Updates and highlights of our work from May to August 2022.
Author: Dian Arthen (Dian Arthen)
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Establishing The First Solar-Powered Waste Management Facilities in Anambas Islands
As one of the remotest areas in Indonesia, the Anambas Islands doesn’t have reliable and equal access to electricity.
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Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on First Term of 2022
The first term of 2022 was filled with many changes, both in our programs and in our team. Here are the highlights of the first four months of 2022.
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Reportage: 2022 National Waste Awareness Day Event
The Riau Islands Province celebrated National Waste Awareness Day on Feb. 27 with a half-day event filled with fun activities and stalls showcasing upcycled and recycled products from waste.
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Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on Second Term of 2021
The highlights of the second term of 2021.
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Advocating For Sustainable Menstruation in Kiabu Village
In Kiabu, non-recyclable waste like used pads are incinerated, an environmentally unfriendly waste management practice that can affect the physical well-being of the community and lead to air, land and water pollutions.
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Notes from the Anambas: Reflecting on First Term of 2021
A busy first few months of 2021 marked the start of a new chapter for us here at the Foundation; in 2021, we are getting back to full speed to make up for the lost time due to the pandemic. What an exciting year for us as we have a line-up of new plans, strategies, activities and programs.
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This Telaga Farmer Has Been Growing Banana Trees. But Now, He’s Diversifying His Produce with Organic Crops
Zairul has been working as a traditional farmer in Telaga Village for 16 years. He is one of the few people in the village who choose this profession where the rest of community opt to become fishermen instead.
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A Teacher’s Tale: Art Teacher’s Journey as BAF Volunteer
In 2018 BAF volunteer Alanna Berman was visiting Bawah Reserve when she saw a presentation about the foundation, which at that time was newly established.