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 | Sep 7, 2024 | Impact stories
The Mentawai mythology publications being read by a young Mentawai man. Photo: Suku Mentawai This article was written by our Mentawai partner – Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM). In 2019, Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM) embarked on a very...
by IEF-admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Impact stories
Indigenous education and cultural preservation are crucial endeavours in safeguarding the heritage and identities of indigenous communities worldwide. A heartening initiative in this regard is the close partnership between the Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) and...
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