curriculum

Developing Suku Mentawai curriculum

There's a new article posted up on the Suku Mentawai websites (both English and Indonesian versions) talking about their fieldwork gathering research for the inidgenous education program's curriculum. Interesting stuff. Here is a video previewing some the research activities they've been...

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Aboriginal community fighting for justice

Aboriginal community fighting for justice

Large protests have been held around Australia in response to the State and Federal government’s decision to cut funding supplying water, electricity, and other basic needs – including jobs, to up to 274 remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. These cuts are to be enforced from July...

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Social Impact Documentary Film

To help maximise our impact within Mentawai, Indonesia and beyond, we're working in partnership with Suku Mentawai supporting the production of a feature-length documentary film called As Worlds Divide. The film, directed by Rob Henry who has been researching, documenting, and working together...

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Suku Mentawai program update

Suku Mentawai program update

The Suku Mentawai team have been busy in Mentawai meeting with various groups, community officials, local government, partners, and also locating a practical space for the new office. It has been a very productive and positive few months. The outcomes of these activities, along with photos and...

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and Declaration on the Rights
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