by IEF-admin | Mar 29, 2026 | Impact stories
When we shared an update with you in 2025 that land had been secured and the first foundations were going in for the Mentawai Cultural Arts and Education Centre, this was a huge step – for the Suku Mentawai community, and for everyone who helped make it...
by IEF-admin | Sep 9, 2025 | Impact stories
Last month, we were excited to be back in Mentawai, reconnecting with our long-standing partner, Suku Mentawai, and celebrating a major milestone: the official launch of the Rereiket-to-English translation of Sirureman Purimanuajiat ka Simattaoi—Mentawai’s first...
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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