[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Losing riverbanks as a food source also means losing knowledge of local plants, traditional foods, and how to cook healthily for our children. - Gotri, member of Wadulink Empowering change through environmental restoration In Sumengko Village, East Java, a group of dedicated women is leading the charge to restore their local riverbanks and protect their community from pollution. Their story is one of resilience, environmental advocacy, and a deep commitment to preserving traditional knowledge for future generations. “We monitor river and well water quality using citizen science

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]   The forest gives us everything—water, food, and a future. If we take care of it today, it will take care of us and the generations to come. – Anti, KTH Kepuh member Bringing the forest back to life In the remote village of Panglungan, East Java, a group of villagers is taking matters into their own hands to save their land. KTH Kepuh, a women-led agroforestry cooperative, has been restoring forests, protecting water sources, and creating sustainable livelihoods for over 20 years. It all started in 1999