Daily Archives: March 14, 2017

GPOCP Collaborates to Fight Fires

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By Edi Rahman, GPOCP Animal and Habitat Protection Manager Forest fires are often a problem the Indonesian people are faced with every year, especially during the dry season. In 2015, Indonesia was literally on fire. Unfortunately, West Kalimantan and the Gunung Palung landscape were not spared from this destruction. Fires were often visible in the […]

With a Little Love and Support, Our Artisans Enjoy Success

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By Wendy Tamariska, GPOCP Sustainable Livelihoods Manager  Finding steady work and earning enough income to support a family has been a very real challenge for many of the communities living around Gunung Palung. Most adults are undereducated and there are very few employment options for them in their small villages. Oftentimes, these communities depend on […]