"Re-Grow" Initiative Empowers Indigenous SAD Communities
After many talks with different groups, including Tumenggung, the leaders of Indigenous SAD communities, DEEP En-Gender turned plans into action with a program called "re-grow." This program was made to bring real help. As part of it, they visited three areas where SAD groups lived. During these visits, they planted fruit trees like avocado, mango, and matoa. The goal was to support the Indigenous SAD communities in caring for their environment and to help them get more food.
The importance of the "re-grow" program was more than just planting trees; it was a complete way to help the communities grow. The team made sure to include the SAD groups in every step of the planting process. They worked together, and the communities took an active part. This plan helped the program succeed and gave the Indigenous communities a feeling of ownership and strength.
We built partnerships with local leaders and a SAD teacher to work more closely with the SAD communities. We visited their living areas often and held regular learning sessions. During these sessions, we shared important information and worked to build strong trust with the communities. By combining helpful actions with regular education, we aimed to make a lasting difference in the lives of the Indigenous SAD communities.
Date: 12-14 January, 2024