Ranu Welum Wins UNDP’s 2025 Equator Prize for Indigenous-Led Environmental and Cultural Advocacy

Ranu Welum Wins UNDP’s 2025 Equator Prize for Indigenous-Led Environmental and Cultural Advocacy

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...
A struggle to keep the Dayak flame alive in Borneo

A struggle to keep the Dayak flame alive in Borneo

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...
The enormity of Ranu Welum’s work protecting the future of Kalimantan

The enormity of Ranu Welum’s work protecting the future of Kalimantan

by IEF-admin | Feb 8, 2024 | Impact stories

If you are yet to take note of the journey of our Kalimantan-based partner, Ranu Welum, please do so. The depth of work that this grassroot, female-led Dayak Foundation is carrying forward is quite remarkable. Ranu Welum gives us so much to be inspired by. Ranu Welum...
SAVE KALIMANTAN’S TALEKOI FOREST FROM BREAKING POINT

SAVE KALIMANTAN’S TALEKOI FOREST FROM BREAKING POINT

by IEF-admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Impact stories

The world’s tropical forests are home to a staggering number of plant and animal species. The island of Borneo/Kalimantan is believed to be home to thousands of species, many of which are endemic to the Borneo island. Situated in South Barito regency, Kalimantan (on...

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