Far from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city lies Ketapang, a region in West Kalimantan, Borneo, known for its abundant fishery products and fertile farmland. However, the agricultural sector in Tanjung Baik Budi Village is currently facing a…
In collaboration with the Global Landscape Forum (GLF), Pongo Ranger Community has launched the Pongo-dopsi program, aimed at supporting mangrove restoration in Ketapang, Indonesia. Engaging local youth as initiators and partnering with various stakeholders, this initiative emphasizes the importance of…
Indonesia, a captivating archipelagic nation boasting over 17,000 islands, holds immense untapped marine economic potential waiting to be harnessed. In the province of West Kalimantan, a stunning 1,398 km2 coastline encircles the region, presenting immense potential for growth and development.…
Dulu waktu masih kuliah, tertarik sekali sama isu pelestarian satwa liar, khususnya orangutan. Puji Tuhan dapat kesempatan berkontribusi untuk pelestarian orangutan di Kalimantan tahun 2014 sampai sekarang. Maria Herin Maria Herin atau akrab dipanggil Maria berasal dari Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)…
Orang-orang mungkin mengenalnya dari berbagai kegiatan, ia aktif bersama Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dengan aktivitas riset dan magangnya selama masa kuliah. Selain itu, ia juga sering diasosiasikan dengan Pongo Ranger Community (PRC) karena kepemimpinannya. Namanya Hanna Adelia Runtu, akrab dipanggil Hanna.…
Mita Anggraini atau Mita, panggilan akrabnya, berhasil lolos untuk mengikuti program Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) yang diselenggarakan oleh Pemerintah Amerika Serikat pada spring 2023 lalu di Hawaii. Ia bercerita mengenai proses pendaftaran hingga poin belajar apa yang ia…
Erina Ariparno adalah salah satu tim Pongo Ranger Community (PRC) yang saat ini dipercaya sebagai Grant Manager. Ia telah bergabung dengan PRC sejak 2017. Saat ini, ia sedang berkuliah di Universitas Sanata Dharma, jurusan farmasi semester 6. Di tengah kesibukan…
Located on the island of Borneo, Ketapang is one of the largest regencies in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province. With an area of 31,588 sq km, it has various ecosystems, including peatlands, rainforests and even coastal areas populated bycharismatic animals such…
I grew up in a city with unique ecosystems, from abundant peatland forests to beautiful coastal areas: Ketapang regency in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. However, it was only in 2015 that I realized how little I knew about the nature around…