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...
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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