Earth's Hope
These young women dedicate themselves to protecting the environment. Some are keeping a watchful eye over ecosystems, while others are mobilizing communities, educating the younger generation and defending the environment. In spite of their sometimes trying journey, these women have continued forward.
Tempo
April 28, 2020
DEEP in Ujang village’s forest in the Sekatak subdistrict, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan, Sri Tiawati is working to turn her dream into reality. Amid a difficult terrain, she is determined to raise the awareness of around 70 Dayak Punan Tribe children in the Semeriot community. Sri refuses to receive more reports of outsiders cutting down trees in the forest or taking over land owned by members of the Punan Tribe. “Those in the P
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