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 Judy He | Dec 21, 2022 | Impact stories
Ranu Welum Foundation’s Sekolah Adat Anri Arai Atei customary school was formed with the mission to revive Indigenous Dayak culture among the children in Talekoi village. Students from the Talekoi village in Kalimantan being taught traditional Dayak dance as part of...
by IEF-admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Impact stories
After a three year COVID-induced hiatus, Suku Mentawai (YPBM), together with the support of IEF, have worked intensively through September-October 2022 to complete the final edit of the first-ever Mentawai produced ethnobotany field guide, Siureman Purimanuaijat ka...
by IEF-admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Impact stories
Over nine years, the Suku Mentawai (YPBM) Foundation has been in operation. During which time they have endured countless challenges in their efforts to succeed – both externally and regrettably internally. IEF has continued to stand by in support as the Mentawai team...
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