Posts tagged Kubu Raya
Planet Indonesia is Scaling Up: Phase 1 of the Darwin Initiative

Earlier this year we received the Darwin grant from the UK government to expand our Coastal Programs. We’re already seeing enthusiastic responses from the coastal communities who are working with us. For the project, we have partnered with Oceanwise to ensure scientific and objective measurement of the impact of our programs in the area. To take an in-depth look at what we’re doing here, read on.

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From Forest to Sea...

Planet Indonesia has pioneered new innovations in community-based conservation, and this program takes it even a step further. This project focuses in the coastal District of Kubu Raya in West Borneo. This district has the highest rate of illiteracy in Indonesia as the mosaic of rivers, canals, and oceans make it difficult for transportation and access to education. Planet Indonesia in 2017, partnered with another local organization, will provide literacy training (e.g. reading and writing) to the families of all fishermen that agree to join our program.

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