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 | 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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